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Fraud and Scam Reports in Alaska, 2024
Reports from consumers in the state to the FTC's Consumer Sentinel Network
Unverified reports filed with the FTC. Report a scam at ReportFraud.ftc.gov.
- Fraud and other reports
- 7,279
- 992 per 100,000 people, 31st of 50
- Reported fraud losses
- $26.9M
- Total for the year
- Median loss
- $525
- Reports with a dollar loss
- Identity theft reports
- 780
- 106 per 100,000 people, 48th of 50
Top report categories
Share of fraud and other reports from the state
- Imposter Scams23.0%
- Identity Theft10.0%
- Online Shopping and Negative Reviews8.0%
- Credit Bureaus and Information Furnishers7.0%
- Banks and Lenders6.0%
- Internet Services5.0%
- Privacy, Data Security, and Cyber Threats4.0%
- Auto Related3.0%
- Investment Related3.0%
- Prizes, Sweepstakes and Lotteries3.0%
Top identity theft types
Share of identity theft reports. A report can include more than one type.
- Credit Card32.0%
- Other Identity Theft28.0%
- Bank Account17.0%
- Loan or Lease15.0%
- Government Documents or Benefits10.0%
Frequently asked questions
- What are the most common scams in Alaska?
- In 2024, the most reported categories from Alaska were imposter scams (23%), identity theft (10%), online shopping and negative reviews (8%).
- How much money did people in Alaska lose to fraud?
- Alaska consumers reported losing $26.9M to fraud in 2024, with a median loss of $525 among reports that included a loss.
- How do I report a scam?
- Report fraud and scams at ReportFraud.ftc.gov and identity theft at IdentityTheft.gov. Your state attorney general's office also takes consumer complaints.
Source: Federal Trade Commission, Consumer Sentinel Network Data Book · 2024 data book