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.