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Scams & Fraud
There's been a twenty-fold increase in bank impersonation scams since 2019.
One of the most popular ways for criminals to steal money and sensitive information is by impersonating a trusted source—often a government agency.
Scams take many forms so being aware and understanding the variety of ways criminals use to steal money can help you stay a step ahead of scams. Scammers may seek payment through hard-to-trace methods with few or no protections including gift cards, cryptocurrency, wire transfers, peer-to-peer apps and, more recently, gold bars.
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While scams take many forms, scammers may seek payment through a few hard-to-trace methods with few or no protections, including gold bars.
AARP California is hosting in-person fraud presentations, shred events, and cybersecurity workshops across San Diego in May, June, and July!
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Little Rock Shred Fest May 3, 2025
The 2024 Consumer Sentinel Network Data Book, recently released by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) shows Wyomingites as having lost $20.1 million in total fraud losses in 2023 with a median fraud loss of $600 per incident. That ranks Wyoming 40th in the nation for fraud reported by population per 100,000 population.
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