Victim Counts and Financial Impact
According to industry research, 42 million Americans experienced identity theft in 2025, a 15% increase from 2024. Global victims exceeded 300 million. Total financial losses reached $52 billion in the US alone. The average victim spent 200 hours and $1,343 out-of-pocket resolving identity theft. Messaging metadata was involved in 28% of identity theft cases as a data source for criminals.