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acamstoday.org
During the 2024 holiday season, scammers exploit increased shopping and financial transactions through six primary threats: phishing/smishing attacks impersonating banks and retailers, fake e-commerce sites and social media ads offering unrealistic deals, and charity scams mimicking legitimate nonprofits. Consumers are advised to verify sender authenticity, avoid clicking unsolicited links, research retailers thoroughly, and donate only through verified charity websites, while bank employees should monitor accounts for unusual activity and educate customers about legitimate communication practices.
scamwatch.gov.au
This is an educational awareness piece emphasizing that scams affect Australians across all demographics, regardless of background, age, or income level. The article provides guidance on protecting oneself from scams and offers information in multiple languages to reach diverse communities.
jacksonvillefreepress.com
The Department of Justice released its annual report detailing enforcement actions against elder fraud and abuse, resulting in over 300 enforcement actions against more than 700 defendants that recovered nearly $700 million and protected over 225,000 seniors. Cases included romance scams and government impersonation schemes, with the DOJ blocking $27 million in fraudulent transfers and the National Elder Fraud Hotline fielding over 50,000 calls from seniors seeking assistance. Notable prosecutions included two Pittsburgh nursing homes convicted of falsifying records to conceal inadequate care, and investigations into New Jersey Veterans Memorial Homes that found constitutional rights violations due to inadequate infection control and medical care.
prnewswire.com
Elder fraud prevention advocate Janine Williamson called on Congress to pass the Protecting Consumers from Payment Scams Act (S. 4943 and H.R. 9303), which would require financial institutions to reimburse fraud victims and hold banks accountable, citing that one in three consumers experienced bank fraud resulting in $10 billion in losses last year. Williamson's advocacy is motivated by her uncle Larry Cook's loss of millions of dollars in a phishing scam, which inspired Virginia's HB 692 ("Larry's Law"), now in effect, requiring financial institutions to train employees to identify elder financial exploitation and establish trusted contacts on accounts. Williamson has filed a $
tribuneindia.com
Fraudsters impersonating police officers are increasingly targeting citizens through calls and digital means, creating panic and extorting money by falsely claiming victims are implicated in criminal activities. Experts recommend multiple preventive measures including: enhanced public awareness about "digital arrest" scams (which are illegal), better police capacity building in cybercrime investigation, stricter sentencing laws, reporting suspicious calls to the national cyber crime helpline (1930), and collaboration between police and telecom providers to combat these scams.
businesstoday.in
Deepfake scams use AI to create hyper-realistic fake videos, audio, and images to defraud individuals and financial institutions, with approximately 3% of KYC fraud cases already involving deepfakes. Fraudsters exploit emotional manipulation by impersonating loved ones in distress calls requesting money or by creating fake identities to bypass security checks. To protect yourself, verify unexpected requests by contacting the person directly, watch for audio-video lag in video calls, request official email follow-ups from known domains, limit personal information on social media, and use deepfake detection tools.
jamaica-gleaner.com
This educational article outlines key strategies for protecting oneself from cyberscams, emphasizing the "three S's": stay suspicious, stop to think, and stay protected. Common scam tactics exploit fear, urgency, and money as bait, with particular vulnerability among seniors and isolated individuals through romance scams, job scams, robocalls, and impersonation schemes; experts recommend verifying contacts through official channels and using reverse-image searches to identify fake profiles.
indiatvnews.com
India experienced a significant cybercrime surge in 2024, with approximately Rs 120.3 crore lost to "digital arrest" scams from January to April alone, where criminals impersonate law enforcement via video calls to coerce victims into paying money under threat of arrest. The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) warned of related scams involving fake service disconnection threats, while the National Cybercrime Reporting Portal recorded 7.4 lakh complaints in Q1 2024, reflecting a steep increase from previous years. Victims should report suspicious calls through official portals and avoid making payments when threatened with legal action or service interruptions.
legalserviceindia.com
India's Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has prohibited transactions through "mule accounts"—bank or brokerage accounts used to conceal the true identity of individuals conducting illegal financial activities such as market manipulation, insider trading, and money laundering. The regulatory action targets a growing threat to market integrity, as rising digital trading platforms have made it easier for criminals to create mule accounts using fake or stolen identities to artificially inflate or deflate stock prices and mislead investors. This 2024 amendment strengthens SEBI's enforcement framework to enhance transparency, accountability, and investor protection in Indian securities markets.
