ID THEFT PROTECT - Identity Theft and Identity Fraud Statistics

Card-not-present (CNP) is the UK’s most popular form of identity fraud. (2005 – Cardwatch)

77% of household waste contains at least one item which could assist fraudsters in identity theft. (2005 – MEL Research)

20 million UK households are increasing their risks of fraud by failing to take precautions against identity theft. (2004 - MEL Research)

18 million UK households regularly throw away (without shredding) sensitive financial documents. (2005 - MEL Research)

The introduction of Chip and Pin is set to intensify the problem as fraudsters exploit new opportunities. (2005 - CIFAS)

Note: Statistics are in ascending month order.

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