Scam by State
Scam alerts in West Virginia
FTC Consumer Sentinel 2024 data
The FTC publishes state-by-state fraud and identity theft reports. This page summarizes the data for this state.
Last updated: March 2026
Total reports
18,000
Reports per 100k
1,021
Top category
Imposter Scams
Median loss
$350
Top fraud categories (state vs national)
Total reported losses in West Virginia: $52 million.
How to protect yourself in West Virginia
- 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 West Virginia
Imposter Scams is the top category. Learn more about this scam type:
Scam type: Imposter Scams →