Every 3.5 seconds, someone in the U.S. has their identity stolen. This holiday season alone, over 9 million people will be affected. Identity theft is both an online and offline problem - an equal opportunity destroyer with techniques ranging from low tech dumpster diving to high tech malware. >> Ten Tips to Protect Against Identity Theft

every 3,5 seconds should make >> 31 million victims a year, not 9 ???
cheers and thanks anyhow for the interesting information
cheers and happy new year
“This holiday season alone, over 9 million people will be affected.” That refers to the period between Thanksgiving and New Year’s only.