Most identity theft crimes are not carried out online, and more than 60 percent of identity thieves are under the age of 34 (with two-thirds being male), according to a new study funded by the U.S. Department of Justice and conducted by the Center for Identity Management and Information Protection. The findings also show that one-third of identity theft cases occurred through the identity thief's employment. According to CBS News, "the most frequently used non-technological method [of identity theft] was the rerouting of mail through change of address cards. Other prevalent non-technological methods were mail theft and dumpster diving."
- Read the Full Publication from CIMIP (free registration required)
- CBS News: Study: Most ID Thieves Don't Use Internet
- Identity Theft FAQ (FindLaw)
- Federal Trade Commission's Identity Theft Site