(NAFB) Cybercrime might seem like something out of a spy novel or a big city, but it happens in rural America. The Federal Trade Commission recently reported another record year of fraud losses totaling $12.5 billion by American consumers. The losses affect people of all ages, but older Americans lost the most, and many don’t have the means to rebuild their nest eggs. Sean Voskuhl, AARP State Director for Oklahoma, says it can happen to anyone.
Audio PlayerOlder Americans will likely get scams by phone, get impostor scams, be asked to send gift cards, and lose more money. There are hundreds of scams, but only six or seven ways you’ll be asked for money.
Audio PlayerPeer-to-peer payment apps are unprotected forms of payment, so it’s essential to know exactly who you are sending money to on those platforms. Voskuhl also talks about where the most significant losses can happen.
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