Identity Theft Rhode Island Information
Identity Theft Types Reported by Rhode Island Victims| 2007 | 2002 |
| Rank | Identity Theft Type | No. of Victims | % |
| 1 | Credit Card Fraud | 172 | 29% |
| 2 | Phone or Utilities Fraud | 108 | 18% |
| 3 | Bank Fraud | 79 | 13% |
| 4 | Employment-Related Fraud | 63 | 11% |
| 5 | Government Documents or Benefits Fraud | 51 | 9% |
| 6 | Loan Fraud | 28 | 5% |
| - | Other | 140 | 24% |
| - | Attempted Identity Theft | 39 | 7% |
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| Rank | Identity Theft Type | No. of Victims | % |
| 1 | Credit Card Fraud | 218 | 41% |
| 2 | Phone or Utilities Fraud | 128 | 24% |
| 3 | Bank Fraud | 76 | 14% |
| 4 | Employment-Related Fraud | 45 | 8% |
| 5 | Loan Fraud | 37 | 7% |
| 6 | Government Documents or Benefits Fraud | 34 | 6% |
| - | Other | 103 | 19% |
| - | Attempted Identity Theft | 44 | 8% |
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Percentages for 2007 are based on the 592 victims reporting ID theft to the FTC from Rhode Island. Percentages
add to more than 100 because some victims from Rhode Island
reported experiencing more than one type of identity theft.
Top Rhode Island Identity Theft Victim Locations
| Victim City | No. of Victims |
| Providence | 146 |
| Warwick | 61 |
| Pawtucket | 28 |
| Cranston | 27 |
| Woonsocket | 15 |
Based on location data for 2002.
Identity Theft Laws in Rhode Island
Rhode Island Identity Theft News and Resources
Rhode Island
Attorney General
06-21-07 Fourth man charged in Stop and Shop reaches plea deal Mikael Stepanian has agreed to plead guilty to federal charges of aggravated identity theft and conspiracy. WLNE-TV (ABC6)
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Identity Theft
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