Sadly, Montanans Keep Falling For These 6 Sleazy Scams
6 Of The Most Common Scams Affecting Montanans
If you have never found yourself to be the victim of a scam, consider yourself lucky.
1 in 10 Americans will find themselves a victim of a scam or fraud each year, and it's only going to get worse.
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You probably know someone who has been the victim of a scam.
Heck, just last month I had my debit card information stole by someone in Massachusetts.
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Scammers Use Email, Phone, And Mail To Get Your Information
I mentioned that scams, fraud and identity theft are only going to increase, that's according to the website Legal Jobs.
Here are some stats they provide,
- In the US, one in ten adults will fall victim to a scam or fraud every year.
- 1.3 million children have their identities stolen every year.
- You are more likely to become a victim of identity fraud by having your wallet snatched than you are via online fraud.
- When it comes to victims of doorstep fraud, 85% are over 65.
- In 2018 internet-enabled theft, fraud, and exploitation were responsible for a massive $2.7 billion in financial losses.
- In 2019 phishing attempts grew by 65%.
- 1 in 10 profiles on free dating sites is a scam.
- In 2018 82% of organizations were victims of payment fraud.
Check out the 6 most common scams that Montana resident fall for in the gallery below. 👇
You never know where scammers will attack you next to get your information, heck it could be something as simple as ice cream.
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6 Of The Most Common Scams Affecting Montanans
Thanks to the Montana Department of Revenue we know these 6 scams are what Montana residents will have to deal with most commonly. Knowing these scams will help protect you and your identity.
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Merciless phone scammers are targeting unaware folks with schemes involving pleas for charity, car warranties, unpaid traffic tickets, you name it. The Federal Trade Commission says, "Scammers often ask you to pay in ways that make it tough to get your money back. No matter what payment method you used to pay, the sooner you act, the better."
If you have paid one of these scammers and then realize you have been scammed, here are 8 tips from the Federal Trade Commission, on what to do if you have paid a scammer.
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