How to report a scam in Idaho

Scammed? Call your bank or card company first. Calling quickly may improve the chance of stopping a payment, but recovery isn't guaranteed. Then use the list below.

Who to report to in Idaho

• Idaho Attorney General, Consumer Protection Division. Phone: 208-334-2424, or toll-free 1-800-432-3545. Consumer Protection Division. The office also has a Report Scams Idaho page.
• Your local police. File a report. Your bank may ask for it.

Phone numbers and links last verified Oct. 21, 2026. Check the agency's official contact page before calling.

Federal places to report (all states)

• FTC: ReportFraud.ftc.gov for most scams.
• FBI IC3: ic3.gov for online scams, crypto, and email payment scams.
• Identity theft: IdentityTheft.gov gives you a recovery plan.

Idaho scam numbers

FBI, 2025. Idaho residents reported 4,479 internet crimes to the FBI's IC3, 37th in the U.S. Reported losses were $88,725,284, 38th. That's 220.7 complaints per 100,000 people, 40th per person. (FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center, 2025 Internet Crime Report, state data appendix)

Crypto, 2025. Idaho residents filed 1,023 crypto complaints with reported losses of $48,296,733. (According to the FBI.)

Older adults, 2025. Idaho residents age 60 or older filed 1,136 complaints and reported losses of $37,394,229. (According to the FBI.)

FTC, 2024. Idaho had 16,080 fraud and other reports to the FTC. Reported fraud losses were $53.9 million, and the median (middle) loss was $490. Idaho ranked 45th of 50 states for reports per 100,000 people (849). It also had 2,367 identity theft reports, ranking 43rd. The top three report types were imposter scams (19%), identity theft (13%), and online shopping (9%). (FTC, Consumer Sentinel Network Data Book 2024)

These numbers only count people who reported. Many people don't, so real losses are likely higher. FTC figures come from unverified consumer reports, not a survey.

Scams Idaho officials are warning about

• Fake utility calls and websites. In October 2026, the Attorney General warned about scammers pretending to be Idaho Power. They use spoofed phone numbers and fake websites that offer low power rates, then ask for personal and payment details. (Idaho AG consumer alert, Oct. 15, 2026)
• Jury duty scams. In February 2026, the Attorney General and state court and law enforcement groups warned about calls and messages claiming you missed jury duty and must pay a fine right away. (Idaho AG release, Feb. 12, 2026)

What to do right now

1. Stop all contact. Hang up on callers who threaten to shut off your power or arrest you. Look up the real number yourself.
2. Call your bank or card company and ask whether the payment can be stopped or reversed.
3. Change passwords on any account the scammer touched, and turn on two-step login.
4. Save proof: screenshots, texts, emails, call logs, receipts, and phone numbers.
5. Report it to the state agency listed above, plus the FTC or IC3.
6. Beware of "recovery" offers. A request for a fee to get your money back is a common warning sign of a recovery scam.

Nearby states

• How to report a scam in Washington
• How to report a scam in Oregon
• How to report a scam in Montana

Learn more

• How to report a scam anywhere in the U.S.
• How a $25 million email payment scam worked
• The fake closing email that cost $1.3 million

Last checked October 2026. Phone numbers and links come from each agency's official website. Agencies change them, so check the agency's site if something doesn't work. FraudMeNot is an independent publisher. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or acting for any government agency listed here. Links go to official sites. We can't take reports or get your money back. General education only, not legal, financial, tax or security advice. No guarantee. Consult a qualified professional. Stories may be dramatized or composite; see each label. See our disclaimer. Found an error? Tell us.