$1,650median fraud loss reported by people 80 and over, FTC 2024
People aged 80 and over reported a median fraud loss of $1,650 to the FTC in 2024, against $189 for those aged 19 and under.
Older people report fewer scams overall and lose more each time. The median rises with every age band in the data.
Source: US Federal Trade Commission.
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