Identity Theft Nevada Information
Identity Theft Types Reported by Nevada Victims| 2007 | 2002 |
| Rank | Identity Theft Type | No. of Victims | % |
| 1 | Credit Card Fraud | 702 | 24% |
| 2 | Phone or Utilities Fraud | 491 | 17% |
| 3 | Employment-Related Fraud | 462 | 16% |
| 4 | Bank Fraud | 432 | 15% |
| 5 | Government Documents or Benefits Fraud | 218 | 7% |
| 6 | Loan Fraud | 185 | 6% |
| - | Other | 790 | 27% |
| - | Attempted Identity Theft | 148 | 5% |
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| Rank | Identity Theft Type | No. of Victims | % |
| 1 | Credit Card Fraud | 752 | 30% |
| 2 | Phone or Utilities Fraud | 653 | 26% |
| 3 | Bank Fraud | 516 | 20% |
| 4 | Employment-Related Fraud | 282 | 11% |
| 5 | Government Documents or Benefits Fraud | 181 | 7% |
| 6 | Loan Fraud | 163 | 6% |
| - | Other | 544 | 21% |
| - | Attempted Identity Theft | 192 | 8% |
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Percentages for 2007 are based on the 2,930 victims reporting ID theft to the FTC from Nevada. Percentages add
to more than 100 because some victims from Nevada reported
experiencing more than one type of identity theft.
Top Nevada Identity Theft Victim Locations
| Victim City | No. of Victims |
| Las Vegas | 1,727 |
| Henderson | 270 |
| Reno | 204 |
| Sparks | 80 |
| Carson City | 49 |
Based on location data for 2002.
Identity Theft Laws in Nevada
Nevada Identity Theft News and Resources
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Attorney Generals office for Nevada
06-21-07 Change your PIN every time you use your debit card! New technology is promising to better protect consumers against identity theft and internet fraud. KVBC
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