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Rising fraud complaints and losses among Americans 60 and older in 2025

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Americans 60 and older filed over 200,000 fraud complaints in 2025, with complaint volume rising 37% from the prior year. The cohort also recorded nearly $7.8 billion in losses, a 59% year-over-year increase, and the average loss per complainant reached $38,500. The pattern signals sustained elder-fraud pressure across the country and a growing financial burden on older consumers.

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  1. 29.05.2026 14:07 2 articles · 1mo ago

    Americans 60 and older face surging fraud complaints and losses

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    The FBI's 2025 Internet Crime Report says elderly Americans aged 60 and older filed over 200,000 fraud complaints last year, a 37% increase over 2024, and reported nearly $7.8 billion in losses, a 59% year-over-year rise. The average loss per complainant reached $38,500, indicating escalating financial harm to older consumers nationwide.

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