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Fraud and Scam Reports in Arizona, 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
- 106,023
- 1,459 per 100,000 people, 11th of 50
- Reported fraud losses
- $337M
- Total for the year
- Median loss
- $600
- Reports with a dollar loss
- Identity theft reports
- 20,863
- 287 per 100,000 people, 15th of 50
Top report categories
Share of fraud and other reports from the state
- Identity Theft16.0%
- Credit Bureaus and Information Furnishers16.0%
- Imposter Scams14.0%
- Online Shopping and Negative Reviews6.0%
- Banks and Lenders6.0%
- Auto Related4.0%
- Debt Collection3.0%
- Health Care3.0%
- Internet Services2.0%
- Business and Job Opportunities2.0%
Top identity theft types
Share of identity theft reports. A report can include more than one type.
- Credit Card39.0%
- Other Identity Theft27.0%
- Loan or Lease17.0%
- Employment or Tax-Related12.0%
- Bank Account10.0%
Frequently asked questions
- What are the most common scams in Arizona?
- In 2024, the most reported categories from Arizona were identity theft (16%), credit bureaus and information furnishers (16%), imposter scams (14%).
- How much money did people in Arizona lose to fraud?
- Arizona consumers reported losing $337M to fraud in 2024, with a median loss of $600 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