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Fraud and Scam Reports in Georgia, 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
- 228,132
- 2,108 per 100,000 people, 2nd of 50
- Reported fraud losses
- $291M
- Total for the year
- Median loss
- $450
- Reports with a dollar loss
- Identity theft reports
- 55,955
- 517 per 100,000 people, 2nd of 50
Top report categories
Share of fraud and other reports from the state
- Credit Bureaus and Information Furnishers35.0%
- Identity Theft20.0%
- Imposter Scams7.0%
- Debt Collection6.0%
- Banks and Lenders5.0%
- Online Shopping and Negative Reviews3.0%
- Auto Related3.0%
- Credit Cards2.0%
- 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 Card47.0%
- Other Identity Theft35.0%
- Loan or Lease22.0%
- Phone or Utilities7.0%
- Bank Account6.0%
Frequently asked questions
- What are the most common scams in Georgia?
- In 2024, the most reported categories from Georgia were credit bureaus and information furnishers (35%), identity theft (20%), imposter scams (7%).
- How much money did people in Georgia lose to fraud?
- Georgia consumers reported losing $291M to fraud in 2024, with a median loss of $450 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