Identity Theft
We've curated 71 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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41% of IT, cybersecurity, risk, and fraud leaders reported that their company has hired and onboarded a fraudulent candidate.
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.
40% of IT, cybersecurity, risk, and fraud leaders believe their current defenses against AI-driven identity attacks are definitely adequate.
45% of IT, cybersecurity, risk, and fraud leaders reported that deepfake or impersonation attacks are frequent occurrences in their organizations.
52% of IT, cybersecurity, risk, and fraud leaders are definitely rethinking identity and access management strategies to address AI-driven identity threats.
44.7% of Americans delete or abandon mobile apps over concerns about identity theft.
The top third-party fraud schemes included identity theft (28%), account takeover (19%), and card testing (17%).
5% of identity theft victims reported experiencing suicidal feelings following their incident in 2025.
19.6 percent of self-identified victims in the general population reported losses under $500 in 2025.
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.
25 percent of general consumers reported seriously considering self-harm as a way of dealing with identity theft, fraud, or scams 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.
36.9 percent of self-identified victims in the general population reported losses exceeding $10,000 in 2025.
4 percent of individuals who self-identified as victims responded to an online survey in August 2025.
More than 10 percent of ITRC victims reported losses of at least $1 million in 2025.
1,033 general consumers completed a survey regarding identity crimes.