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Fraud and Scam Reports in Vermont, 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
- 5,860
- 908 per 100,000 people, 36th of 50
- Reported fraud losses
- $10.6M
- Total for the year
- Median loss
- $285
- Reports with a dollar loss
- Identity theft reports
- 651
- 101 per 100,000 people, 49th of 50
Top report categories
Share of fraud and other reports from the state
- Imposter Scams24.0%
- Identity Theft10.0%
- Online Shopping and Negative Reviews10.0%
- Banks and Lenders8.0%
- Credit Bureaus and Information Furnishers4.0%
- Auto Related4.0%
- Internet Services3.0%
- Privacy, Data Security, and Cyber Threats3.0%
- Health Care3.0%
- Prizes, Sweepstakes and Lotteries3.0%
Top identity theft types
Share of identity theft reports. A report can include more than one type.
- Credit Card34.0%
- Other Identity Theft20.0%
- Bank Account18.0%
- Loan or Lease17.0%
- Employment or Tax-Related10.0%
Frequently asked questions
- What are the most common scams in Vermont?
- In 2024, the most reported categories from Vermont were imposter scams (24%), identity theft (10%), online shopping and negative reviews (10%).
- How much money did people in Vermont lose to fraud?
- Vermont consumers reported losing $10.6M to fraud in 2024, with a median loss of $285 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