Account-problems scams are the highest-volume scam type, with 74% of victims sharing high-value personally identifiable information (PII).
Account-problems scams are the highest-volume scam type, with 74% of victims sharing high-value personally identifiable information (PII). — This cybersecurity statistic was published by Identity Theft Resource Center in June 2026. It covers topics including Scams, Personal Data, Consumer. The original data appears in ITRC 2026 Trends in Identity Report. For the full methodology and detailed findings, refer to the original report.
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Account-problems scams are the highest-volume scam type, with 74% of victims sharing high-value personally identifiable information (PII). This data was published by Identity Theft Resource Center and covers Scams, Personal Data, Consumer.
Where does this data come from?
This statistic comes from ITRC 2026 Trends in Identity Report, published by Identity Theft Resource Center on June 15, 2026. You can view the original report at https://www.idtheftcenter.org/publication/itrc-2026-trends-in-identity-report/.
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This statistic relates to Scams, Personal Data, Consumer. Browse more statistics on Scams or from Identity Theft Resource Center.