New Jersey Consumer Fraud Claims Down, Monetary Loss Up

While consumer fraud rose more than 70% nationwide last year, it dropped slightly in New Jersey.

Data from the Federal Trade Commission shows consumer fraud topped $5.8 billion last year with 2.8 million consumers, with imposter scams and online shopping scams among the most common types of fraud. Business and job opportunities along with internet services, sweepstakes and other prizes rounded out the top five fraud categories in 2021, according to the FTC.