Checked
Fraud and Scam Reports in Washington, 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
- 87,780
- 1,134 per 100,000 people, 25th of 50
- Reported fraud losses
- $297M
- Total for the year
- Median loss
- $465
- Reports with a dollar loss
- Identity theft reports
- 13,068
- 169 per 100,000 people, 30th of 50
Top report categories
Share of fraud and other reports from the state
- Imposter Scams21.0%
- Identity Theft13.0%
- Online Shopping and Negative Reviews8.0%
- Credit Bureaus and Information Furnishers8.0%
- Banks and Lenders7.0%
- Auto Related3.0%
- Privacy, Data Security, and Cyber Threats3.0%
- Internet Services3.0%
- Debt Collection3.0%
- 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 Theft27.0%
- Bank Account18.0%
- Loan or Lease16.0%
- Government Documents or Benefits10.0%
Frequently asked questions
- What are the most common scams in Washington?
- In 2024, the most reported categories from Washington were imposter scams (21%), identity theft (13%), online shopping and negative reviews (8%).
- How much money did people in Washington lose to fraud?
- Washington consumers reported losing $297M to fraud in 2024, with a median loss of $465 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