275 posts analyzed Updated Jul 2026
Averages 9 posts/day, top 25% activity. Most active Thursdays around 9 PM UTC. Mostly text posts (64%).
r/IdentityTheft Traffic & Engagement r/IdentityTheft Traffic & Engagement
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r/IdentityTheft Most Active Times When r/IdentityTheft Is Most Active
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r/IdentityTheft Flair Performance r/IdentityTheft Flair Performance
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r/IdentityTheft Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/IdentityTheft
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| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| identity | 43 (15.6%) | 5 | 5 |
| account | 29 (10.6%) | 3 | 4 |
| theft | 28 (10.2%) | 7 | 5 |
| someone | 27 (9.8%) | 9 | 7 |
| fraud | 24 (8.7%) | 2 | 2 |
| credit | 22 (8.0%) | 32 | 18 |
| data | 22 (8.0%) | 3 | 4 |
| name | 18 (6.5%) | 26 | 13 |
| help | 18 (6.5%) | 1 | 2 |
| breach | 17 (6.2%) | 3 | 4 |
r/IdentityTheft Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/IdentityTheft
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Its posts are text, images, or discussion rather than outbound links.
r/IdentityTheft Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/IdentityTheft
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Warning: Credit Freeze did not work
UPDATE to credit cards being opened with my SSN under a different name
Someone used my name as a “former name” to register my stolen car — DMV won’t fix it
LifeLock was pretty awful
My debit card and bank app were hacked. How?
The back of your U.S. license has a barcode with everything the front does — covering the front isn't enough (a prevention PSA)
Did my husband intentionally use my SSN without my knowledge?
I think maybe someone is attempting to use my address for id theft. What to do?
Amex CC scam
Identity theft ruined my credit now I can’t get accepted into apartments
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warning: Credit Freeze did not work | 361 | 119 | text | Jul 15 |
| UPDATE to credit cards being opened with my SSN under a different name | 184 | 85 | text | Jul 18 |
| Someone used my name as a “former name” to register my stolen car — DMV won’t fix it | 106 | 25 | text | Jul 6 |
| LifeLock was pretty awful | 91 | 34 | text | Jul 17 |
| My debit card and bank app were hacked. How? | 53 | 29 | text | Jul 28 |
| The back of your U.S. license has a barcode with everything the front does — covering the front isn't enough (a prevention PSA) | 49 | 7 | text | Jul 3 |
| Did my husband intentionally use my SSN without my knowledge? | 47 | 34 | image | Jul 7 |
| I think maybe someone is attempting to use my address for id theft. What to do? | 39 | 12 | text | Jul 26 |
| Amex CC scam | 30 | 3 | text | Jul 20 |
| Identity theft ruined my credit now I can’t get accepted into apartments | 30 | 61 | text | Jul 16 |
r/IdentityTheft Audience Overlap r/IdentityTheft Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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r/IdentityTheft FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/IdentityTheft
What's the best time to post on r/IdentityTheft?
Based on posting volume, r/IdentityTheft is most active on Thursdays around 9 PM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/IdentityTheft?
r/IdentityTheft averages 9 posts per day and ranks in the top 25% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/IdentityTheft get?
Posts on r/IdentityTheft average about 6 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/IdentityTheft get most?
On r/IdentityTheft, most posts are text posts (64%)