Colorado Scam Rates Are Rising Faster Than You Think

It seems like every year scammers are getting more and more creative.

A recent study from the Pew Research Center found that 73% of adults in the U.S. have experienced some kind of online scam or attack.

Coloradans are no strangers to scams, this state is actually highly susceptible to them!

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Colorado Scam Rates Are Rising Faster Than You Think

Let's break this down a bit.

States With the Highest Scam Impact

How Colorado Compares to Other States

According to a study from Mailgo, Colorado actually ranked sixth in the nation when it comes to statewide population being effected by scams.

The five states that rank higher than the Centennial State are:

1. Nevada
2. Arizona
3. California
4. Wyoming
5. Washington

From the looks of the data, Coloradans see approximately 2 complaints for every 1,000 citizens. The Centennial State also ranks 11th when it comes to actual financial losses from scams.

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How Much Money Coloradans Lose to Scams

Average Financial Loss Per Resident

On average, each Colorado resident loses $40.88 in scams every year. It's clear that scammers are targeting Western states. Only four out of the top ten states in this study were located outside of the western part of the United States.

What To Do If You’ve Been Targeted by a Scam

If you suspect that you or someone you know has been scammed, reach out to the Federal Trade Commission here.

Make sure to check out other tips and information you might need when dealing with scammers through the FTC website here.

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