Identity burglary
Date posted - October 1, 2009 | Posted in research
A study carried out by Invenio Research for the insurer LV= has shown evidence that burglars may be specifically targeting victims for their personal details.
The LV= report found that a credit card, coupled with a form of ID such as a bank statement, utility bill or National Insurance number, are prized items on the black market as they make it easier for fraudsters to steal an identity. Individual identity documents can change hands for around £15, whereas fraudsters will typically pay £150 for a ‘bundle’ of personal identity information.
The survey of domestic burglary victims involved telephone interviews with 202 adult participants and was conducted between April and August 2009. Data from fraudsters were gathered by means of semi-structured interviews conducted at public locations around the country.
The press release from LV= may be found here.
