WalletHub today released its study on 2024’s States Most Vulnerable to Identity Theft & Fraud, and South Carolina was ranked as being the 6th most vulnerable.
To determine where Americans are most susceptible to fraud and identity theft, WalletHub compared the 50 states and the District of Columbia across 14 key metrics. The data set ranges from identity theft complaints per capita to the average loss amount due to fraud.
South Carolina’s Vulnerability to Identity Theft & Fraud (1=Most Vulnerable; 25=Avg.):
- Overall rank for South Carolina: 6th
- 10th – Identity-Theft Complaints per Capita
- 20th – Avg. Loss Amount Due to Online Identity Theft
- 8th – Fraud & Other Complaints per Capita
- 30th – Median Loss Amount Due to Fraud
- 18th – State Security-Freeze Laws for Minors’ Credit Reports
- 1st – Identity-Theft Passport Program
- 8th – Persons Arrested for Fraud per Capita
To view the full report, click here.
