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AARP New York Identity Theft Poll

Research Report

March 2006


This December 2005 telephone survey of likely New York voters (age 18+) explores their opinions about identity theft and what can be done about it.

Of the 702 individuals surveyed...

  • 92 percent expressed concerned about identity theft

  • 91 percent support proposed State legislation that would enable consumers to place a security freeze on their credit reports

The omnibus poll was conducted by Zogby International from December 12th through 14th. Further information about the study may be obtained by contacting Katherine Bridges of AARP Knowledge Management at 202-434-6329. (1 page)