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41,124
With a complaint in the last 3 months
$15.9bn
Reported lost to fraud in 2025, FTC
Daily
Updated from FTC complaint data, last 9 September 2026

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The number you report today is the one someone searches tomorrow

Every entry in these records started as somebody saying "this happened to me." If a call, text, or website tried something on you, add it. The next person who gets that call will find your warning waiting for them.

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Counts on this page are the number of consumer complaints recorded against this entry in the Federal Trade Commission Do Not Call data set, together with reports sent in by readers. A complaint records unwanted contact received by a consumer. It is not by itself proof that any person or company broke the law. Last updated 9 September 2026.

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If you already sent money or shared information, act fast. Follow these steps in order.

1

Call Your Bank or Card Company Immediately

Use the number on the back of your card, not any number the caller gave you. Ask them to freeze the transaction or account.

2

Call the National Elder Fraud Hotline

Free help, 7 days a week.

Call 1-833-372-8311
3

Report It to the Government

File a free report at the Federal Trade Commission so they can investigate.

Go to reportfraud.ftc.gov