Florida Identity Theft

Identity theft complaints in Florida totaled 17,780 in 2006, according to the Federal Trade Commission. Among the top ID theft complaints were credit card fraud (26%), bank fraud (17%), phone or utilities fraud (15%), government documents or benefits fraud (13%), employment-related fraud (9%), and loan fraud (5%). Florida identity theft information and links are listed below.

Florida Attorney General's office identity theft information

Florida ID Theft Victim Kit

Florida Department of Highway Safety & Motor Vehicles

Florida Do Not Call information

Florida Identity Theft News:

Florida Attorney General Crist Urges Veterans to Monitor Personal Information

Florida Attorney General Crist Cautions Holiday Shoppers to Prevent ID Theft

Attorney General Praises Legislation Cracking Down on ID Theft

Crist Urges Veterans to Monitor Personal Information

Florida Identity Theft Laws and Regulations:

817.568 - Criminal use of personal identification information

Please check with Florida Department of Justice for the most up-to-date information.