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Fraud and Scam Reports in Illinois, 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
- 186,426
- 1,469 per 100,000 people, 10th of 50
- Reported fraud losses
- $318M
- Total for the year
- Median loss
- $400
- Reports with a dollar loss
- Identity theft reports
- 43,028
- 339 per 100,000 people, 9th of 50
Top report categories
Share of fraud and other reports from the state
- Credit Bureaus and Information Furnishers29.0%
- Identity Theft19.0%
- Imposter Scams9.0%
- Banks and Lenders6.0%
- Online Shopping and Negative Reviews5.0%
- Debt Collection4.0%
- Auto Related3.0%
- Internet Services2.0%
- Credit Cards2.0%
- Health Care2.0%
Top identity theft types
Share of identity theft reports. A report can include more than one type.
- Credit Card41.0%
- Other Identity Theft28.0%
- Loan or Lease18.0%
- Bank Account10.0%
- Phone or Utilities9.0%
Frequently asked questions
- What are the most common scams in Illinois?
- In 2024, the most reported categories from Illinois were credit bureaus and information furnishers (29%), identity theft (19%), imposter scams (9%).
- How much money did people in Illinois lose to fraud?
- Illinois consumers reported losing $318M 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