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Fraud and Scam Reports in Maryland, 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
- 111,041
- 1,799 per 100,000 people, 5th of 50
- Reported fraud losses
- $199M
- Total for the year
- Median loss
- $435
- Reports with a dollar loss
- Identity theft reports
- 19,990
- 324 per 100,000 people, 10th of 50
Top report categories
Share of fraud and other reports from the state
- Credit Bureaus and Information Furnishers28.0%
- Identity Theft15.0%
- Imposter Scams11.0%
- Banks and Lenders7.0%
- Online Shopping and Negative Reviews5.0%
- Debt Collection4.0%
- 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 Card45.0%
- Other Identity Theft29.0%
- Loan or Lease16.0%
- Bank Account10.0%
- Phone or Utilities6.0%
Frequently asked questions
- What are the most common scams in Maryland?
- In 2024, the most reported categories from Maryland were credit bureaus and information furnishers (28%), identity theft (15%), imposter scams (11%).
- How much money did people in Maryland lose to fraud?
- Maryland consumers reported losing $199M to fraud in 2024, with a median loss of $435 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