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Fraud and Scam Reports in New Hampshire, 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
- 14,342
- 1,033 per 100,000 people, 30th of 50
- Reported fraud losses
- $34.6M
- Total for the year
- Median loss
- $325
- Reports with a dollar loss
- Identity theft reports
- 2,079
- 150 per 100,000 people, 35th of 50
Top report categories
Share of fraud and other reports from the state
- Imposter Scams19.0%
- Identity Theft13.0%
- Online Shopping and Negative Reviews10.0%
- Credit Bureaus and Information Furnishers8.0%
- Banks and Lenders7.0%
- Auto Related4.0%
- Internet Services3.0%
- Health Care3.0%
- Privacy, Data Security, and Cyber Threats2.0%
- Debt Collection2.0%
Top identity theft types
Share of identity theft reports. A report can include more than one type.
- Credit Card38.0%
- Other Identity Theft25.0%
- Bank Account18.0%
- Loan or Lease13.0%
- Phone or Utilities10.0%
Frequently asked questions
- What are the most common scams in New Hampshire?
- In 2024, the most reported categories from New Hampshire were imposter scams (19%), identity theft (13%), online shopping and negative reviews (10%).
- How much money did people in New Hampshire lose to fraud?
- New Hampshire consumers reported losing $34.6M to fraud in 2024, with a median loss of $325 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
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