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Medical identity theft strikes 5.8% of American adults

by Ben Halpert 5. May 2010 00:01

Medical identity theft strikes 5.8% of American adults

Identity thieves are not only interested in tapping financial resources, but are also after your medical identification data and services.

Medical identity theft typically involves stolen insurance card information, or costs related to medical care and equipment given to others using the victim's name. Roughly 5.8% of American adults have been victimized, according to a new survey from The Ponemon Institute. The cost per victim, on average, is $20,160.

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