ABC News
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30th April 2024
Americans older than 60 lost $3.4 billion to scams in 2023: FBI
There was a 14% increase in complaints filed by elderly victims, the FBI said.
People older than 60 lost more money in scams in 2023 than the previous year -- an 11% increase totaling more $3.4 billion overall, according to a new report released by the FBI on Tuesday.
Commonly known as "elder fraud," financial crimes against seniors totaled $3.4 billion in 2023, up from $3.1 billion in 2022, according to the FBI's 2023 "Elder Fraud Report."
There was also a 14% increase in complaints filed wi