As more Americans go online to shop, sell, and handle finances, fraudsters are finding new ways to trick people out of their money.
According to a recent Bankrate Financial Fraud Survey, about 1 in 3 U.S. adults (34%) have been targeted by a scam or experienced financial fraud since January 2024. Out of those, nearly 2 in 5 (37%) actually lost money.
Scams have evolved, too. They’re no longer just poorly written messages you can easily spot. Now, it’s fake job offers that require a fee, sketch
