State of Wyoming

The following state government agencies can provide information about any state-specific identity theft situation and/or help you with any state-specific fraud.

Agency Reasons to Contact Contact Information
Wyoming Attorney General State credit/security freeze information www.dwt.com/files/Uploads/Documents/Publications/
Wyoming%20Security%20Freeze.pdf
Phone: (307) 777-7841
WY Secretary of State Contact for issues regarding businesses, elections and investing Website: soswy.state.wy.us/
WY Department of Revenue Contact for issues regarding businesses and state tax issues Website: revenue.wyo.gov/
WY Department of Transportation Issues Driver’s Licenses and vehicle registrations. Website: www.dot.state.wy.us/home.html
WY Department of Social Services Agency for social services, child support, homeless assistance, family and medical aid. Website: dfsweb.wyo.gov/social-services

 

Identity Theft Laws

While the ITRC does not give legal advice, we have provided a list of known identity theft laws that may help you.
We suggest that you share this information with an attorney or legal representative if you are going to pursue criminal or civil charges.

Law What it Addresses
6-3-901 Law outlining identity theft and personal identifying information (PII), the jurisdiction identity theft can be prosecuted in and the penalties after prosecution.
6-3-901
40-12-509
Victims of criminal identity theft may petition a court for a factual declaration of innocence. AG’s office may create and maintain a database of criminal identity theft victims.
40-12-501 Law regarding freezing credit reports.
40-12-501 Law regarding security breaches.
6-3-802
6-3-803
Unlawful obtaining, forging payment cards. Use of scanning device to obtain PII from payment cards.

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