How many victims of identity theft were there last year?

I'm confused. I've read reports that say there were 9.9 million. Yet other reports including the FTC report that says only about 314,000. Which one is it?

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If I didn't get my Stimulus Check in 2008 because of identity theft can I somehow get it back this year?

Someone apparently got my SS# and claimed me on their taxes in 2008 and since they did that I was not eligible to receive the Stimulus check that most people got. Is it possible to get my stimulus check back this year, seeing how it was basically like identity theft?? And if it is possible, how…What would I need to do to get that back this year?

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Can your paycheck be garnished for a nine year old credit card bill that is identity theft?

I got a notice this was going to be done. I thought this was illegal, that your pay could only be garnished for child support, taxes, alimony and student loans.
I'm a victim of identity theft and a police report and a report with the Federal Trade Commission has been filed with all 3 credit reporting agencies. Also, isn't the statute of limitations 7 years?
I need help desperately, should I contact a lawyer? I'm in Tampa FL.

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