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Fraud and Scam Reports in Nebraska, 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
- 17,438
- 887 per 100,000 people, 41st of 50
- Reported fraud losses
- $41.9M
- Total for the year
- Median loss
- $400
- Reports with a dollar loss
- Identity theft reports
- 2,554
- 130 per 100,000 people, 40th of 50
Top report categories
Share of fraud and other reports from the state
- Imposter Scams18.0%
- Credit Bureaus and Information Furnishers15.0%
- Identity Theft13.0%
- Online Shopping and Negative Reviews7.0%
- Banks and Lenders7.0%
- Debt Collection4.0%
- Auto Related3.0%
- Credit Cards3.0%
- Internet Services3.0%
- Prizes, Sweepstakes and Lotteries2.0%
Top identity theft types
Share of identity theft reports. A report can include more than one type.
- Credit Card33.0%
- Other Identity Theft29.0%
- Bank Account16.0%
- Loan or Lease14.0%
- Government Documents or Benefits10.0%
Frequently asked questions
- What are the most common scams in Nebraska?
- In 2024, the most reported categories from Nebraska were imposter scams (18%), credit bureaus and information furnishers (15%), identity theft (13%).
- How much money did people in Nebraska lose to fraud?
- Nebraska consumers reported losing $41.9M 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