US | identity theft Identity Theft, Fraud Worst in This State Sorry, Californians By Arden Dier Posted Oct 18, 2017 11:46 AM CDT Copied In this June 15, 2017, file photo, credit cards are seen in Haverhill, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola) Given the recent Equifax security breach—alongside a 630% increase in data breaches in the past year, according to one report—identity theft is bound to be a concern for many Americans. But it turns out the state you call home has a lot to do with your risk. WalletHub reviewed identity theft and fraud complaints and policy across the US to come up with the most vulnerable states. The worst states for identity theft and fraud, with a score out of 100: 1. California: 69.4 2. Rhode Island: 68 3. District of Columbia: 68 4. Florida: 67.6 5. Georgia: 66.5 Read These Next Judge rules '86-47' flag is no threat. Clint Eastwood's son has some big news, in case you missed it. Store owner who chased, shot Black teen in back found not guilty. Trump reportedly unloaded on Netanyahu in expletive-laden call. Report an error