Identity Theft Laws
Kentucky Identity Theft Laws
Kentucky's theft of identity, KRS 514.160, is a flat Class D felony with no dollar-value tiers. See the minor freeze law, AG hotlines, and civil remedies.
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Louisiana Identity Theft Laws
Louisiana identity theft, La. R.S. 14:67.16, is tiered by value up to 10 years, with an enhanced tier for victims 60+, disabled, or under 17. See victim rights.
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Maine Identity Theft Laws
Maine requires police to file an identity theft report on request. See the misuse-of-identification statute, the minor freeze law, and victim rights.
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Maryland Identity Theft Laws
Maryland identity fraud, Crim. Law 8-301, tiers to 20 years by value. See the mandatory police report, the Identity Theft Passport, and the freeze law.
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Massachusetts Identity Theft Laws: Penalties and Victim Rights
Massachusetts identity fraud is a crime under M.G.L. c.266 Section 37E, with mandatory restitution and a 24-hour police report right. See penalties and rights.
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Michigan Identity Theft Laws: Penalties and Victim Resources
Michigan's Identity Theft Protection Act (MCL 445.65, 445.69) sets felony penalties up to 15 years. See penalties, MITS victim resources, and pending bills.
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Minnesota Identity Theft Laws: Penalties and Victim Rights
Minnesota identity theft under Minn. Stat. 609.527 has six penalty tiers by victim count or loss. See penalties, the minor freeze law, and victim rights.
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Mississippi Identity Theft Laws: What Is Confirmed and What Is Not
Mississippi identity theft is a crime under Miss. Code Ann. Section 97-45-19. See what is verified, what remains unconfirmed, and how to report a case.
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Missouri Identity Theft Laws: Penalties, Civil Remedies, and Reporting
Missouri identity theft under RSMo 570.223 ranges from misdemeanor to Class B felony and includes a private civil lawsuit right. See penalties and rights.
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Montana Identity Theft Laws: Penalties and the Identity Theft Passport
Montana identity theft under Mont. Code Ann. 45-6-332 offers an Identity Theft Passport and free expungement. See penalties, victim rights, and freezes.
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Nebraska Identity Theft Laws: Penalties and Reporting
Nebraska identity theft under Neb. Rev. Stat. 28-639 is tiered by dollar value, from a misdemeanor to a Class IIA felony. See penalties and how to report.
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Nevada Identity Theft Laws: NRS 205.463 Penalties and Victim Resources
Nevada identity theft law under NRS 205.463, the AG's consumer resources, and the free freeze and fraud-alert rights that apply to every Nevada resident.
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