 Identity Theft
Idaho
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Identity Theft Idaho Information
Identity Theft Types Reported by Idaho Victims| 2007 | 2002 |
| Rank | Identity Theft Type | No. of Victims | % |
| 1 | Credit Card Fraud | 160 | 22% |
| 2 | Phone or Utilities Fraud | 136 | 18% |
| 3 | Employment-Related Fraud | 84 | 11% |
| 4 | Bank Fraud | 80 | 11% |
| 5 | Government Documents or Benefits Fraud | 54 | 7% |
| 6 | Loan Fraud | 32 | 4% |
| - | Other | 227 | 31% |
| - | Attempted Identity Theft | 39 | 5% |
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| Rank | Identity Theft Type | No. of Victims | % |
| 1 | Credit Card Fraud | 156 | 32% |
| 2 | Phone or Utilities Fraud | 109 | 22% |
| 3 | Bank Fraud | 85 | 17% |
| 4 | Employment-Related Fraud | 49 | 10% |
| 5 | Government Documents or Benefits Fraud | 31 | 6% |
| 6 | Loan Fraud | 29 | 6% |
| - | Other | 115 | 23% |
| - | Attempted Identity Theft | 50 | 10% |
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Percentages for 2007 are based on the 737 victims reporting ID theft to the FTC from Idaho. Percentages add to
more than 100 because some victims from Idaho reported
experiencing more than one type of identity theft.
Top Idaho Identity Theft Victim Locations
| Victim City | No. of Victims |
| Boise | 94 |
| Nampa | 36 |
| Idaho Falls | 26 |
| Caldwell | 21 |
| Coeur d'Alene | 21 |
| Meridian | 21 |
Based on location data for 2002.
Identity Theft Laws in Idaho
Idaho Identity Theft News and Resources
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