Rising consumer harm from identity fraud and scams in the 2025 ITRC survey
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A 2025 consumer survey found identity fraud and scams are worsening mental-health harm and financial damage across general consumers, signaling a broader victim-impact trend. The share of people who seriously considered self-harm after an identity crime rose to 25%, while it reached 68% among self-identified victims. Social media account takeover was the most common identity crime at 35%, showing how account abuse and repeat victimization are compounding harm.
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28.10.2025 14:45 1 articles · 7mo ago
ITRC survey links identity crime to severe consumer harm
Initial DisclosureITRC's 2025 Consumer Impact Report surveyed 1033 general consumers and a sample of self-identifying victims, finding that 25% of consumers seriously considered self-harm after an identity crime, rising to 68% among self-identified victims and 14% among victims who contacted ITRC. The survey also found repeat victimization was common, with 32% reporting two compromises and 25% three compromises in the past year, while over 20% reported losses above $100,000, over 10% reported losses of at least $1m, and social media account takeover was the most common identity crime at 35%.
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- A Quarter of Scam Victims Have Considered Self-Harm — www.infosecurity-magazine.com — 28.10.2025 14:45