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2022 Security Stats
74% of all data breaches involve the human element – including errors, misuse of privileges, stolen credentials, or some form of social engineering.6 That means most cybercrime is usually preventable. But when fraud happens, the impact can be tremendous. Take a look at the effects of various cybercrimes throughout our country and state in 2022.
$5.7 billion
of
tax fraud was identified by the IRS.1
300,497
phishing complaints were reported in 2022, resulting in $52 million lost.2
68%
increase in reports of government impersonation call center fraud.
2
60+ year-olds
are the most vulnerable to
internet scams, with over $3.1 billon in reported losses.2
$6.92 million
was lost to
IRS impersonator scams.3
150%
increase in
phishing attacks were reported each year from 2019 to 2022.4
#7
South Carolina ranks as the 7th highest state for fraud reports per 100k citizens.5
#9
South Carolina ranks as the 9th highest state for ID Theft reports per 100k citizens.5
$75.9 million
in total fraud-related losses were reported.5
$100,256,530
in total losses were reported due to internet crime reported by South Carolinians in 2022.2
7,861
reports of fraud affecting South Carolinians.2
