(BPT) - Did you know over half of adults worldwide (57%) faced at least one scam attempt this past year? As the holiday season kicks into high gear, scammers aren't taking time off — they're cashing in on the season of goodwill. And many of them are successful: Scammers are expected to steal an estimated $442 billion globally by the end of 2025.
A recent AARP survey found the holidays in particular see a spike in phishing and other scams, including requests from fake charities, fraudulent texts about unsuccessful deliveries, online shopping scams and more. These scams are aimed at shoppers of all ages: Reports of encountering fraud while online shopping jumped from 36% last year to 41% this year among those ages 18-34, with a 12% bump among ages 35-44 — totaling 42% reporting fraud attempts in that age group.
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