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Fraud and Scam Reports in Arkansas, 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
- 29,453
- 971 per 100,000 people, 34th of 50
- Reported fraud losses
- $52.1M
- Total for the year
- Median loss
- $375
- Reports with a dollar loss
- Identity theft reports
- 6,340
- 209 per 100,000 people, 25th of 50
Top report categories
Share of fraud and other reports from the state
- Credit Bureaus and Information Furnishers18.0%
- Identity Theft18.0%
- Imposter Scams13.0%
- Banks and Lenders6.0%
- Online Shopping and Negative Reviews6.0%
- Debt Collection4.0%
- Auto Related3.0%
- Prizes, Sweepstakes and Lotteries3.0%
- Internet Services2.0%
- Credit Cards2.0%
Top identity theft types
Share of identity theft reports. A report can include more than one type.
- Other Identity Theft33.0%
- Credit Card31.0%
- Loan or Lease17.0%
- Employment or Tax-Related13.0%
- Bank Account12.0%
Frequently asked questions
- What are the most common scams in Arkansas?
- In 2024, the most reported categories from Arkansas were credit bureaus and information furnishers (18%), identity theft (18%), imposter scams (13%).
- How much money did people in Arkansas lose to fraud?
- Arkansas consumers reported losing $52.1M to fraud in 2024, with a median loss of $375 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