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Fraud and Scam Reports in North Dakota, 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
- 5,425
- 696 per 100,000 people, 49th of 50
- Reported fraud losses
- $14.4M
- Total for the year
- Median loss
- $479
- Reports with a dollar loss
- Identity theft reports
- 924
- 119 per 100,000 people, 46th of 50
Top report categories
Share of fraud and other reports from the state
- Imposter Scams16.0%
- Identity Theft15.0%
- Credit Bureaus and Information Furnishers12.0%
- Online Shopping and Negative Reviews8.0%
- Banks and Lenders7.0%
- Debt Collection4.0%
- Prizes, Sweepstakes and Lotteries3.0%
- Auto Related3.0%
- Internet Services2.0%
- Privacy, Data Security, and Cyber Threats2.0%
Top identity theft types
Share of identity theft reports. A report can include more than one type.
- Credit Card31.0%
- Other Identity Theft31.0%
- Loan or Lease19.0%
- Bank Account14.0%
- Phone or Utilities9.0%
Frequently asked questions
- What are the most common scams in North Dakota?
- In 2024, the most reported categories from North Dakota were imposter scams (16%), identity theft (15%), credit bureaus and information furnishers (12%).
- How much money did people in North Dakota lose to fraud?
- North Dakota consumers reported losing $14.4M to fraud in 2024, with a median loss of $479 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