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Fraud and Scam Reports in Tennessee, 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
- 83,027
- 1,188 per 100,000 people, 21st of 50
- Reported fraud losses
- $157M
- Total for the year
- Median loss
- $400
- Reports with a dollar loss
- Identity theft reports
- 14,829
- 212 per 100,000 people, 24th of 50
Top report categories
Share of fraud and other reports from the state
- Credit Bureaus and Information Furnishers20.0%
- Identity Theft15.0%
- Imposter Scams13.0%
- Online Shopping and Negative Reviews6.0%
- Banks and Lenders6.0%
- Debt Collection5.0%
- Auto Related4.0%
- Internet Services2.0%
- Health Care2.0%
- Prizes, Sweepstakes and Lotteries2.0%
Top identity theft types
Share of identity theft reports. A report can include more than one type.
- Credit Card37.0%
- Other Identity Theft31.0%
- Loan or Lease19.0%
- Bank Account11.0%
- Government Documents or Benefits8.0%
Frequently asked questions
- What are the most common scams in Tennessee?
- In 2024, the most reported categories from Tennessee were credit bureaus and information furnishers (20%), identity theft (15%), imposter scams (13%).
- How much money did people in Tennessee lose to fraud?
- Tennessee consumers reported losing $157M 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