LAS VEGAS ( FOX5 ) — A recent report from the Better Business Bureau raises renewed red flags for seniors about scammers, but it also contains a warning for those much younger.
The BBB’s annual Scam Tracker Risk Report shows that last year, consumers 65 and older lost the most money to scams, with getting conned out of around $160. They’re followed closely by those between 18 and 24, who lost around $150.
Older victims lost the most money to cryptocurrency and investment ripoffs, while the younger ones got lured into employment scams most frequently.
The report shows children are not immune to cybercrime. Nearly 10% of parents surveyed said scammers had targeted their kids through social media, phone calls or text messages, or gaming platforms.
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