Read the research brief by the US Bureau of Justice Statistics titled “Identity Theft Victims” under Lesson 1 learning materials and answer the following
questions:
In this survey, which crimes are considered as identity theft?
In 2016, what percentage of individuals 16 years and older who participated in this survey reported that they had been victim of identity theft?
Who are at risk of being an identity theft victim?
What are the harms of identity theft victimization?
Are harms only limited to economic harms?
What percentage of identity theft victims report their victimization to police?
Why do some victims do not report their victimization experience to the police?
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