Originally published November 27 2005
Survey shows impact of identity theft on internet use
by Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, NaturalNews Editor
A new survey from Consumer Reports Web Watch says one-third of those Americans surveyed say they spend less time online because of fears about identity theft.
As identity theft has grown, so has fear of being victimized through high-tech means.
A new study found some computer users are cutting back on time spent surfing the Internet.
Some have also stopped buying altogether on the Web.
The report from Consumer Reports Web Watch finds nearly one-third of those surveyed say they've reduced their overall Web site use.
Some 80 percent of Internet users say they're at least somewhat concerned someone could steal their identity from personal information on the Internet.
A majority of users asked say they've stopped giving out personal information on the Web and a quarter say they've stopped buying online.
The survey was of 1,500 U.S. Web users
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