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Fraud, by the numbers
Identity theft and online fraud are at record highs — but most of it is preventable with a few simple habits. Here's the landscape, and exactly what to do about it.
$16B
reported lost to fraud in 2025, a record
FTC · Jun 2026
$20.9B
cybercrime losses reported to the FBI in 2025
FBI IC3 · 2025
1.0M
cybercrime complaints to the FBI in 2025
FBI IC3 · 2025
$7.7B
lost by people 60 and over in 2025
FBI IC3 · 2025
Reported consumer fraud losses, in billions of dollars, by year (FTC).
Approximate share of how fraud contact begins. Most start with a single message.
It's usually a human, not a hacker
Most breaches involve a stolen or reused password or a scam click — which means good habits stop most of them.
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The good news
If most attacks rely on a weak password, a reused login, or a moment of panic, then the fixes are within your control: unique passwords, two-factor login, and a habit of checking before you click. TrueID.Help turns those into a short, guided routine — with a free plan to start.
Live data & deep dives
- Live Breach TrackerReal breach data, updated automatically — counts, charts, and the newest leaks.Open →
- Scam & Fraud NewsLatest FTC alerts and security headlines, refreshed every hour.Open →
- Credit Protection HacksFreeze your credit free, set fraud alerts, and dispute errors.Open →
- AI Scams & DeepfakesSpot voice-clone and deepfake scams — and the tools that help.Open →
- VR & Metaverse SafetyStay safe from harassment, headset hacks, and crypto scams in virtual worlds.Open →
Tools you can use right now
Start with these guides
- Scams & PhishingLayoff and Buyout Scams in the AI Job Market
- Breaches & MonitoringYour Protection, Explained: Inside TrueID's New Command Center
- Recovery & ResponseBuilding Your Personal Identity-Protection Routine
- Family & SeniorsGrandparent Scams and How to Shut Them Down
- Recovery & ResponseAccount Takeover: How Hackers Get In and How to Lock Them Out
- Passwords & LoginPassword Managers: Why They're Safer Than Your Memory
Figures are drawn from public FTC Consumer Sentinel Network and FBI IC3 reports and rounded for clarity. They're shown for general awareness and may not reflect the latest published totals. TrueID.Help is a protection toolkit, not an insurance policy or legal service.