Abstract
Overview
The Javelin 2007 Identity Fraud Survey Report provides a detailed,
comprehensive analysis of identity fraud in the United States, in order to
help consumers and businesses better understand the effectiveness of methods
used for its prevention, detection and resolution. This report is issued as a
longitudinal update to the Javelin 2006 Identity Fraud Survey Report, the
Javelin 2005 Identity Fraud Survey Report and the Federal Trade Commission' s
(FTC) 2003 Identity Theft Survey Report
Primary Questions
- What primary causes of data exposure and fraud must industry executives
most focus on for 2007?
- How prevalent is identity fraud and how are rates changing over time?
- What changes are occurring in the methods of identity fraud?
- What are the average costs associated with identity fraud?
- What specific habits are associated with higher and lower rates of
identity fraud?
- How are certain key demographic groups affected by identity fraud?
- What security practices lead to more effective Prevention, Detection and
Resolution™?
- How can providers partner with account holders in these areas?
- What channels do criminals use most and how has this changed in 2007?
- How are consumer behaviors changing in the face of current identity fraud
threats?
- Who is the identity fraud operator?
- What methods are criminals using to gain access to private information?
- How often are consumers affected by data breaches?
- Once someone becomes a victim, what services are necessary and how do
their attitudes and behaviors change?
- What products, services or educational messages must providers offer their
customers to increase public safety and confidence?