Identity Theft Indiana Information
Identity Theft Types Reported by Indiana Victims| 2007 | 2002 |
| Rank | Identity Theft Type | No. of Victims | % |
| 1 | Phone or Utilities Fraud | 1,007 | 25% |
| 2 | Credit Card Fraud | 806 | 20% |
| 3 | Bank Fraud | 549 | 14% |
| 4 | Government Documents or Benefits Fraud | 423 | 11% |
| 5 | Employment-Related Fraud | 418 | 10% |
| 6 | Loan Fraud | 195 | 5% |
| - | Other | 965 | 24% |
| - | Attempted Identity Theft | 205 | 5% |
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| Rank | Identity Theft Type | No. of Victims | % |
| 1 | Phone or Utilities Fraud | 1,198 | 33% |
| 2 | Credit Card Fraud | 948 | 26% |
| 3 | Bank Fraud | 457 | 12% |
| 4 | Employment-Related Fraud | 299 | 8% |
| 5 | Government Documents or Benefits Fraud | 249 | 7% |
| 6 | Loan Fraud | 196 | 5% |
| - | Other | 865 | 24% |
| - | Attempted Identity Theft | 242 | 7% |
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Percentages for 2007 are based on the 4,026 victims reporting ID theft to the FTC from Indiana. Percentages add
to more than 100 because some victims from Indiana reported
experiencing more than one type of identity theft.
Top Indiana Identity Theft Victim Locations
| Victim City | No. of Victims |
| Indianapolis | 870 |
| Fort Wayne | 198 |
| South Bend | 171 |
| Gary | 106 |
| Hammond | 93 |
Based on location data for 2002.
Identity Theft Laws in Indiana
Indiana Identity Theft News and Resources
05-20-07 How do I protect myself from identity theft? Several Internet resources, authors and law enforcement agencies have lists of ways consumers can protect themselves from identity theft. Here are some points from those resources: • Don’t carry all of your personal information in your wallet or purse. KPCnews.com
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