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Fraud and Scam Reports in New Mexico, 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
- 20,966
- 991 per 100,000 people, 32nd of 50
- Reported fraud losses
- $56.6M
- Total for the year
- Median loss
- $500
- Reports with a dollar loss
- Identity theft reports
- 3,171
- 150 per 100,000 people, 34th of 50
Top report categories
Share of fraud and other reports from the state
- Imposter Scams19.0%
- Identity Theft13.0%
- Credit Bureaus and Information Furnishers9.0%
- Online Shopping and Negative Reviews7.0%
- Banks and Lenders7.0%
- Auto Related4.0%
- Prizes, Sweepstakes and Lotteries3.0%
- Debt Collection3.0%
- Health Care3.0%
- Privacy, Data Security, and Cyber Threats3.0%
Top identity theft types
Share of identity theft reports. A report can include more than one type.
- Other Identity Theft29.0%
- Credit Card28.0%
- Loan or Lease16.0%
- Employment or Tax-Related13.0%
- Bank Account13.0%
Frequently asked questions
- What are the most common scams in New Mexico?
- In 2024, the most reported categories from New Mexico were imposter scams (19%), identity theft (13%), credit bureaus and information furnishers (9%).
- How much money did people in New Mexico lose to fraud?
- New Mexico consumers reported losing $56.6M to fraud in 2024, with a median loss of $500 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