Americans lost $5.7 billion to investment scams in 2024, FTC says. Here’s how to protect yourself

Americans lost .7 billion to investment scams in 2024, FTC says. Here’s how to protect yourself

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Americans reported losing $5.7 billion to investment scams in 2024, according to the Federal Trade Commission. The typical victim lost more than $9,000 on average.
“Pig-butchering scams” are a common investment fraud whereby scammers develop a relationship with victims, entice them to invest money and then swindle them.
There are three common signs of fraud that can help people avoid being duped.

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