Utah Ranked Fifth for Online Shopping Scam Risk in 2025
A new analysis found that Utah residents faced significant financial threats from digital retail fraud in 2025.
Updated on Oct. 5, 2026 in Credit Cards
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Utah placed fifth among U.S. states for online shopping scam risk according to data analyzed from 2025. Residents experienced high financial losses from various forms of digital fraud during the year.
Why it matters
The ranking highlights the heightened vulnerability of state residents to financial crimes when shopping online. Understanding these patterns helps consumers identify risks associated with common fraud types like non-delivery and counterfeit goods.
Utah shoppers lost an average of $13,490 per reported incident of non-delivery. The state also ranked third highest for losses related to credit card and check fraud.
The players
Kindred Press
This organization produces research and reports analyzing consumer trends and marketplace risks.
Internet Crime Complaint Center
This agency serves as the central hub for reporting and analyzing cybercrime and online fraud within the United States.
The details
The Kindred Press study measured victim rates per 100,000 residents to determine risk levels across the United States. In addition to non-delivery issues, Utah saw high rates of overpayment victims, ranking fourth, and seventh for victims receiving counterfeit items.
Timeline
The data collection for internet crime reports took place throughout 2025.
Market Landscape
The study updates the understanding of state-level digital fraud exposure by utilizing the 2025 Internet Crime Complaint Center cybercrime reporting framework. This data clarifies how Utah residents compare to national peers in an increasingly high-risk digital commerce environment.
Shoppers in Utah should exercise increased caution, particularly when making high-value online purchases that could lead to significant financial loss. Verify merchant credibility and monitor bank statements closely to detect unauthorized charges or check fraud early.
The takeaway
Consumers should prioritize using secure payment methods that offer fraud protection to mitigate the risks associated with online shopping. Being aware of the specific types of fraud prevalent in the state can help residents avoid becoming part of these statistics.
Further reading
Learn more about securing your financial data by visiting the Credit Cards section.
More information
For more information on the methodology and full findings, visit Kindred Press products.
Source note: This article includes information reported by CacheValleyDaily.
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