Identity Theft
We've curated 54 cybersecurity statistics about Identity Theft to help you understand how personal information is being exploited, from credit card fraud to social security scams, and how protective measures are evolving in 2025.
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The Identity Theft Resource Center tracks 3,322 data compromises in 2025 (2025)
48% of UK consumers express concern about the risk of fraud or identity theft related to AI in banking.
45% of IT, cybersecurity, risk, and fraud leaders reported that deepfake or impersonation attacks are frequent occurrences in their organizations.
40% of IT, cybersecurity, risk, and fraud leaders believe their current defenses against AI-driven identity attacks are definitely adequate.
52% of IT, cybersecurity, risk, and fraud leaders are definitely rethinking identity and access management strategies to address AI-driven identity threats.
88% of organizations encounter deepfake or impersonation attacks at least occasionally.
More than 80% of IT, cybersecurity, risk, and fraud leaders rely on phone and video to confirm identities.
41% of IT, cybersecurity, risk, and fraud leaders reported that their company has hired and onboarded a fraudulent candidate.
Only 28% of IT, cybersecurity, risk, and fraud leaders consider deepfake-resistant verification tools a priority for identity and access management modernization.
The top third-party fraud schemes included identity theft (28%), account takeover (19%), and card testing (17%).
44.7% of Americans delete or abandon mobile apps over concerns about identity theft.
5% of identity theft victims reported experiencing suicidal feelings following their incident in 2025.
15.2 percent of ITRC victims reported being victimized four or more times in 2025.
25 percent of general consumers reported seriously considering self-harm as a way of dealing with identity theft, fraud, or scams in 2025.
14.4 percent of ITRC victims reported seriously considering self-harm as a way of dealing with identity theft, fraud, or scams in 2025, which is a more than two percentage point increase from 2024.
From August 2024 to July 2025, the ITRC responded to requests for direct assistance from 4,122 individuals seeking help with identity theft, fraud, and scams.
More than 20 percent of ITRC victims reported losses exceeding $100,000 in 2025.
24.6 percent of general population victims reported being victimized three times within the past year in 2025.
31.5 percent of general population victims reported being victimized twice within the past year in 2025.
67.8 percent of self-identified victims reported seriously considering self-harm as a way of dealing with identity theft, fraud, or scams in 2025.