ID Protection Enrollment By the numbers 23.9 Million People Fell victim to identity theft in 2021 which is 9% of the population, according to Bureau of Justice Statistics. $880 - $3,430 Lost The average financial loss for identity theft victims in 2021 ranged from $880 to $3,430, depending on the specific type of theft. 1.3 Million Children Children fall victim to identity theft each year. Alarmingly, half of these victims are under the age of six according to Michigan State University.