Identity Theft Louisiana Information
Identity Theft Types Reported by Louisiana Victims| 2007 | 2002 |
| Rank | Identity Theft Type | No. of Victims | % |
| 1 | Government Documents or Benefits Fraud | 597 | 22% |
| 2 | Credit Card Fraud | 579 | 22% |
| 3 | Phone or Utilities Fraud | 488 | 18% |
| 4 | Bank Fraud | 346 | 13% |
| 5 | Employment-Related Fraud | 203 | 8% |
| 6 | Loan Fraud | 136 | 5% |
| - | Other | 561 | 21% |
| - | Attempted Identity Theft | 129 | 5% |
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| Rank | Identity Theft Type | No. of Victims | % |
| 1 | Credit Card Fraud | 650 | 35% |
| 2 | Phone or Utilities Fraud | 431 | 23% |
| 3 | Bank Fraud | 314 | 17% |
| 4 | Government Documents or Benefits Fraud | 192 | 10% |
| 5 | Employment-Related Fraud | 114 | 6% |
| 6 | Loan Fraud | 108 | 6% |
| - | Other | 351 | 19% |
| - | Attempted Identity Theft | 136 | 7% |
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Percentages for 2007 are based on the 2,674 victims reporting ID theft to the FTC from Louisiana. Percentages add
to more than 100 because some victims from Louisiana reported
experiencing more than one type of identity theft.
Top Louisiana Identity Theft Victim Locations
| Victim City | No. of Victims |
| New Orleans | 310 |
| Baton Rouge | 170 |
| Metairie | 111 |
| Shreveport | 96 |
| Monroe | 72 |
Based on location data for 2002.
Identity Theft Laws in Louisiana
Louisiana Identity Theft News and Resources
06-21-07 Local law enforcement agencies aid in arrest of Hebert The Leesville Police Department had been investigating an incident of identity theft made on May 17, by a Leesville woman who originally reported the incident to the Vernon Parish Sheriff's Office. Leesville Daily Leader
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