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Fraud and Scam Reports in Alabama, 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
- 70,132
- 1,388 per 100,000 people, 14th of 50
- Reported fraud losses
- $104M
- Total for the year
- Median loss
- $400
- Reports with a dollar loss
- Identity theft reports
- 13,596
- 269 per 100,000 people, 16th of 50
Top report categories
Share of fraud and other reports from the state
- Credit Bureaus and Information Furnishers32.0%
- Identity Theft16.0%
- Imposter Scams10.0%
- Banks and Lenders5.0%
- Debt Collection5.0%
- Online Shopping and Negative Reviews5.0%
- Auto Related3.0%
- Prizes, Sweepstakes and Lotteries2.0%
- Internet Services2.0%
- Credit Cards2.0%
Top identity theft types
Share of identity theft reports. A report can include more than one type.
- Credit Card39.0%
- Other Identity Theft36.0%
- Loan or Lease21.0%
- Bank Account9.0%
- Phone or Utilities7.0%
Frequently asked questions
- What are the most common scams in Alabama?
- In 2024, the most reported categories from Alabama were credit bureaus and information furnishers (32%), identity theft (16%), imposter scams (10%).
- How much money did people in Alabama lose to fraud?
- Alabama consumers reported losing $104M to fraud in 2024, with a median loss of $400 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