Identity Theft Maine Information
Identity Theft Types Reported by Maine Victims| 2007 | 2002 |
| Rank | Identity Theft Type | No. of Victims | % |
| 1 | Credit Card Fraud | 162 | 31% |
| 2 | Phone or Utilities Fraud | 86 | 16% |
| 3 | Bank Fraud | 75 | 14% |
| 4 | Employment-Related Fraud | 29 | 5% |
| 5 | Government Documents or Benefits Fraud | 24 | 5% |
| 6 | Loan Fraud | 22 | 4% |
| - | Other | 152 | 29% |
| - | Attempted Identity Theft | 36 | 7% |
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| Rank | Identity Theft Type | No. of Victims | % |
| 1 | Credit Card Fraud | 134 | 38% |
| 2 | Phone or Utilities Fraud | 72 | 20% |
| 3 | Bank Fraud | 64 | 18% |
| 4 | Government Documents or Benefits Fraud | 19 | 5% |
| 5 | Loan Fraud | 15 | 4% |
| 6 | Employment-Related Fraud | 9 | 3% |
| - | Other | 75 | 21% |
| - | Attempted Identity Theft | 40 | 11% |
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Percentages for 2007 are based on the 530 victims reporting ID theft to the FTC from Maine. Percentages add to
more than 100 because some victims from Maine reported
experiencing more than one type of identity theft.
Top Maine Identity Theft Victim Locations
| Victim City | No. of Victims |
| Portland | 39 |
| Bangor | 8 |
| Biddeford | 8 |
| Brunswick | 8 |
| Westbrook | 8 |
Based on location data for 2002.
Identity Theft Laws in Maine
Maine Identity Theft News and Resources
Maine consumer protection page offers tips and assistance
08-20-06 Is that lobstah Maine 'certified?"™ The voluntary program is designed to stop identity theft of the state's greatest resource, a catch that is valued at more than $300 million a year. Portsmouth Herald News
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