Can we stop identity fraud? How does identity fraud affect business relationships? These and other questions are addressed in the Javelin 2006 Identity Fraud Survey Report, the largest and most comprehensive survey ever conducted on this crime. The results of the 44-question interviews carried out with consumers, including identity fraud victims, offer statistical data for industry professionals and an in-depth understanding of the most effective methods for the prevention, detection and resolution of this crime. Presenting 3 year longitudinal trends and parallels, the report benefits risk management groups, business decision makers, retail merchants, financial institutions and many others attempting to assess the effectiveness of their fraud prevention measures and how they can be redirected or improved to address new threats and to meet customer needs.