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Identity Theft Illinois Information

Identity Theft Types Reported by Illinois Victims

20072002
RankIdentity Theft TypeNo. of Victims%
1Credit Card Fraud2,34523%
2Phone or Utilities Fraud1,94519%
3Employment-Related Fraud1,46014%
4Government Documents or Benefits Fraud1,28712%
5Bank Fraud1,27112%
6Loan Fraud5515%
-Other2,48124%
-Attempted Identity Theft5265%
RankIdentity Theft TypeNo. of Victims%
1Credit Card Fraud3,15532%
2Phone or Utilities Fraud2,46325%
3Bank Fraud1,40314%
4Employment-Related Fraud1,09811%
5Government Documents or Benefits Fraud8419%
6Loan Fraud5816%
-Other1,78718%
-Attempted Identity Theft8298%

 

Percentages for 2007 are based on the 10,304 victims reporting ID theft to the FTC from Illinois. Percentages add to more than 100 because some victims from Illinois reported experiencing more than one type of identity theft.

Top Illinois Identity Theft Victim Locations

Victim CityNo. of Victims
Chicago3,731
Rockford158
Naperville128
Aurora121
Elgin84
Based on location data for 2002.

 

Identity Theft Laws in Illinois

 
State Laws 720 Ill. Comp. Stat. 5/16 G

Illinois Identity Theft News and Resources

 Illinois law enforcement officials and others describe identity theft schemes.

Law enforcement agencies form a partnership to fight identity theft. Illinois, federal, and local agencies, along with credit, banking, and retail corporate partners are attempting to create a
single point-of-contact for information about identity theft, and reporting suspected fraud. The Chicago Metropolitan Identity Fraud Task Force (CMIFTF) phone number is  (312) 781-4545.

03-26-08 The Perfect Lean, Mean, Macho Machine In doing so, Live Free or Die Hard exploits the fears that characterize our modern world: the destruction of national landmarks, cyberterrorism, identity theft, and the use of weapons of mass destruction on government buildings. PopMatters

03-25-08 Stolen Laptop Had Confidential Patient Information The risk of identity theft and of revealing highly personal information about your health are closely linked here.” . MedHeadlines

03-25-08 Police beat Both were wanted for identity theft in connection with an incident Jan. 7 at a business at 4 Overlook Point. Chicago Daily Herald

03-25-08 Ex-Little City worker admits identity theft Mobile Ave., was sentenced to three years' probation in exchange for pleading guilty to aggravated identity theft. Chicago Daily Herald

03-25-08 Stolen Laptop Had Confidential Patient Information The risk of identity theft and of revealing highly personal information about your health are closely linked here.” . MedHeadlines

03-25-08 Police beat Both were wanted for identity theft in connection with an incident Jan. 7 at a business at 4 Overlook Point. Chicago Daily Herald

03-25-08 Ex-Little City worker admits identity theft Mobile Ave., was sentenced to three years' probation in exchange for pleading guilty to aggravated identity theft. Chicago Daily Herald

03-25-08 Police beat Both were wanted for identity theft in connection with an incident Jan. 7 at a business at 4 Overlook Point. Chicago Daily Herald

03-25-08 Ex-Little City worker admits identity theft Mobile Ave., was sentenced to three years' probation in exchange for pleading guilty to aggravated identity theft. Chicago Daily Herald

03-25-08 Ex-Little City worker admits identity theft Mobile Ave., was sentenced to three years' probation in exchange for pleading guilty to aggravated identity theft. Chicago Daily Herald


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