Study warns over half of Americans hit by fraud in 2025

A new study indicates that more than half of Americans experienced fraud last year. Experts say scams are becoming increasingly efficient and the trend is expected to worsen.

The research highlights a sharp rise in fraudulent activities affecting U.S. consumers throughout 2025. Human error remains the primary factor enabling these incidents despite growing awareness efforts.

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