08/04/2025

Online Scams and Attacks in America Today

Most Americans receive scam calls, texts and emails at least weekly

Online scams and other internet crimes are skyrocketing, with a record $16.6 billion in losses reported to the FBI in 2024. The federal government, banks and companies are all sounding alarms. And the public is also wary, with many having firsthand experience:

Nearly all Americans view online scams and attacks as a national problem. More than nine-in-ten say online scams and attacks are a problem in the country, including 79 percent who describe them as a major problem.

Most U.S. adults have been a victim of an online scam or attack. The Pew Research Center found that 73 percent of U.S. adults have even experienced things like credit card fraud, ransomware or online shopping scams.

Please select this link to read the complete article from The Pew Research Center.