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Fraud and Scam Reports in West Virginia, 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
- 14,911
- 836 per 100,000 people, 47th of 50
- Reported fraud losses
- $27M
- Total for the year
- Median loss
- $341
- Reports with a dollar loss
- Identity theft reports
- 2,017
- 113 per 100,000 people, 47th of 50
Top report categories
Share of fraud and other reports from the state
- Imposter Scams17.0%
- Identity Theft12.0%
- Online Shopping and Negative Reviews9.0%
- Credit Bureaus and Information Furnishers9.0%
- Banks and Lenders8.0%
- Auto Related4.0%
- Prizes, Sweepstakes and Lotteries4.0%
- Internet Services4.0%
- Debt Collection3.0%
- Telephone and Mobile Services3.0%
Top identity theft types
Share of identity theft reports. A report can include more than one type.
- Other Identity Theft31.0%
- Credit Card30.0%
- Bank Account17.0%
- Loan or Lease15.0%
- Employment or Tax-Related10.0%
Frequently asked questions
- What are the most common scams in West Virginia?
- In 2024, the most reported categories from West Virginia were imposter scams (17%), identity theft (12%), online shopping and negative reviews (9%).
- How much money did people in West Virginia lose to fraud?
- West Virginia consumers reported losing $27M to fraud in 2024, with a median loss of $341 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