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Fraud and Scam Reports in District of Columbia, 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
- 16,860
- 2,509 per 100,000 people
- Reported fraud losses
- $30.4M
- Total for the year
- Median loss
- $448
- Reports with a dollar loss
- Identity theft reports
- 3,225
- 480 per 100,000 people
Top report categories
Share of fraud and other reports from the state
- Credit Bureaus and Information Furnishers23.0%
- Identity Theft16.0%
- Imposter Scams11.0%
- Banks and Lenders9.0%
- Online Shopping and Negative Reviews5.0%
- Credit Cards3.0%
- Internet Services3.0%
- Debt Collection3.0%
- Auto Related3.0%
- Privacy, Data Security, and Cyber Threats2.0%
Top identity theft types
Share of identity theft reports. A report can include more than one type.
- Credit Card49.0%
- Other Identity Theft25.0%
- Loan or Lease16.0%
- Bank Account13.0%
- Phone or Utilities6.0%
Frequently asked questions
- What are the most common scams in District of Columbia?
- In 2024, the most reported categories from District of Columbia were credit bureaus and information furnishers (23%), identity theft (16%), imposter scams (11%).
- How much money did people in District of Columbia lose to fraud?
- District of Columbia consumers reported losing $30.4M to fraud in 2024, with a median loss of $448 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