Identity Theft Connecticut Information
Identity Theft Types Reported by Connecticut Victims| 2007 | 2002 |
| Rank | Identity Theft Type | No. of Victims | % |
| 1 | Credit Card Fraud | 621 | 26% |
| 2 | Phone or Utilities Fraud | 441 | 18% |
| 3 | Bank Fraud | 361 | 15% |
| 4 | Employment-Related Fraud | 238 | 10% |
| 5 | Government Documents or Benefits Fraud | 195 | 8% |
| 6 | Loan Fraud | 104 | 4% |
| - | Other | 661 | 27% |
| - | Attempted Identity Theft | 151 | 6% |
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| Rank | Identity Theft Type | No. of Victims | % |
| 1 | Credit Card Fraud | 713 | 37% |
| 2 | Phone or Utilities Fraud | 459 | 24% |
| 3 | Bank Fraud | 234 | 12% |
| 4 | Employment-Related Fraud | 142 | 7% |
| 5 | Loan Fraud | 132 | 7% |
| 6 | Government Documents or Benefits Fraud | 116 | 6% |
| - | Other | 367 | 19% |
| - | Attempted Identity Theft | 168 | 9% |
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Percentages for 2007 are based on the 2,409 victims reporting ID theft to the FTC from Connecticut. Percentages
add to more than 100 because some victims from Connecticut
reported experiencing more than one type of identity theft.
Top Connecticut Identity Theft Victim Locations
| Victim City | No. of Victims |
| Hartford | 152 |
| New Haven | 92 |
| Bridgeport | 86 |
| Stamford | 54 |
| Waterbury | 54 |
Based on location data for 2002.
Identity Theft Laws in Connecticut
Connecticut Identity Theft News and Resources
Connecticut
Attorney general issues a warning about identity theft
06-21-07 Crime & Safety - Residents of four roads are asked by neighbors to make sure to guard against identity theft after a spree of mail theft Thursday. Norwich Bulletin
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Identity Theft
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