FTC Releases 2015 Top Consumer Complaints

Not much changed in the list of 2015  top consumer complaints compiled by The Consumer Sentinel Network. Approximately 3,083,379 complaints were filed in 2015. Missouri, Connecticut, and Florida had the most identity theft complaints and Florida, Michigan, and Georgia had the most complaints overall. Here is the breakdown:

Debt Collection                                        897,655

Identity Theft                                           490,220

Imposter Scams                                       353,770

Telephone & Mobile Services                275,754

Prize, Sweepstakes, Lottery                   140,136

Banks and Lenders                                 131,875

Shop At Home/Catalog Sales                96,363

Auto Related                                              93,917

TV & Electronic Media                            47,728

Credit Bureaus, Info Furnisher              43,939

 

The FTC has launched a new website specifically for Identity Theft issues. It provides a wide array of resources and info for reporting and repairing Identity Theft  problems. For more information call the FTC at 1-877-382-4357 or visit their website at www.IdentityTheft.gov.

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