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Fraud and Scam Reports in Wyoming, 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
- 5,212
- 899 per 100,000 people, 40th of 50
- Reported fraud losses
- $20.1M
- Total for the year
- Median loss
- $600
- Reports with a dollar loss
- Identity theft reports
- 697
- 120 per 100,000 people, 45th of 50
Top report categories
Share of fraud and other reports from the state
- Imposter Scams19.0%
- Identity Theft12.0%
- Online Shopping and Negative Reviews11.0%
- Banks and Lenders7.0%
- Internet Services5.0%
- Prizes, Sweepstakes and Lotteries4.0%
- Credit Bureaus and Information Furnishers4.0%
- Privacy, Data Security, and Cyber Threats4.0%
- Auto Related3.0%
- Debt Collection3.0%
Top identity theft types
Share of identity theft reports. A report can include more than one type.
- Other Identity Theft32.0%
- Credit Card27.0%
- Loan or Lease21.0%
- Bank Account14.0%
- Employment or Tax-Related8.0%
- Phone or Utilities8.0%
Frequently asked questions
- What are the most common scams in Wyoming?
- In 2024, the most reported categories from Wyoming were imposter scams (19%), identity theft (12%), online shopping and negative reviews (11%).
- How much money did people in Wyoming lose to fraud?
- Wyoming consumers reported losing $20.1M to fraud in 2024, with a median loss of $600 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