elder-fraud complaints in 2024
Adults 60+ reported more complaints to the FBI IC3 than any other age group.
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Adults 60+ reported more complaints to the FBI IC3 than any other age group.
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Sources: FBI IC3 2024 Internet Crime Report; AARP digital literacy research.
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