Sunday, September 6, 2026

Scams in the US are at a record high. Yet most victims get no help and some end up losing even more

 Scams in the US are at a record high. Yet most victims get no help and some end up losing even more (Thanks to Jaclyn for this one)

Online scammers have been on the rise, especially with the advent of AI. The scammers are using fake identities to gain personal information and even money. In fact, there has been a loss of $15.9 billion dollars due to online scams in 2025, which is a 25% increase since 2024. 

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