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your research. We work hard to create timely, accurate, and fair
information. We can't, however, guarantee that our information, and
your interpretation of it, is appropriate to your particular
situation. Use this information at your own risk. Identity theft can
be a complex topic and that is why we provide additional links to
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Illinois |
Identity Theft Illinois Information
Identity Theft Types Reported by Illinois Victims
| Rank |
Identity Theft Type |
No. of Victims |
Percentage |
| 1 |
Credit Card Fraud |
3,155 |
32% |
| 2 |
Phone or Utilities Fraud |
2,463 |
25% |
| 3 |
bank Fraud |
1,403 |
14% |
| 4 |
Employment-Related Fraud |
1,098 |
11% |
| 5 |
Government Documents or Benefits Fraud |
841 |
9% |
| 6 |
Loan Fraud |
581 |
6% |
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Other |
1,787 |
18% |
| - |
Attempted Identity Theft |
829 |
8% |
Percentages are based on the 9,792 victims reporting from
Illinois. Percentages add to more than 100 because approximately 19%
of victims from Illinois reported experiencing more than one type of
identity theft.
Top Illinois Identity Theft Victim Locations
| Victim City |
No. of Victims |
| Chicago |
3,731 |
| Rockford |
158 |
| Naperville |
128 |
| Aurora |
121 |
| Elgin |
84 |
Identity Theft Laws in Illinois
| State Laws |
720 Ill. Comp. Stat. 5/16 G |
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Attorney General of Illinois
Office of the Attorney General
James R. Thompson Center
100 West Randolph Street
Chicago, IL 60601
PHO:(312) 814-2503 |
FBI Chicago
Room 905
E.M. Dirksen Federal Office Building
219 South Dearborn Street
Chicago, Illinois 60604-1702
chicago.fbi.gov
(312) 431-1333 |
FBI Springfield
Suite 400
400 West Monroe Street
Springfield, Illinois 62704-1800
springfield.fbi.gov
(217) 522-9675 |
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Identity Theft News |
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01-11-06
Governor names Cohen consumer affairs director In his new post,
Cohen, the former head of the consumer advocate Citizens Utility
Board, will advise the governor on matters ranging from privacy
protection and identity theft to energy policy.
Belleville News-Democrat 01-11-06
Scores of new laws take effect this month 93 prohibits the social
security numbers of children on child support collection forms in
order to prevent identity theft. Macomb Eagle
01-11-06
Freezing credit won't stop card solicitations Although this
primarily was to prevent identity theft, I also was hoping to stop the
credit-card solicitations. Northwest Herald
01-11-06
Governor gives defeated nominee job as consumer affairs chief
Blagojevich says Cohen will advise him on issues ranging from identity
theft to energy policy. WQAD
01-11-06
Scores of new laws take effect this month 93 prohibits the social
security numbers of children on child support collection forms in
order to prevent identity theft. Macomb Eagle |
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