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Fraud and Scam Reports in Texas, 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
- 462,667
- 1,561 per 100,000 people, 6th of 50
- Reported fraud losses
- $898M
- Total for the year
- Median loss
- $500
- Reports with a dollar loss
- Identity theft reports
- 116,484
- 393 per 100,000 people, 4th of 50
Top report categories
Share of fraud and other reports from the state
- Credit Bureaus and Information Furnishers32.0%
- Identity Theft20.0%
- Imposter Scams9.0%
- Debt Collection5.0%
- Banks and Lenders5.0%
- Online Shopping and Negative Reviews4.0%
- Auto Related3.0%
- Business and Job Opportunities2.0%
- Internet Services2.0%
- Credit Cards2.0%
Top identity theft types
Share of identity theft reports. A report can include more than one type.
- Credit Card38.0%
- Other Identity Theft33.0%
- Loan or Lease22.0%
- Bank Account8.0%
- Phone or Utilities8.0%
Frequently asked questions
- What are the most common scams in Texas?
- In 2024, the most reported categories from Texas were credit bureaus and information furnishers (32%), identity theft (20%), imposter scams (9%).
- How much money did people in Texas lose to fraud?
- Texas consumers reported losing $898M 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