2009 Identity Theft Statistics
SpendOnLife.com provides a brief overview and description of each type of identity theft, based on Federal Trade Commission complaint data. The web site says ID theft can happen to anyone, and it can come in all shapes and sizes. For example, your credit card digits could be stolen and used to make online purchases; a thief could impersonate you to open up a loan in your name; a felon could commit a crime and pretend to be you when caught; or someone could use your personal information to apply for a job.
