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 |
Idaho Attorney General | State credit/security freeze information | www.ag.idaho.gov/consumerProtection/ generalTopics/topicSubPages/creditFreezeFAQs.htmlPhone: (208) 334-2400 |
ID Transportation Department | Issues Driver’s Licenses and vehicle registrations. | Website: itd.idaho.gov/itddmv/
Phone: (208) 334-8000 |
ID Department of Corrections | Clear up a false jail or prison sentence due to criminal identity theft. | Website: corrections.state.id.us/
Phone: (208) 658-2000 |
ID Department of Health and Welfare | Contact for identity theft situations regarding welfare, food stamps, Medicare and other social services. | Website: healthandwelfare.idaho.gov/ |
ID Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs | To check the authenticity of a business, check on the status of professional licenses, notary public and legal licenses | Website: sos.idaho.gov/ |
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 |
§ 18-3124 | Fraudulent use of financial cards and numbers. |
§ 18-3125 | Criminal possession of financial card/ numbers and forgeries. |
§ 18-3126 | Illegal use of personal identifying information (PII). |
§ 18-3127 | Receiving or possessing fraudulently obtained goods or services. |
§ 48-603E | Law defining spam. |
Title 28 Ch. 51 | Law outlining identity theft. |
28-51-104 | Law outlining breaches and how to notify consumers. |
SB 1380 | Law outlining how to apply for a credit freeze in Idaho. |