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Fraud and Scam Reports in Louisiana, 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
- 68,025
- 1,472 per 100,000 people, 9th of 50
- Reported fraud losses
- $89.4M
- Total for the year
- Median loss
- $425
- Reports with a dollar loss
- Identity theft reports
- 15,991
- 346 per 100,000 people, 8th of 50
Top report categories
Share of fraud and other reports from the state
- Credit Bureaus and Information Furnishers37.0%
- Identity Theft19.0%
- Imposter Scams8.0%
- Debt Collection5.0%
- Banks and Lenders5.0%
- Online Shopping and Negative Reviews4.0%
- Auto Related2.0%
- Credit Cards2.0%
- Internet Services2.0%
- Prizes, Sweepstakes and Lotteries1.0%
Top identity theft types
Share of identity theft reports. A report can include more than one type.
- Credit Card44.0%
- Other Identity Theft35.0%
- Loan or Lease19.0%
- Phone or Utilities7.0%
- Bank Account6.0%
Frequently asked questions
- What are the most common scams in Louisiana?
- In 2024, the most reported categories from Louisiana were credit bureaus and information furnishers (37%), identity theft (19%), imposter scams (8%).
- How much money did people in Louisiana lose to fraud?
- Louisiana consumers reported losing $89.4M to fraud in 2024, with a median loss of $425 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