One third of college students (34%) are victims of identity theft, the single largest demographic falling prey to the crime, according to IdentityHawk.com, a unit of FYI Direct. One in seven data breaches in June 2011 (14%) occurred at educational institutions.
While these students are aware of identity theft, very few believe they will have their identities stolen. Furthermore students often provide their numbers more frequently than others. One in two students (48%) has their grades posted by Social Security number and 50% receive pre-approved credit card offers in the mail daily.
Source: IdentityHawk.com, FYI Direct, Rob Qyse, 212-920-1470; 20 Glover Ave., Norwalk, CT 06850; rob.wyse@fyidirect.com; www.identityhawk.com.
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