New Hampshire Banking Department · NH
The Federal Trade Commission wants you to share your story about scams and fraud
August 28, 2026
Summary
The New Hampshire Banking Department is relaying an FTC consumer education campaign encouraging the public to report scams and fraud to the FTC at ReportFraud.ftc.gov, noting that reports enter the Consumer Sentinel Network used by law enforcement. The campaign also promotes sharing scam information with friends and family and subscribing to FTC Consumer Alerts. No regulatory requirements or obligations are imposed on mortgage lenders, brokers, or servicers.
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From the Federal Trade Commission:
Many people experience fraud but never report it, and scammers count on you staying silent. Your story — especially when you share it with friends, family, and the FTC — is a powerful tool in the fight against fraud. Here’s why your report matters.
When you share your scam story with people you know, you’re helping them (and yourself) better recognize and avoid that scam in the future. When you file a report with the FTC, it goes into Consumer Sentinel Network, a secure national database available to local, state, and federal law enforcement.
From there, the FTC uses reports in a few ways. FTC investigators, lawyers, analysts, and others review reports to spot patterns and build cases. FTC staff also look at reports to find new scams to talk about in the Consumer Alerts that help people spot and avoid those scams.
Watch the FTC’s Why Report Fraud video to see exactly how your report can make a difference.
Tell one person in your life what the scam looked like so they recognize it.
- Report what happened at ReportFraud.ftc.gov
- Subscribe to FTC’s Consumer Alerts to stay updated on the latest scams
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