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Fraud and Scam Reports in Connecticut, 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
- 43,890
- 1,220 per 100,000 people, 20th of 50
- Reported fraud losses
- $90.3M
- Total for the year
- Median loss
- $432
- Reports with a dollar loss
- Identity theft reports
- 8,502
- 236 per 100,000 people, 21st of 50
Top report categories
Share of fraud and other reports from the state
- Credit Bureaus and Information Furnishers19.0%
- Identity Theft16.0%
- Imposter Scams13.0%
- Banks and Lenders7.0%
- Online Shopping and Negative Reviews7.0%
- Auto Related4.0%
- Debt Collection3.0%
- Credit Cards3.0%
- Internet Services3.0%
- Health Care2.0%
Top identity theft types
Share of identity theft reports. A report can include more than one type.
- Credit Card45.0%
- Other Identity Theft27.0%
- Bank Account14.0%
- Loan or Lease11.0%
- Phone or Utilities8.0%
Frequently asked questions
- What are the most common scams in Connecticut?
- In 2024, the most reported categories from Connecticut were credit bureaus and information furnishers (19%), identity theft (16%), imposter scams (13%).
- How much money did people in Connecticut lose to fraud?
- Connecticut consumers reported losing $90.3M to fraud in 2024, with a median loss of $432 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