Child Identity Fraud Study

Javelin explores the phenomenon of child identity fraud, including the major drivers this type of fraud, along with the prevention, detection, and resolution steps that parents and guardians can take to keep children safe.

Child Identity Fraud: A Web of Deception and Loss

Whitepaper
Date: November 2, 2021
Authors: Tracy Kitten
Research Topic(s): Fraud & Security , Fraud Management

Child identity fraud costs U.S. families nearly $1 billion annually. It affects one out of every 50 children and takes parents and guardians a tremendous amount of time to resolve. Although child ID theft and fraud are not new, the topic has tak...

2018 Child Identity Fraud Study

Whitepaper
Date: April 24, 2018
Research Topic(s): Fraud Management , Fraud & Security

This original report, sponsored by Identity Guard, examines the risks that child identity fraud poses to minors and their guardians along with the most effective steps that guardians can take to mitigate those risks.