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Fraud and Scam Reports in Rhode Island, 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
- 11,776
- 1,075 per 100,000 people, 28th of 50
- Reported fraud losses
- $20.7M
- Total for the year
- Median loss
- $350
- Reports with a dollar loss
- Identity theft reports
- 2,896
- 264 per 100,000 people, 18th of 50
Top report categories
Share of fraud and other reports from the state
- Identity Theft20.0%
- Credit Bureaus and Information Furnishers18.0%
- Imposter Scams14.0%
- Online Shopping and Negative Reviews7.0%
- Banks and Lenders6.0%
- Auto Related3.0%
- Debt Collection3.0%
- Internet Services2.0%
- Credit Cards2.0%
- Health Care2.0%
Top identity theft types
Share of identity theft reports. A report can include more than one type.
- Credit Card34.0%
- Other Identity Theft28.0%
- Loan or Lease14.0%
- Bank Account13.0%
- Government Documents or Benefits12.0%
Frequently asked questions
- What are the most common scams in Rhode Island?
- In 2024, the most reported categories from Rhode Island were identity theft (20%), credit bureaus and information furnishers (18%), imposter scams (14%).
- How much money did people in Rhode Island lose to fraud?
- Rhode Island consumers reported losing $20.7M to fraud in 2024, with a median loss of $350 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