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(Memphis) The Federal Trade Commission has released its top consumer complaints for 2013.
According to the FTC, consumers lost $1.6 billion to fraud overall last year.
The top complaints include identity theft and debt collection, followed by banks and lenders.
Top Consumer Complaints
| Category |
Number of Complaints |
Percentages |
| Identity Theft |
290,056 |
14% |
| Debt Collection |
204,644 |
10% |
| Banks and Lenders |
152,707 |
7% |
| Imposter Scams |
121,720 |
6% |
| Telephone and Mobile Services |
116,261 |
6% |
| Prizes, Sweepstakes, and Lotteries |
89,944 |
4% |
| Auto Related Complaints |
82,701 |
4% |
| Shop-at-Home and Catalog Sales |
66,024 |
3% |
| Television and Electronic Media |
53,087 |
3% |
| Advance Payment for Credit Services |
50,422 |
2% |
