23% of adults under 45 report experiencing tax-related identity theft, compared with 4–5% of adults aged 55 and older.
23% of adults under 45 report experiencing tax-related identity theft, compared with 4–5% of adults aged 55 and older. — This cybersecurity statistic was published by McAfee in May 2026. It covers topics including Identity Theft, Tax Fraud, Consumer, US, Tax-Related Identity Theft. The original data appears in Tax Scams Hit Nearly 1 in 4 Adults. Spot the Red Flags . For the full methodology and detailed findings, refer to the original report.
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23% of adults under 45 report experiencing tax-related identity theft, compared with 4–5% of adults aged 55 and older. This data was published by McAfee and covers Identity Theft, Tax Fraud, Consumer, US, Tax-Related Identity Theft.
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This statistic comes from Tax Scams Hit Nearly 1 in 4 Adults. Spot the Red Flags , published by McAfee on May 27, 2026. You can view the original report at https://www.mcafee.com/blogs/security-news/tax-season-scams-2026-red-flags-irs-impersonation/.
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This statistic relates to Identity Theft, Tax Fraud, Consumer, US, Tax-Related Identity Theft. Browse more statistics on Identity Theft or from McAfee.