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Identity Theft Washington Information

Identity Theft Types Reported by Washington Victims

20072002
RankIdentity Theft TypeNo. of Victims%
1Credit Card Fraud1,17424%
2Bank Fraud95119%
3Phone or Utilities Fraud81316%
4Employment-Related Fraud50210%
5Government Documents or Benefits Fraud3046%
6Loan Fraud1974%
-Other1,41429%
-Attempted Identity Theft2806%
RankIdentity Theft TypeNo. of Victims%
1Credit Card Fraud1,52532%
2Bank Fraud1,21426%
3Phone or Utilities Fraud92019%
4Employment-Related Fraud3457%
5Government Documents or Benefits Fraud3066%
6Loan Fraud2185%
-Other96420%
-Attempted Identity Theft3928%

Percentages for 2007 are based on the 4,942 victims reporting ID theft to the FTC from Washington. Percentages add to more than 100 because some victims from Washington reported experiencing more than one type of identity theft.

Top Washington Identity Theft Victim Locations

Victim CityNo. of Victims
Seattle736
Tacoma253
Vancouver253
Spokane171
Renton137
Based on location data for 2002.

 

Identity Theft Laws in Washington

 
State Laws Wash. Rev. Code § 9.35.020
(click on title 9, then chapter 35)

Washington Identity Theft News and Resources

 Washington State Attorney General

03-26-08 Employers getting nosier about your background Very few employers actually interview your acquaintances, but plenty of companies and recruiters insist on accessing your private and personal information. HeraldNet

03-26-08 State Patrol sees similar problem influx of new officers some help GOODBYE BLUES He briefed the public on how to avoid becoming a victim of fraud and identity theft. The department recently received an award from the U.S. Secret Service that was, in part, due to Paul’s work with the federal agency. TheNewsTribune.com

03-26-08 State Patrol sees similar problem influx of new officers some help GOODBYE BLUES He briefed the public on how to avoid becoming a victim of fraud and identity theft. The department recently received an award from the U.S. Secret Service that was, in part, due to Paul’s work with the federal agency. TheNewsTribune.com


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