2026 Trends in Identity Report Methodology
All data in the 2026 Trends in Identity Report is based on individuals who contacted the ITRC between April 1, 2025, and March 31, 2026. During this period, the ITRC received 9,253 cases from 6,188 unique individuals. Contacts were received by phone, chat, email, text-to-chat, web form and letter. This data reflects the experiences of individuals who chose to contact the ITRC. It is not a random sample of all identity crime victims and should not be interpreted as a measure of identity crime prevalence in the United States. The individuals in our data found the ITRC through referral partners, online searches, government agencies, financial institutions and other channels. Their experiences may differ from those of individuals who did not contact the ITRC or who sought assistance elsewhere. See the Methodology section inside the report for more information.
About the ITRC Alliance for Identity Resilience (AIR) Advisory Board
The Alliance for Identity Resilience (AIR) was established as an advisory board by the Identity Theft Resource Center (ITRC). The advisory board operates within the framework of the ITRC’s mission to empower individuals and businesses through education, support and innovative strategies. The primary purpose of AIR is to advise the ITRC on matters related to identity crime. The board serves as a consultative body to foster collaborative discussions, advance thought leadership and advocacy, identify emerging challenges, offer guidance on projects and initiatives, facilitate industry collaboration, and propose holistic solutions to enhance identity protection and victim recovery services.
Disclaimer: The Identity Theft Resource Center is a 501(c)3 non-profit that does not endorse any particular company, product or service.
