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Fraud and Scam Reports in Iowa, 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
- 22,855
- 715 per 100,000 people, 48th of 50
- Reported fraud losses
- $52M
- Total for the year
- Median loss
- $400
- Reports with a dollar loss
- Identity theft reports
- 3,919
- 123 per 100,000 people, 44th of 50
Top report categories
Share of fraud and other reports from the state
- Imposter Scams19.0%
- Identity Theft15.0%
- Online Shopping and Negative Reviews8.0%
- Banks and Lenders8.0%
- Credit Bureaus and Information Furnishers8.0%
- Debt Collection3.0%
- Auto Related3.0%
- Prizes, Sweepstakes and Lotteries3.0%
- Internet Services3.0%
- Credit Cards2.0%
Top identity theft types
Share of identity theft reports. A report can include more than one type.
- Credit Card34.0%
- Other Identity Theft28.0%
- Bank Account16.0%
- Loan or Lease13.0%
- Government Documents or Benefits10.0%
Frequently asked questions
- What are the most common scams in Iowa?
- In 2024, the most reported categories from Iowa were imposter scams (19%), identity theft (15%), online shopping and negative reviews (8%).
- How much money did people in Iowa lose to fraud?
- Iowa consumers reported losing $52M to fraud in 2024, with a median loss of $400 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