Americans lost $5.7 billion to investment scams in 2024, FTC says. Here's how to protect yourself
Americans lost $5.7 billion to investment fraud in 2024, up 24% from 2023, according to the Federal Trade Commission.
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Americans lost $5.7 billion to investment scams in 2024, FTC says. Here's how to protect yourself
Most people — 79% — who reported an investment scam to the FTC lost money, with the typical victim losing more than $9,000 on average, the agency said. Since FTC data is based on consumer ...