The Consequences of Identity Theft Victimization: An Examination of Emotional and Physical Health Outcomes

Golladay, Katelyn A.; Holtfreter, Kristy

doi:10.1080/15564886.2016.1177766

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“…From their findings, it emerged that in 92% of the cases the offenders used only one type of behaviour (in 79% of cases the mode of contact was email). Cyberstalking has consequences on victims' mental health and wellbeing, such as distress (Jansen van Rensburg 2017) and feelings of betrayal, hurt, paranoia, insomnia, anger, fear, anxiety and depression (Cavezza and McEwan 2014;Golladay and Holtfreter 2017;Worsley et al 2017).…”

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Prevalence of Cyberstalking and Previous Offline Victimization in a Sample of Italian University Students

Maran

Begotti

2019

Social Sciences

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Cyberstalking has been defined as the use of electronic communication devices (including the Internet and email) to stalk another person. The aim of this study was to compare the effects of cyberstalking between victims of cyberstalking and victims of cyberstalking and previous offline victimization in their lifetimes. Our hypothesis was that cyberstalking had an impact on victims’ wellbeing and contributed to increases in physical and emotional symptoms, anxiety and depression, and that those symptoms increased in victims who had suffered previous offline victimization. In an effort to investigate the effects of cyberstalking, a questionnaire was self-administered to 229 Italian students. A total of 107 participants (46.7%) indicated that they had been victims of cyberstalking. Seventy-two of them (67.3%) were victims of both cyberstalking and other forms of offline victimization in their lifetimes. Overall, our findings showed that the prevalence of cyberstalking in our sample was higher than in previous investigations. With regard to consequences, victims indicated higher scores for depression and anxiety than non-victims. In particular, victims of cyberstalking and previous offline victimization in their lifetimes experienced more depression and symptoms of trait anxiety than victims of cyberstalking only and non-victims. This investigation suggests the importance of preventing cyberstalking and offering support to victims of cyberstalking.

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Prevalence of Cyberstalking and Previous Offline Victimization in a Sample of Italian University Students

Maran

Begotti

2019

Social Sciences

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“…Although the Lambert case was exceptional, involving a ring of co-conspirators and murder, identity impersonation can occur in many common financial or property transactions (e.g., divisions of assets, powers of attorney transfers), and it is typically the job of a notary public to ensure that all signers are who they claim to be. Beyond the economic (Harrell & Langton, 2013 ) and psychological (Golladay & Holtfreter, 2017 ) consequences for victims, identity fraud can also result in legal action against the notary responsible for verifying identity. For example, notaries can be held civilly and/or criminally liable for failing to properly verify identity (Clarke, 2015 ).…”

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Photo ID verification remains challenging despite years of practice

Papesh

2018

Cogn. Research

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BackgroundMatching unfamiliar faces to photographic identification (ID) documents occurs across many domains, including financial transactions (e.g., mortgage documents), controlling the purchase of age-restricted goods (e.g., alcohol sales), and airport security. Laboratory research has repeatedly documented the fallibility of this process in novice observers, but little research has assessed individual differences based on occupational expertise (cf. White et al., PLoS One 9:e103510, 2014; White et al., Proceedings of the Royal Society B 282(1814):20151292, 2015). In the present study, over 800 professional notaries (who routinely verify identity prior to witnessing signatures on legal documents), 70 bank tellers, and 35 undergraduate students completed an online unfamiliar face-matching test. In this test, observers made match/nonmatch decisions to 30 face ID pairs (half of which were matches), with no time constraints and no trial-by-trial feedback.ResultsResults showed that all groups performed similarly, although age was negatively correlated with accuracy. Critically, weekly and yearly experience with unfamiliar face matching did not impact performance.ConclusionsThese results suggest that accumulated occupational experience has no bearing on unfamiliar face ID abilities and that cognitive declines associated with aging also manifest in unfamiliar face matching.

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“…More detailed understanding of the response network would develop greater knowledge of the response journey, highlight opportunities for feedback between stakeholders, and identify other individuals who provide support, such as social support, to the victim. Research has found that social support from family members results in less negative consequences for the victim (Golladay & Holtfreter, 2017). Greater understanding facilitates the opportunity to inform policy and practice, and thereby bolster support through better interventions.…”

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“…Though important, financial reimbursement of the victim is not considered a holistic solution as the impacts of identity compromise and misuse are considerably wider, ranging from financial loss to physical, social, emotional and psychological issues (Benibo, Chambers & Thorne, 2016;Button, Lewis & Tapley, 2009a;2009b;2012;Cross, 2012;Golladay & Holtfreter, 2017; Identity Theft Resource Centre [ITRC], 2016;Sharp, Shreve-Neiger, Fremouw, Kane & Hutton, 2004). Although financial impacts may be relatively small, many victims experience impacts that negatively affect their general well-being (Attorney-General's Department [AGD], 2016).…”

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Understanding the effects of compromise and misuse of personal details on older people

Watson

Lacey

Kerr

et al. 2019

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An increasing number of older adults are being affected by scams that can lead to the compromise and misuse of their personal details. Previous research has investigated factors that increase the likelihood of falling victim to identity compromise and misuse; less is known about the non-financial impacts that result from the event or about the factors that influence these impacts. The aims of this study are to describe the identity compromise events experienced by older adults, and explore the non-financial impacts (i.e. behavioural, physiological, emotional and psychological), and external factors that might influence these impacts. The study used data collected by an identity compromise and misuse support service in Australia. The manner of compromise/misuse, the type and number of credentials involved, and the organisations/agencies that were contacted for advice following the event, were recorded. It was found that most events had an online element, were detected by the victim, and involved multiple identity credentials. Participants experienced a variety of behavioural, physiological, emotional and/or psychological impacts. More impacts were experienced where the event had an online element, where more credentials were compromised and where more points of contact were made to reach comprehensive advice. Misuse was not a contributory factor to the impacts experienced. Implications for further research are discussed.

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The Consequences of Identity Theft Victimization: An Examination of Emotional and Physical Health Outcomes

Cited by 90 publications

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Prevalence of Cyberstalking and Previous Offline Victimization in a Sample of Italian University Students

Prevalence of Cyberstalking and Previous Offline Victimization in a Sample of Italian University Students

Photo ID verification remains challenging despite years of practice

Understanding the effects of compromise and misuse of personal details on older people

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