Maine Identity Theft
In Maine, identity theft (referred to in the statutes as “Misuse of Identification”) occurs when a person knowingly or intentionally uses another individual’s personal identifying documents or information without authorization in order to obtain confidential information, property or services. The law itself is codified in Maine Statute § 17-A §905-A.
Points of Contact
Office of the Attorney General
6 State House Station
Augusta, ME 04333
Phone: (207) 626-8800
Website: http://www.maine.gov/ag/index.shtml
Maine Bureau of Consumer Credit Protection
35 State House Station
Augusta, Maine 04330-0035
Phone: (207) 624-8527
Toll Free: (800) 332-8529 (in Maine)
Fax: (207) 582-7699
Website: http://www.maine.gov/pfr/consumercredit/index.shtml
Maine Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS)
221 State Street
Augusta, ME 04333
Phone: 207-287-3707
Fax: 207-287-3005
Website: http://www.maine.gov/dhhs/
Maine Bureau of Motor Vehicles
Office of Investigations
29 State House Station
Augusta, Maine 04333
Phone: (207) 624-9000 ext 52144
Fax: (207) 624-9258
Website: http://www.maine.gov/sos/bmv/
Other Resources for Identity Theft in Maine
Maine Identity Theft Safety Sheet