abc7chicago.com
The Better Business Bureau warned of seven major holiday scams targeting consumers during the shopping season, including misleading social media ads, illegal gift exchange schemes (pyramid schemes), fraudulent holiday apps, phishing texts claiming account compromises, free gift card scams, employment fraud targeting seasonal job seekers, and fake look-alike websites. Consumers are advised to research businesses before purchasing, check privacy policies, avoid clicking links in unsolicited messages, and contact companies directly rather than through links in suspicious emails or texts.
levittownnow.com
Pennsylvania State Police warned of a sophisticated Bitcoin scam targeting older residents, wherein scammers impersonated financial institution representatives and federal agents (FBI, FTC) to convince victims to withdraw cash and deposit it into Bitcoin kiosks under the pretense of protecting their assets from fraudulent activity. Victims were tricked into providing receipts or scanning QR codes that granted scammers access to the transferred funds, which are typically irretrievable due to Bitcoin's anonymous nature. The scammers used phone number spoofing to appear legitimate, and victims are urged to report incidents to the Federal Trade Commission at 877-382-4357.
bleepingcomputer.com
Scammers are targeting British senior residents with phishing text messages falsely claiming winter heating allowance and cost-of-living support payments, directing them to fake GOV.UK websites that harvest personal and payment information. The campaign exploits recent UK government cuts to Winter Fuel Payments and uses approximately 597 unique domains disguised with lookalike GOV.UK addresses, with the phishing sites strategically designed to display only on mobile devices. The UK Police Regional Organised Crime Unit has warned pensioners to be vigilant against these fraudulent messages impersonating government departments.
klfy.com
Meta is developing new security features for Facebook and Instagram, including facial recognition technology and video selfie verification, to protect users from account hacks, extortion, and celeb-baiting scams (where fraudsters use celebrity likenesses to trick users into sharing personal information or money). The technology will allow locked-out users to recover their accounts faster and will be rolled out to Louisiana users in the coming weeks, with facial data used only for verification purposes and not stored in databases.
news18.com
The Enforcement Directorate filed a writ petition with the Jharkhand High Court alleging that the state government failed to respond to 47 FIRs and multiple corruption complaints involving at least three ministers and four IAS officers over alleged scams in land, mining, sand, coal, and MGNREGA sectors between September 2022 and September 2024. The ED claims the state deliberately stonewalled investigations into what it characterizes as systematic corruption, while the ruling JMM party counters these are politically motivated allegations by the BJP ahead of assembly elections.
mirror.co.uk
A survey of 100 fraud cases by the National Fraud Helpline found that 74% of victims had a mental health condition, with additional vulnerabilities including physical disabilities, long-term illnesses, recent life crises (income loss, relationship breakdown, bereavement), and language barriers. Victims lost an average of £15,095 each through various scams including romance, cryptocurrency, rental, and investment schemes, with psychological consequences including depression and suicidal ideation. The study highlights how scammers deliberately target vulnerable populations and calls for greater protective measures from government, banks, and technology companies.
dfpi.ca.gov
Romance scams, also known as confidence scams, are a growing fraud problem in the United States, with the FBI's Internet Crime Complaint Center receiving over 1,800 complaints in 2021 resulting in losses exceeding $133.4 million. Scammers typically use emotional manipulation through fake online profiles (catfishing), false love relationships with urgent money requests, and fraudulent websites to steal personal information and money from victims. To protect yourself, avoid sending money or personal information to people you've only met online, watch for red flags like refusals to meet in person or requests for unusual payments, and stop all contact immediately if you suspect a scam.
