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Fraud and Scam Reports in Colorado, 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
- 73,231
- 1,260 per 100,000 people, 18th of 50
- Reported fraud losses
- $211M
- Total for the year
- Median loss
- $500
- Reports with a dollar loss
- Identity theft reports
- 12,087
- 208 per 100,000 people, 26th of 50
Top report categories
Share of fraud and other reports from the state
- Imposter Scams18.0%
- Identity Theft14.0%
- Online Shopping and Negative Reviews8.0%
- Credit Bureaus and Information Furnishers8.0%
- Banks and Lenders7.0%
- Auto Related4.0%
- Internet Services3.0%
- Health Care3.0%
- Privacy, Data Security, and Cyber Threats3.0%
- Debt Collection3.0%
Top identity theft types
Share of identity theft reports. A report can include more than one type.
- Credit Card35.0%
- Other Identity Theft23.0%
- Bank Account18.0%
- Loan or Lease15.0%
- Employment or Tax-Related11.0%
Frequently asked questions
- What are the most common scams in Colorado?
- In 2024, the most reported categories from Colorado were imposter scams (18%), identity theft (14%), online shopping and negative reviews (8%).
- How much money did people in Colorado lose to fraud?
- Colorado consumers reported losing $211M to fraud in 2024, with a median loss of $500 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