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Fraud and Scam Reports in Wisconsin, 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
- 53,520
- 908 per 100,000 people, 35th of 50
- Reported fraud losses
- $106M
- Total for the year
- Median loss
- $357
- Reports with a dollar loss
- Identity theft reports
- 8,798
- 149 per 100,000 people, 36th of 50
Top report categories
Share of fraud and other reports from the state
- Imposter Scams16.0%
- Identity Theft14.0%
- Credit Bureaus and Information Furnishers13.0%
- Online Shopping and Negative Reviews8.0%
- Banks and Lenders7.0%
- Auto Related4.0%
- Debt Collection3.0%
- Health Care3.0%
- Internet Services3.0%
- Prizes, Sweepstakes and Lotteries2.0%
Top identity theft types
Share of identity theft reports. A report can include more than one type.
- Credit Card35.0%
- Other Identity Theft29.0%
- Loan or Lease18.0%
- Bank Account15.0%
- Employment or Tax-Related9.0%
Frequently asked questions
- What are the most common scams in Wisconsin?
- In 2024, the most reported categories from Wisconsin were imposter scams (16%), identity theft (14%), credit bureaus and information furnishers (13%).
- How much money did people in Wisconsin lose to fraud?
- Wisconsin consumers reported losing $106M to fraud in 2024, with a median loss of $357 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