cleveland.com
Scam losses in Cuyahoga County, Ohio more than doubled in the first 10 months of 2024, with 890 reported scams totaling $2.9 million (averaging $25,610 per victim), up from 774 scams and $1.2 million the previous year. The majority of scams (53%) now involve criminals posing as trusted companies or government employees, with particularly sophisticated schemes including fake tech support pop-ups leading to remote computer access and unauthorized fund transfers, fake sheriff impersonations threatening arrest for missed jury duty, and targeted email/pop-up alerts that convince victims to move all their savings to bitcoin accounts—some victims lost
msnbc.com
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alaskasnewssource.com
The U.S. Secret Service warned Alaska consumers about an ongoing skimming scam affecting credit, debit, and SNAP benefit cards, particularly targeting Mat-Su area grocery shoppers whose electronic benefit accounts were drained. During an August outreach operation across Alaska, authorities inspected over 1,750 point-of-sale terminals and recovered two skimming devices from gas pumps and ATMs, with sophisticated Eastern European criminal groups believed responsible for most incidents. The Secret Service recommends using ATMs inside financial institutions with security cameras, checking for tampering signs, and shielding PIN entry, while victims should report fraud immediately to local law enforcement and contact the Alaska Department of Health for SNAP card fraud reimb
cbp.gov
Scammers posing as U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers are calling residents nationwide claiming to have intercepted drug or money shipments with the victim's name, demanding personal information like Social Security numbers and banking details while threatening police arrival if the target refuses to comply. The scammers use authentic-sounding details including real CBP employee names, fake case numbers, and pre-recorded messages to appear legitimate. CBP emphasizes it never calls citizens unsolicited requesting money, personal information, or threatening legal action, and urges residents to hang up on such calls and report them to the Federal Trade Commission.
dfpi.ca.gov
California's Department of Corporations and Department of Real Estate issued a joint consumer alert warning homeowners about mortgage loan modification scams, particularly those charging illegal advance fees (prohibited since 2009) and schemes involving signing over property or defaulting on loans to avoid foreclosure. The alert advised homeowners to contact the Department of Real Estate or Attorney General's office before hiring loan modification consultants and warned that such fraudulent tactics could result in faster property loss rather than foreclosure prevention.
newslj.com
This article covers multiple current fraud and cybersecurity threats: Wyoming residents report receiving suspicious DocuSign phishing emails and fraudulent holiday sale emails (claiming 50% off heaters endorsed by Elon Musk) with spelling errors and fake purchase links. The FBI warns that hackers are bypassing two-factor authentication by exploiting website cookies after users click fraudulent links, while a new "Quishing" scam embeds malicious code in QR codes to direct victims to harmful sites. Post-election scams are also surging, including deepfake videos from foreign sources and phishing attempts disguised as election updates or donation requests, with experts advising users to verify sources
gvnews.com
Over 200 Green Valley residents attended a Fight Fraud Day Forum to learn about current scam techniques and prevention strategies from the Pima County Sheriff's Department and other law enforcement and banking experts. The forum highlighted that scammers primarily operate via phone and internet from outside the United States, and stressed that education and community awareness are the most effective tools to combat fraud. Detective Santiago Hernandez noted that while total fraud cases decreased, the monetary losses increased significantly, with seniors accounting for 26% of cases but losing the most money—averaging $1,630 in their 80s and 90s—and the forum demonstrated how scammers use AI-generated profiles, cloned phone numbers, and Chat
keysnews.com
A California financial advisor, Paul Horton Smith, was convicted in January of operating a $24 million Ponzi scheme called "Northstar" from 2000 to 2020, defrauding hundreds of elderly victims who believed they were investing in annuities or real estate. Elder fraud reports nationally increased 14% in 2023 with losses exceeding $3 billion annually, taking forms ranging from investment scams and romance scams to government impersonation, with emerging threats including AI-generated voice impersonation. To protect themselves, seniors should verify advisor credentials through BrokerCheck and IAPD databases, work with transparent advisors who maintain client fund access,
makeuseof.com
A phishing email impersonating PayPal nearly deceived the author by mimicking legitimate invoice formatting, proper spelling and grammar, and passing Gmail's initial filters, claiming a $999 eBay purchase the author had not made. The author identified the scam by noting the absence of Gmail's verified checkmark, recognizing the non-official email domain, and checking for unauthorized PayPal notifications. To minimize damage, the author avoided replying to the scam email, did not disclose sensitive information, changed their PayPal password, enabled two-factor authentication, and reported the incident to authorities.
makeuseof.com
This educational piece provides guidance on responding to phishing attacks and malware infections. It advises users who suspect malware exposure to run antivirus scans and quarantine suspicious files, and those with compromised login credentials to immediately change passwords on critical accounts (starting with banking) using a separate device and contact their bank if credit card information was exposed. The article emphasizes prevention strategies including maintaining skepticism toward emails, avoiding clicking links, and manually verifying URLs before visiting websites.
