Whats the most common way IDs are stolen?
Phishing scams account for just 1% of common ways IDs are stolen according to a 2009 survey by Javelin Strategy & Research. Likewise, IDs accessed during online transactions accounted for just 1%. Most identity theft stems from lost or stolen contents of wallets and purses (43%). Protect yourself by carrying only the essentials. See the rest of the survey results.