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CIFAS - the UK's Fraud Prevention Service, in collaboration with a number of private and public sector bodies has released a report entitled The Anonymous Attacker today at the beginning of National Identity Fraud Prevention Week. The Anonymous Attacker combines research, statistics, maps, prevention tips, case studies, and opinion pieces on how consumers and businesses are affected by the twin threats of identity fraud and account takeover fraud.
Statistics prove the worrying scale of fraud in the UK today
In times of economic trouble, the worrying news is that identity fraud (the use of a stolen or false identity to obtain goods or services by deception) and account takeover (when a third party hijacks a victim's existing accounts) are increasing at a shocking rate.
Key findings outlined in the report include:
Other key content
The Anonymous Attacker also features key content which explains the scale of identity fraud and account takeover fraud, together with key preventative measures, such as:
Comment from CIFAS
CIFAS Chief Executive Peter Hurst notes: "Fraud is an insidious crime. Not only does it affect consumers and businesses financially, but its impact in terms of reputation, trust and time are unquantifiable. In partnership with other industry participants, this report lays bare the facts. It is only through such collaboration that the continued fight against fraud can be won. Not only is fraud prevention a shared responsibility but it must also become a shared duty across both private and public sectors."