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Imposter scams are rising because criminals are doing more research—especially on social media—to target and earn the trust of victims they think might result in a big payday.
The elderly are still the prime targets because, according to the FTC, older victims tend to lead to bigger paydays for crooks.
4 Popular Phone Scams:
- The Tech Support Scam
- Family Emergency Scam
- Government Imposter Scam
- Medicare Scam