wcpo.com
Online puppy scams defraud victims by using fake websites, stolen photos, and impersonated breeders to sell non-existent puppies at discounted prices. One victim, Bridget Huddleston, lost hundreds of dollars after being directed to pick up a Yorkie at an airport where no dog existed, with some victims losing $6,000-$7,000 before realizing the scam. To avoid these frauds, experts recommend requesting videos and live video chats, verifying sellers through online reviews, meeting dogs in person, and remembering that legitimate breeders have long wait lists and charge fair market prices.
cadillacnews.com
Lake City businesses are warning each other about an email scam in which fraudsters pose as event planners requesting large catering orders (such as 300 cupcakes), then ask the business to process a payment on their behalf, promising to reimburse them later. Red flags include unusually large order sizes, poorly worded emails suggesting use of an online translator, mentions of hiring professionals like DJs or event planners, and the scammer's refusal to communicate by phone (claiming hearing impairments). Business owners recommend verifying legitimacy through direct phone calls before accepting orders or making payments.
bulawayo24.com
South Africans lost R1.1 billion to digital banking fraud in 2023, a 47% increase from R735,000 in 2022, with banking app fraud comprising 60% of digital incidents and averaging R19,793 per victim. The rise is attributed to social engineering techniques and vishing (voice phishing), where scammers impersonate bank officials to extract sensitive information like passwords and usernames. As the holiday shopping season approaches, consumers are urged to verify website legitimacy, be skeptical of deals that seem too good to be true, and use secure payment methods to prevent fraud.
irs.gov
Three individuals were sentenced for their roles in a Ghana-based romance scam targeting elderly U.S. victims between March 2019 and March 2022: Sadia Alhassan (18 months prison), Shawn William Smith (1 day prison), and Mohammed Saaminu Zuberu (5½ months prison). The defendants served as money launderers and intermediaries, receiving funds that scam victims wired or mailed after being deceived into believing they were in romantic relationships with military personnel, with total restitution ordered at $581,261.67.
aarp.org
A Colorado woman named Debbie Fox fell victim to a romance scam after meeting a man named Russell online who posed as a successful businessman; after weeks of communication, he manipulated her into sending him nearly $60,000 by claiming he needed help with a work crisis overseas and appealing to her guilt when she initially refused. The scam highlights how fraudsters exploit emotional connections and personal values to persuade victims to transfer funds, and the podcast episode features Debbie's courageous decision to share her story publicly to help raise awareness about this common type of elder fraud.
giant.fm
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Ogheneofejiro Godswill Uzokpa, a 28-year-old Nigerian national, was sentenced to seven years in federal prison for conducting a romance scam that defrauded at least a dozen victims, primarily elderly or disabled women, of hundreds of thousands of dollars between March 2020 and February 2021. Uzokpa and co-conspirators created fake online identities posing as professionals abroad, built romantic relationships with victims to gain trust, then requested money under false pretenses such as processing fees, using U.S.-based "money mules" to transfer the stolen funds to Nigeria. The court ordered Uzokpa to pay $329
aol.com
Scammers are impersonating legitimate bail bond companies in North Alabama, contacting relatives of jailed inmates and demanding payment via Cash App or prepaid gift cards before disappearing with the money. Red flags include requests for payment through apps or gift cards and communication only by phone or email, whereas legitimate bail bond companies require in-person office visits and signed contracts. At least two reported cases in Huntsville and Florence resulted in losses of $1,120 and similar amounts, with vulnerable populations like elderly family members and concerned parents being particularly susceptible to this fraud.
thedailycougar.com
Young adults aged 18-24 experienced higher financial losses from scams than other age groups according to the Better Business Bureau's 2023 report, as scammers target vulnerable university students unfamiliar with protecting personal information. Common scams affecting college students include scholarship scams requesting application fees, textbook scams involving discounted or counterfeit books, job scams promising unrealistic pay and remote work, and housing scams using fake rental listings to solicit deposits. Students should verify websites and sources, avoid unsolicited offers that seem too good to be true, and use trusted campus resources like career fairs and verified recruiters to stay safe.
