Identity fraud has risen 22% already this year, when compared with 2022, and is expected to peak over the Christmas period.

Criminals are expected to target victims over the festive period, and last November the rate for credit card fraud was 43% higher than the normal monthly figures, according to data from Experian.

https://www.yourmoney.com/news/scam-epidemic-identity-theft-rises-22-in-2023/