Computers are part of daily life for nearly every U.S. household, which makes dependable help, scam awareness, and thoughtful repair decisions matter. This page brings together a small set of useful national figures from public agencies. It is not a survey of Mark’s customers and does not claim that every fraud report or electronics-recycling figure is local to Mountain City.
Last updated: July 20, 2026. Each statistic links to its original source and names the reporting year.
95.5%
of U.S. households have a computer
The Census Bureau’s latest American Community Survey estimate shows how central computers remain to everyday household life.
U.S. Census Bureau, Computer and Internet Use · latest ACS 5-year estimates, accessed July 2026
$12.5B
reported lost to fraud in 2024
The Federal Trade Commission says reported fraud losses rose 25% from the prior year. This figure covers all reported fraud, not only computer-related scams.
Federal Trade Commission, March 2025 · 2024 reporting year
2.6M
consumer fraud reports received in 2024
The FTC received roughly the same number of fraud reports as in 2023, while the share of people reporting a financial loss increased.
Federal Trade Commission, March 2025 · 2024 reporting year
$2.95B
reported lost to imposter scams in 2024
Imposter scams were the second-highest fraud category by reported losses. A fake technical-support call or pop-up can be one form of impersonation.
Federal Trade Commission, March 2025 · 2024 reporting year
$982.4M
reported lost by people 60+ to tech-support scams in 2024
The FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center reports this amount for complainants aged 60 and older. It reflects reports made to the FBI, not every loss that occurred.
FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center, 2024 IC3 Annual Report · 2024 reporting year
38.5%
of selected consumer electronics were recycled in 2018
EPA estimates 2.7 million tons of consumer electronics were generated that year. The agency’s selected-electronics group includes computer equipment, phones, televisions, and related devices.
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, durable goods data · 2018 reporting year; latest EPA figure on this series
How to use these facts
National statistics give useful context, but they cannot diagnose a particular computer, account, or storage device. If an unexpected pop-up or caller says you need support, pause and contact a business yourself. If a computer is slow or a device is failing, a careful assessment can help separate a manageable problem from a situation that needs physical repair or specialist recovery.
Cite this page
Suggested citation: Mark’s Computer Repair. “Computer Use, Scam & E-Waste Statistics.” Updated July 20, 2026. https://marksrepair.com/fact-sheet.
For a specific figure, link directly to its section above and consult the original government source for the full methodology.