Scam by State
Scam alerts in Delaware
FTC Consumer Sentinel 2024 data
State-level fraud statistics help you understand the most common scams where you live. Here is the FTC data for this state.
Last updated: March 2026
Total reports
13,000
Reports per 100k
1,301
Top category
Imposter Scams
Median loss
$500
Top fraud categories (state vs national)
Total reported losses in Delaware: $52 million.
How to protect yourself in Delaware
- Do not send money or gift cards to anyone who contacts you unsolicited.
- Verify contact information independently before sharing personal or financial details.
- Report fraud to the FTC at reportfraud.ftc.gov.
- Contact your state Attorney General for state-specific resources.
Most reported scam type in Delaware
Imposter Scams is the top category. Learn more about this scam type:
Scam type: Imposter Scams →