New York Identity Theft
New York law makes it a crime to assume another person’s identity in order to, among other things, fraudulently obtain goods and services. The statute itself is NYPenal Law §§190.77-190.84.
Points of Contact
Office of the Attorney General
The Capitol
Albany, NY 12224
Phone: (800) 771-7755
Website: https://ag.ny.gov/
NYS Division of Consumer Protection
5 Empire State Plaza, Suite 2101
Albany, NY 12223
Phone: (518) 486-3933
Toll Free: (800) 697-1220
Fax: (518) 474-2474
Website: http://www.dos.ny.gov/consumerprotection/
New York Dept. of Health
Corning Tower
Empire State Plaza,
Albany, NY 12237
Website: http://www.health.ny.gov/
New York State Dept. of Motor Vehicles
6 Empire State Plaza
Albany, NY 12228
Website: https://dmv.ny.gov/
Other Resources for Identity Theft in New York
NY Attorney General Identity Theft Sheet
NY Statutes on ID Theft Victims’ Rights
Division of Consumer Protection Identity Theft Sheet
Division of Consumer Protection Guide to Identity Theft
