How serious is the threat of identity theft? The crime victimized one in 20 adult Americans last year and has topped the Federal Trade Commission's list of consumer complaints for the last nine years.rnAnd the level of risk may be even greater for those online. While most Internet users assume they're taking precautions, many unknowingly place themselves at risk. In 2009, Consumer Reports found one in every five online consumers was a victim of cybercrime during the previous two years.
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