🎙️ BBB News You Can Use | The Riskiest Scams of 2024

Описание: On August 13, Megan joined Noah Hatton on WPKZ 105.3 FM The K-Zone to break down the top scams from the 2024 BBB Scam Tracker Risk Report — and why financial grooming scams are becoming more dangerous than ever.

🚨 Here’s what we covered:
• Investment & Crypto Scams – #1 Riskiest
These scams now rely heavily on financial grooming — scammers build a fake relationship, earn trust, then guide victims into fraudulent “investments.” Median loss: $5,000.

• Employment Scams – #2 Riskiest
Fake remote job offers and onboarding fees continue to trick job seekers. Median loss: $1,500.

• Romance/Friendship Scams – #3 Riskiest
The highest median dollar loss of all scams at $6,099, driven by long-term emotional manipulation.

• Online Purchase Scams – Still Common
Though lower on the ranking, nearly 88% of reports involved a financial loss.

We also highlighted key trends:
✔ Scammers increasingly use social media to recruit victims
✔ Reported losses rose 30% year-over-year
✔ Older adults and 18–24-year-olds both face significant financial impact
✔ The top impersonated organizations: USPS, PayPal, Amazon, Spectrum & PCH

💬 “If someone you met online wants to help you invest your money… that’s a massive red flag.” – BBB Institute

🌐 Resources We Mentioned:
Report or search scams → BBB.org/ScamTracker
Learn more → BBB.org/ScamTips
Download the full report → BBBMarketplaceTrust.org/RiskReport

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