Survey Reveals 38 Million Americans Claim Identity Theft In Their Lifetime

Norwalk, CT (PRWEB) December 6, 2010

A November 2010 study revealed that one would find a victim of identity theft in 19% of American households. And 12.5%, or 38 million American consumers, claim to have been have been a victim of ID theft. The results are part of the 2010 U.S. Consumer Study on Identity Theft, commissioned by IdentityHawk and fielded by Survey Sampling International.*

While 38 million U.S. citizens claim they have been victimized in their lifetime, research from Javelin Strategy & Research shows that 11.1 million Americans say they were ID theft victims in 2009.

The IdentityHawk study also revealed that better educated and married/living with a partner/divorced/widowed persons were more likely to have been a victim of identity theft. Results are as follows:

Education level/victims of identity theft:

High school or less: 9% of respondents

Some college/college: 15% of respondents

Marital status/victims of identity theft

Single: 10% of respondents

Married/living with partner: 13% of respondents

Divorced/widowed: 16% of respondents

The Javelin Annual Identity Protection Services Scorecard also shows a steady increase in identity theft since 2007 when 8.1 million people were victimized. That figure rose to 9.9 million in 2008, according to according to the Javelin results released in a published report: http://www.pymnts.com

Findings:

Ever been a victim of identity theft (IdentityHawk):12.5% yes = 38 million

Victim in past year (2007): 8.1 million

Victim in past year (2008): 9.9 million

Victim in past year (2009): 11.1 million

According to Phil Sandler, Spokesman for IdentityHawk.com, We are seeing a steady recent increase in identity theft. It suggests that consumers need more preventative and predictive measures rather than just being able to take action after their identity has been breached. Further, we believe that the incident of identity theft is actually underreported.

An FTC report confirms Sandlers premise of under reported incidences. According to the FTC 2008 Consumer Sentinel Report, 65 percent of those who reported identity theft to the FTC did not report the crime to their local law enforcement agencies.

About IdentityHawk

IdentityHawk help consumers safeguard their assets, their properties, and their good names. Through its suite of protective benefits, IdentityHawk members can view the health of their identity protection, identify areas where they're most at risk, and take proactive steps to reduce those risks. IdentityHawk members receive instant e-mail or text alerts whenever a potential risk is uncovered. Whether it's the unauthorized use of a member's personal information or a data breach that could potentially affect a wide range of the general population, IdentityHawk informs its members about the latest threats to their identity as quickly as electronically possible.

All information that our members provide is protected by state-of-the-art SSL encryption safeguards. For more information, go to http://www.IdentityHawk.com

*The data for the U.S. Consumer Study on Identity Theft was collected through Survey Sampling International in Shelton, Connecticut. Results have a margin of error +/- 5%.

The articles and information available are for educational and reference purposes only. They do not constitute, and should not be construed as, legal or financial advice. Any legal or financial principles discussed here are for general information purposes only and may differ substantially in individual situations and/or in different states or countries. For specific legal or financial advice, please consult a licensed attorney or a financial professional. IdentityHawk does not control or guarantee the accuracy of any information provided through external links from the articles on this website to any other website, nor does the IdentityHawk privacy policy apply to any personal information that may be collected via the external links.

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Boca Raton, FL (PRWEB) November 10, 2011

Siri, the advanced voice recognition system on the new, best-selling iPhone 4S has been all the buzz in the media and on kitchen tables from coast to coast. Now, that buzz has been organized into one user-friendly website 4Siri.com.

The site was created and is managed by Jodi Dery, an FAU student who has always had a special love for all-things digital.

4Siri.com's flagship offering is its fast-growing library of funny Siri answers, categorized into 3 categories -- funniest, cool and naughty. There are over 300 Siri answers, all presented in a novel Q&A format that minimizes the need for page navigation or scrolling.

For those looking for visual fun, 4Siri.com also provides a number of entertaining videos, including links to many external offerings. If you've ever wanted to watch anyone sing a duet with Siri 4Siri.com is the place to find it.

Aside from the laughs, 4Siri.com has also positioned itself as a friendly guide for using Siri and the iPhone 4S most productively, with links to more than 20 other relevant sites.

4Siri.com is 100% free to use, and no registration is required, as Jodi tells us. There's no charge 4Siri.com has been created to serve as an online community center and resource for Siri fans everywhere. Jodi added, Because I enjoyed using Siri so much, I set out to create an online home and a wealth of resources for those of us who now simply can't live without it.

Last but not least, Dery added, we also provide a one-stop iPhone 4S accessory shop managed by Amazon featuring over 200 iPhone 4S accessories, each of which has merited a 4 or 5 star rating by Amazon customers. And our Amazon accessory selection is organized into 12 categories to facilitate finding the right accessory for every iPhone 4S need. All of these highly rated accessories are available directly from Amazon at their usual low prices, and all orders will be fulfilled by Amazon with their usual super-fast delivery.

It truly is a one-stop guide for those who love Siri and the iPhone 4s. We all have so much to keep learning when it comes to modern technology and 4Siri.com is the a 'teacher' who will stay in her classroom 24-hours a day!, says Jodi.

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San Mateo, CA (PRWEB) August 23, 2011

Most men who want to learn pick up artist techniques are actually interested in one thing bolstering their confidence in the dating arena. Learning tips and techniques can help give men the feeling of competence, which will make them seem more self-assured and therefore more attractive to women.

Want to know the main difference between a successful pick up artist and you? asks dating expert Carlos Xuma. Confidence. If you learn how to project your confidence to women by showing a confident but casual interest, you will be extremely attractive to them.

Xuma released a special video advising men to work on their confidence first before they even begin to study pick up artist techniques. Once that confidence is gained, wear it like a badge.

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One of the seduction techniques that Xuma teaches his students in his new training videos is how to project self-confidence by body language. How a man stands, sits, and moves says volumes about what type of man he is. He can create an aura of self-assuredness simply by knowing what postures convey strength and which ones shout weakness.

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In his training videos, Xuma teaches men how to flirt with women while maintaining a bit of mystery to keep the attraction alive. It is just one of the many simple pick up artist techniques he shares with men seeking his advice.

Another philosophy he eschews is that men need to work on the Three Ss. These Three Ss are the key to any type of success in attempting pick up artist techniques. They are self-confidence, self-discipline, and a sense of humor. With these Three Ss down pat, any man will succeed, Xuma says.

Xuma teaches men how to improve and excel in these three areas so that women will actually flock to the men instead of the other way around. For years, Xuma has been sharing a wealth of information that has helped men improve their seduction techniques, learn how to attract women and build self-confidence to a higher level than ever before.

Carlos Xuma has been a dating expert and attraction adviser for more than 10 years and has appeared on ABC and CBS television, as well as Playboy radio. Hes the author of The Bad Boy Formula, Secrets of the Alpha Male, the Girlfriend Training Program, and numerous other books and articles. He has also been recognized for his work helping hundreds of men learn how to attract women with his pick up artist techniques.

For more information, visit Carlos Xumas website at http://www.attractwomen.com.

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