Iris

Lower-income fraud victims were twice as likely to feel depressed or hopeless compared to higher-income victims, with rates of 22% and 11% respectively in 2025.

54% of Gen Z fraud victims reported feelings of overwhelm, 22% reported embarrassment, and 12% reported suicidal feelings in 2025.

52% of fraud victims described the stress from the resolution process as 'significant' or 'the worst stress they had ever experienced' in 2025.

U.S. holiday retail sales reached a record high in 2024, driven by increased online spending.

93% of fraud victims reported that the resolution process caused them stress in 2025.

62% of fraud victims reported feelings of frustration, while 61% reported feelings of anger in 2025.

Scam cases reported to Iris' Resolution Center increased by 50% from October to November 2024.

Scam cases reported to Iris' Resolution Center surged by 87% in November 2024 compared to September.

5% of identity theft victims reported experiencing suicidal feelings following their incident in 2025.

18% of fraud victims reported feeling depressed or hopeless in 2025.