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In America, Olive Gardens pasta deal is more secure than our elections
20 Jul 2026 10:13 am
Fraud in the U.S. has reached critical levels, with reported consumer losses to fraud exceeding $12.5 billion. Recent figures indicate that approximately 40% to 41% of U.S. adults have been victimized by financial fraud, with many receiving scam attempts on a daily basis. [1, 2]
National fraud rates and statistics highlight the following key trends:
- Overall Prevalence: Up to 73% of U.S. adults have experienced an online scam or attack, while 28% report being personally scammed over a recent 12-month period, losing an average of $730. [1, 2]
- Financial Losses: Reported losses to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) reached record highs. Investment scams caused the highest aggregate dollar losses, followed by impostor and government imposter scams. [1, 2, 3, 4]
- Credit Card & ID Theft: Credit card fraud remains highly prevalent, with around half of American cardholders experiencing suspicious transactions over a recent period. The FTC logs over 1.1 million identity theft reports annually. [1, 2]
- Vulnerable Demographics: While younger individuals report more instances of losing money, older adults (70+) suffer significantly higher median losses. [1]
- State-by-State Variations: Fraud rates fluctuate geographically. Washington, D.C. (2,509 reports per 100k) and Florida (2,163 reports per 100k) are among the areas with the highest rates of reported financial fraud per capita.