Identity Theft Kentucky Information
Identity Theft Types Reported by Kentucky Victims| 2007 | 2002 |
| Rank | Identity Theft Type | No. of Victims | % |
| 1 | Credit Card Fraud | 484 | 26% |
| 2 | Phone or Utilities Fraud | 396 | 22% |
| 3 | Bank Fraud | 251 | 14% |
| 4 | Government Documents or Benefits Fraud | 178 | 10% |
| 5 | Employment-Related Fraud | 156 | 8% |
| 6 | Loan Fraud | 77 | 4% |
| - | Other | 446 | 24% |
| - | Attempted Identity Theft | 101 | 6% |
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| Rank | Identity Theft Type | No. of Victims | % |
| 1 | Credit Card Fraud | 451 | 34% |
| 2 | Phone or Utilities Fraud | 275 | 21% |
| 3 | Bank Fraud | 245 | 18% |
| 4 | Government Documents or Benefits Fraud | 91 | 7% |
| 5 | Loan Fraud | 83 | 6% |
| 6 | Employment-Related Fraud | 73 | 5% |
| - | Other | 320 | 24% |
| - | Attempted Identity Theft | 118 | 9% |
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Percentages for 2007 are based on the 1,836 victims reporting ID theft to the FTC from Kentucky. Percentages add
to more than 100 because some victims from Kentucky reported
experiencing more than one type of identity theft.
Top Kentucky Identity Theft Victim Locations
| Victim City | No. of Victims |
| Louisville | 336 |
| Lexington | 102 |
| Bowling Green | 33 |
| Owensboro | 26 |
| Paducah | 21 |
Based on location data for 2002.
Identity Theft Laws in Kentucky
Kentucky Identity Theft News and Resources
04-03-07 Three charged in pursuit sent to grand jury Chenault’s public defender Tim Despotes also contested identity theft charges made against his client. Richmond Register
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