Summary: The number of identity fraud victims has increased 22 percent in the U.S., costing 9.9 million victims a total of $48 billion in 2008. <p>This is the news from the fifth annual Identity Fraud Survey Report from Javelin Strategy & Research. In an exclusive interview, James Van Dyke, Javelin founder and President, discusses: </p><p></p><div id="blist">Highlights - and surprises - from the study; </div> <div id="blist">What it all means to banking institutions; </div> <div id="blist">Trends for institutions and their consumers to watch for in 2009.</div>
