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Fraud and Scam Reports in Puerto Rico, 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
- 12,252
- 376 per 100,000 people
- Reported fraud losses
- $14.5M
- Total for the year
- Median loss
- $609
- Reports with a dollar loss
- Identity theft reports
- 1,649
- 51 per 100,000 people
Top report categories
Share of fraud and other reports from the state
- Credit Bureaus and Information Furnishers54.0%
- Identity Theft12.0%
- Imposter Scams8.0%
- Banks and Lenders5.0%
- Online Shopping and Negative Reviews2.0%
- Credit Cards1.0%
- Debt Collection1.0%
- Privacy, Data Security, and Cyber Threats1.0%
- Investment Related1.0%
- Internet Services1.0%
Top identity theft types
Share of identity theft reports. A report can include more than one type.
- Credit Card33.0%
- Employment or Tax-Related32.0%
- Other Identity Theft22.0%
- Loan or Lease11.0%
- Government Documents or Benefits5.0%
Frequently asked questions
- What are the most common scams in Puerto Rico?
- In 2024, the most reported categories from Puerto Rico were credit bureaus and information furnishers (54%), identity theft (12%), imposter scams (8%).
- How much money did people in Puerto Rico lose to fraud?
- Puerto Rico consumers reported losing $14.5M to fraud in 2024, with a median loss of $609 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