Unfortunately, over the holidays, identity theft, fraud, and scams are through the roof.

It's common for shady Internet characters to prey on unsuspecting individuals, playing into their emotions to make a quick buck.

But you might wonder, how does Montana rank regarding its vulnerability to identity theft and fraud?

Last year, we ran a similar article about this time of the year.

If you'd like to check it out, here's the link.👇

Related Reading: Find Out Just How Vulnerable Montana Is To Identity Theft

Identity Theft And Fraud In Montana

Like in 2023, WalletHub recently surveyed which states in America are the most vulnerable to identity theft and fraud.

They looked at numerous factors, including identity theft complaints, average loss from identity theft, and even state policies that impact identity theft and fraud.

WalletHub then determines each state's weighted average across all the metrics to calculate their score.

Here's a look at what they found…

• Overall rank for Montana: 49^th
• 41^st – Identity-Theft Complaints per Capita
• 50^th – Avg. Loss Amount Due to Online Identity Theft
• 44^th – Fraud & Other Complaints per Capita
• 11^th – Median Loss Amount Due to Fraud
• 18^th – State Security-Freeze Laws for Minors’ Credit Reports
• 41^st – Identity-Theft Passport Program
• 42^nd – Persons Arrested for Fraud per Capita

Stay diligent over the holidays and ensure you don't become a statistic!

As a rule of thumb, remember if the deal seems too good to be true, it probably is.

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