Identity theft hits men most

MEN are twice as likely to become a victim of identity theft as women.

Research showed that 11 per cent of women have had their identity stolen against 23 per cent of men.

In a poll of 3,000 people, the data showed that despite their higher susceptibility to identity theft, 64 per cent of men were concerned compared with 70 per cent of women.

The research by Nationwide found women were more cautious about sharing information online, with 63 per cent protecting their social media accounts but only half of the men.