Older Americans reported $2.1 billion in fraud losses of at least $100,000, accounting for 70% of the $3 billion lost overall, according to the FTC.
Reported fraud losses among older Americans hit $3 billion in 2025 as big losses surge: FTC report
Source: CNBC
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