Statistics Federal Trade Commission (US) on internet fraud and identity theft in 2004 average amount lost 1.440 USD, median amount lost 214 USD main methods of payment 37% credit card 19% bank debit 15% money order 13% wire transfer top services for internet related fraud complaints 48% internet auctions 17% internet shopping 10% internet access services 6% foreign money offers 3% adult services stolen identities mostly used for credit card fraud (28%)