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Fraud and Scam Reports in Hawaii, 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
- 14,163
- 980 per 100,000 people, 33rd of 50
- Reported fraud losses
- $61.6M
- Total for the year
- Median loss
- $600
- Reports with a dollar loss
- Identity theft reports
- 1,990
- 138 per 100,000 people, 38th of 50
Top report categories
Share of fraud and other reports from the state
- Imposter Scams20.0%
- Identity Theft12.0%
- Credit Bureaus and Information Furnishers11.0%
- Online Shopping and Negative Reviews8.0%
- Banks and Lenders6.0%
- Investment Related3.0%
- Auto Related3.0%
- Internet Services3.0%
- Prizes, Sweepstakes and Lotteries3.0%
- Privacy, Data Security, and Cyber Threats3.0%
Top identity theft types
Share of identity theft reports. A report can include more than one type.
- Credit Card40.0%
- Other Identity Theft30.0%
- Loan or Lease15.0%
- Bank Account15.0%
- Phone or Utilities7.0%
Frequently asked questions
- What are the most common scams in Hawaii?
- In 2024, the most reported categories from Hawaii were imposter scams (20%), identity theft (12%), credit bureaus and information furnishers (11%).
- How much money did people in Hawaii lose to fraud?
- Hawaii consumers reported losing $61.6M 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