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Why last year's breach is this year's identity fraud

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  • published date: 2026-05-10 13:15:28 UTC

Identity fraud losses hit $27.3 billion in 2025 as criminals exploit stolen data long after breaches fade from headlines. Here is how to protect yourself.

Identity fraud is rising in the United States, but the timing does not always line up with the breach behind it. Consumers lost $27.3 billion to traditional identity fraud in 2025, according to Javel… [+9254 chars]