techradar.com
A Netskope report found that approximately three in every 1,000 banking employees fall victim to phishing scams monthly, meaning over 1,000 UK bank workers are potentially clicking malicious links each month. Hackers succeed by designing fake websites mimicking legitimate banks to steal login credentials and account information, with Russian criminal groups identified as the primary threat actors using malware families like SLoad and AgentTesla. The report recommends banks implement stronger security measures including multi-factor authentication, employee training, email verification practices, and thorough inspection of downloads to prevent fraud.
home.barclays
Barclays warns that purchase scams are rising significantly, with 72% originating on social media, and the average claim exceeding £700 in 2024. Despite 55% of Black Friday shoppers expressing concern about scams, only 51% conduct any checks before purchasing and 84% are overconfident they won't be victimized—with 37% citing scam fears as their reason to avoid the sales entirely. The bank recommends shoppers verify retailer legitimacy and reviews before checkout, as the pressure of limited-time deals (FOMO) increases vulnerability to fraud.
irishtechnews.ie
This educational piece discusses the prevalence and types of online scams targeting seniors, drawing parallels between modern cyber-scammers and historical fraud schemes. In 2023, the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre processed 62,365 fraud reports totaling over $554 million in losses, with seniors especially vulnerable due to their trust and familiarity with traditional communication. Common scams include phishing emails, tech support pop-ups, fraudulent government calls threatening legal action, and romance scams, with the article emphasizing that skepticism, verification of requests, and avoiding hasty responses are key protective measures.
quintenews.com
The Ontario Provincial Police and Northumberland OPP are conducting fraud awareness initiatives during Crime Prevention Week 2024, with Community Safety Officers delivering presentations to seniors at community organizations and clubs. The presentations distribute resources including the Competition Bureau's "Little Black Book of Scams" and Elder Abuse Prevention Ontario materials, along with practical anti-fraud tools like RFID-blocking cards and tips on recognizing common scams across phone, email, and in-person contact methods. The initiative emphasizes the key message that if an offer sounds too good to be true, it likely is, and encourages community members to request voicemails for important contacts to verify legitimacy.
wydaily.com
Online scams caused an estimated $1 trillion in global losses in 2023, with Americans over 60 experiencing more than $3.4 billion in losses that year, primarily through tech support scams and investment schemes involving cryptocurrency. Experts are convening at the Global Anti-Scam Summit in November 2023 to develop cross-industry and international strategies to combat increasingly sophisticated scams that operate across multiple countries. The FBI advises people to consult trusted friends and family before responding to suspicious communications and warns of scammers exploiting the 2024 election for fraud.
ag.state.mn.us
Attorney General Keith Ellison warned Minnesota veterans about "claim shark" scams operating before Veterans Day, in which unauthorized individuals and companies illegally charge veterans large fees or a percentage of benefit increases to assist with VA benefit claims they falsely promise to expedite or guarantee. Claim sharks use aggressive advertising, deceptive contracts, and high-pressure tactics while impersonating authorized representatives, and veterans can protect themselves by using only VA-accredited attorneys, claims agents, and Veterans Service Organization representatives who offer free assistance and by never sharing login credentials or signing contracts outside official VA representation forms.
bbc.com
Durham County Council warned residents about a fake dental practice scam operating via social media in Shildon, after receiving five complaints about a supposed new NHS dentist opening promoted through the account "The Dental Surgery." The scam used a professional-looking website with an NHS logo and payment options to solicit personal and banking information; at least one victim, Jacqui Nicholson, paid £53 per appointment for herself and her husband before discovering the deception. Similar dental scams have been reported across multiple regions in the UK, exploiting people's frustration with NHS dentist shortages and lengthy waiting times.
