04/04/2024
Don't fall victim to impersonation scams! According to the FTC, Americans lost $1.1 billion to these scams in 2023 alone.
Scammers are getting craftier, with business and government impersonation incidents on the rise. From fake account security alerts to phony subscription renewals, here are the top five scam types to watch out for:
1️⃣ Copycat Account Security Alerts
2️⃣ Phony Subscription Renewals
3️⃣ Fake Giveaways, Discounts, or Money to Claim
4️⃣ Bogus Problems with the Law
5️⃣ Made-up Package Delivery Problems
🛡️ Protect yourself with these tips:
Avoid clicking on unsolicited URLs
Don't trust requests for money transfers
Verify suspicious communications
Stay vigilant, and remember: if it seems too good to be true, it probably is.
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Impersonation scams in the U.S. exceeded $1.1 billion in losses last year, according to statistics collected by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), a figure that is three times higher than in 2020.