Identity Theft Montana Information
Identity Theft Types Reported by Montana Victims| 2007 | 2002 |
| Rank | Identity Theft Type | No. of Victims | % |
| 1 | Credit Card Fraud | 99 | 25% |
| 2 | Phone or Utilities Fraud | 72 | 18% |
| 3 | Bank Fraud | 55 | 14% |
| 4 | Employment-Related Fraud | 29 | 7% |
| 5 | Government Documents or Benefits Fraud | 23 | 6% |
| 6 | Loan Fraud | 17 | 4% |
| - | Other | 116 | 30% |
| - | Attempted Identity Theft | 21 | 5% |
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| Rank | Identity Theft Type | No. of Victims | % |
| 1 | Credit Card Fraud | 82 | 29% |
| 2 | Phone or Utilities Fraud | 60 | 21% |
| 3 | Bank Fraud | 48 | 17% |
| 4 | Employment-Related Fraud | 20 | 7% |
| 5 | Government Documents or Benefits Fraud | 17 | 6% |
| 6 | Loan Fraud | 17 | 6% |
| - | Other | 80 | 28% |
| - | Attempted Identity Theft | 28 | 10% |
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Percentages for 2007 are based on the 391 victims reporting ID theft to the FTC from Montana. Percentages add to
more than 100 because some victims from Montana reported
experiencing more than one type of identity theft.
Top Montana Identity Theft Victim Locations
| Victim City | No. of Victims |
| Billings | 50 |
| Missoula | 28 |
| Helena | 21 |
| Great Falls | 18 |
| Belgrade | 14 |
Based on location data for 2002.
Identity Theft Laws in Montana
Montana Identity Theft News and Resources
Montana Attorney General offers Identity theft resources
03-26-08 Inmate who died in jail identified as Manhattan woman The 35-year-old McLinden was arrested and jailed March 19th on felony charges of forgery and identity theft, as well as deceptive practices for financial gain and theft. KPAX-TV
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