indiatoday.in
Multiple victims in India lost significant sums—including a man from Udupi who lost Rs 14 lakh and a 63-year-old from Hyderabad who lost Rs 50 lakh—after being added to WhatsApp groups by scammers posing as financial advisors offering stock market tips and high returns. The scammers directed victims to download fraudulent investment apps (such as "Causeway" and "Skyrim Capital"), where victims initially saw fake profits but were then locked out when attempting to withdraw funds. The article advises protecting oneself by avoiding unknown contacts online, being wary of guaranteed or extremely high returns (a hallmark of fraud), an
indiatvnews.com
An Udupi man lost Rs 14 lakh and a 63-year-old Hyderabad man lost Rs 50 lakh in fake investment scams involving WhatsApp groups promoting bogus trading apps ("Causeway" and "Skyrim Capital") that promised unrealistic returns and locked victims out of their accounts after deposits. Scammers exploit seniors' unfamiliarity with technology by adding them to fraudulent investment groups and fake apps designed to appear legitimate, making it critical for users to verify apps through official stores, avoid unsolicited investment groups, and consult certified financial advisors rather than relying on messaging app recommendations.
justice.gov
A Nigerian national, Ogheneofejiro Godswill Uzokpa, was sentenced to seven years in federal prison for operating a romance scam that defrauded at least a dozen victims—primarily elderly and disabled women—of hundreds of thousands of dollars between March 2020 and February 2021. Uzokpa and his co-conspirators posed as romantic interests online, built trust with victims, then requested money under false pretenses such as processing fees, using U.S.-based money mules to transfer funds to Nigeria. The judge ordered him to pay $329,470 in restitution to his victims.
wsiltv.com
A 28-year-old Nigerian man, Ogheneofejiro Godswill Uzokpa, was sentenced to seven years in federal prison for operating a romance scam that defrauded at least a dozen victims, primarily elderly or disabled women, of hundreds of thousands of dollars between March 2020 and February 2021. Uzokpa and co-conspirators posed as American professionals abroad using false identities, built romantic relationships to gain trust, then solicited money for fabricated emergencies like "processing fees," with U.S.-based accomplices acting as "money mules" to transfer funds to Nigeria. The court ordered Uzokpa to pay $329
southernillinoisnow.com
A 28-year-old Nigerian national, Ogheneofejiro Godswill Uzokpa, was sentenced to seven years in federal prison for operating a romance scam that defrauded at least a dozen elderly and disabled women across the United States of hundreds of thousands of dollars between March 2020 and February 2021. Uzokpa and his co-conspirators posed as romantic interests online to gain victims' trust, then used U.S.-based "money mules" to collect and transfer stolen funds totaling at least $329,470, which he was ordered to repay in restitution.
lawandcrime.com
Franklin Ikechukwu Nwadialo, a 40-year-old Nigerian national, was indicted on 14 counts of wire fraud for operating a romance scam between December 2019 and December 2023, defrauding multiple women out of more than $3 million. Operating under various aliases (Giovanni, Tony Giovanni, David Giovanni, Antoni Giovanni) on dating websites, Nwadialo targeted older, often widowed or divorced women by posing as a U.S. military officer deployed overseas, then requesting money for fabricated expenses such as military fines, funeral costs, and tuition. One victim liquidated her deceased husband's retirement account, took
kmvt.com
The Office on Aging in Ketchum, Idaho reported a rise in financial scams targeting elderly residents and hosted a fraud prevention seminar on November 7 featuring officials from the Idaho Department of Finance, AARP, and Idaho Commission on Aging. The event aimed to educate the community about common scams affecting seniors, including fake virus pop-ups and romance scams that exploit lonely individuals for significant sums of money.
timesofsandiego.com
The San Diego Seniors Community Foundation and FBI are hosting free Elder Fraud Prevention seminars during International Fraud Week to educate seniors about recognizing and avoiding scams. In 2023, seniors over age 60 reported losses exceeding $3.4 billion to the Internet Crime Complaint Center, with tech support fraud being the most common crime type affecting this age group ($600 million in losses) and investment scams being the costliest ($1.2 billion). The seminars will cover common fraud schemes including romance scams, tech support fraud, cryptocurrency scams, and investment fraud.
usatoday.com
Global scam losses reached $1.03 trillion in the past 12 months, with U.S. victims experiencing the highest average loss per scam at $3,520, according to the 2024 Global State of Scams report. Scammers are increasingly using artificial intelligence for attacks like deepfake grandparent scams and CEO fraud, with only 4% of victims recovering their money and 70% failing to report scams to law enforcement. Despite 67% of survey respondents claiming they can identify scams, the rising frequency of attacks—nearly half of people encounter scams weekly—demonstrates that education alone is insufficient to prevent victimization.