Florida does a lot of things better than anyone else. We have the beaches, the nightlife, the food, the culture, and the energy that no other state can touch. But this is one list we were not trying to win. WalletHub just released its 2025 report, and Florida officially ranks as the state most vulnerable to identity theft and fraud.
Here is the top ten:
Most Vulnerable States
- Florida
- California
- Georgia
- New Jersey
- District of Columbia
- Nevada
- Delaware
- New York
- Texas
- North Carolina
According to the data, Florida reports the highest number of identity theft complaints in the country and sits at number two for fraud complaints. And the risks jumped even higher this year after the massive AT&T breach. Nearly 86 million accounts were exposed, including over 44 million Social Security numbers in plain text. A large portion of the people impacted live right here in Florida, which puts even more pressure on residents to protect their information.
The truth is, scammers are getting smarter every year. Old tricks are still out there, and new ones pop up daily. So staying alert matters.
Simple things help: lock down your email with a strong password and two step verification, set up alerts on your bank and credit cards, use credit monitoring, and do not click on anything that feels questionable.
Florida may top this list, but staying informed keeps you one step ahead!
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