Reports of scam losses topped $1 billion in North Carolina over five years
Reports stayed near 74,000 while losses climbed from about $95 million in 2021 to more than $342 million in 2025, FTC data show.
- North Carolina consumers reported over $1 billion in scam-related losses between 2021 and 2025, according to an analysis of Federal Trade Commission data. Annual losses climbed steadily from about $95 million to just over $342 million during this five-year period.
- While financial losses surged, the number of scam reports grew modestly from 71,000 in 2021 to 74,000 in 2025. The data reflect only reported incidents, as many victims never file official complaints with the FTC.
- Scam patterns vary by location across the state; Mecklenburg County recorded nearly 7,000 online shopping reports, while Brunswick County led in romance and tech support scams. Durham County saw the highest per-capita rate for immigration services scams despite recording only seven reports.
- Psychology professor Daniel Simons, co-author of Nobody's Fool, notes that "Anyone can fall for a scam" because fraudsters create urgency and tailor stories to specific victims. He advises consulting an uninvolved party before providing money or information under pressure.
- The North Carolina Department of Justice recommends verifying business legitimacy before providing personal information. Press secretary Ben Conroy noted Attorney General Jeff Jackson's office collaborates with law enforcement and partners to prevent scams and assist authorities.
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Reports of scam losses topped $1 billion in North Carolina over five years
Scam-related losses reported by North Carolina consumers topped $1 billion over five years, according to an analysis of Federal Trade Commission data provided to Enlace Latino NC by The Associated Press.
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