In a recent report by FICO on Fraud, Identity, and Digital Banking, it was revealed that nearly two million Brits may have fallen victim to identity theft last year. The analytics firm found that 4.3% of respondents experienced fraudsters using their identity to open financial accounts. This percentage, when extrapolated to the adult UK population, equates to approximately 1.9 million people. While this marks a decrease from 2022 when 7.7% reported such incidents, there’s a concern that the actual numbers could be higher.
According to Sarah Rutherford, senior director of fraud marketing at FICO, the data only represents those who are aware of their stolen identity being used for financial fraud. Many individuals might not immediately discover such fraudulent activities, and perpetrators often exploit stolen identities multiple times, amplifying the overall impact.
The report identifies this type of fraud as the most worrisome financial crime for UK citizens, with 30% expressing concern. Following closely are fears of credit card theft and bank account takeovers by fraudsters, at 24% and 20%, respectively.
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