State of Idaho

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.html
Phone: (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.

 

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