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FBI says online scams raked in record $16.6 billion last year, up 33% from 2023

Scammers stole a record $16.6 billion in 2024, the FBI said on Wednesday. That marked a 33% increase from 2023, according to the FBI's Internet Crime Complaint Center's annual report. More than a quarter million complaints reported money lost to a scam, with an average of a loss of more than $19,000.

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Cybercriminals and scammers stole a record $16B in 2024, new FBI report says

The new report also noted that ransomware remained the largest threat to U.S. critical infrastructure in 2024, with complaints rising 9% from 2023.

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Online scammers stole a record $16.6B last year, FBI says

People were swindled out of $16.6 billion by online bad actors in 2024, according to a recently released report from the FBI's Internet Crime Complaint Center.

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What To Do If You Discover Mom or Dad Is Caught in a Romance Scam?

If you suspect or know your parents have been targeted by a romance scammer, help them report the crime and claw back any ...

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How to protect yourself from online romance scammers

According to a 2024 survey, roughly half (47 percent) of women using online dating services were victims of a romance scam. These scams steal not only one’s heart, but also one’s trust ...

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Oklahoma woman charged with laundering $1.5M from elderly women in online romance scam

Charges have been filed against Joan Echohawk, 53, who is accused of laundering approximately $1.5 million in funds from elderly women through online romance scams. Pawnee County Sheriff Charges ...

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