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FTC warns of record $3.5 billion losses to imposter scams in 2025

The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) warned that Americans lost $3.5 billion to imposter scams in 2025, with reported losses nearly tripling since 2020.

Source BleepingComputer AI Summary Updated June 16, 2026
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The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) warned that Americans lost $3.5 billion to imposter scams in 2025, with reported losses nearly tripling since 2020. [...]

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