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Fraud Watch: Protecting yourself against phone scams

Fraud Watch: Protecting yourself against phone scams

Update: 2025-11-03
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The Federal Trade Commission says Americans reported losing more than $12.5 billion to fraud in 2024, up 25% from the year before. What's driving the surge, and which scam is hitting consumers the hardest? Amy Nofziger, director of victim support for the AARP Fraud Watch Network joins hosts Nicole Cox and Linda O'Bryon to discuss common scams targeting Americans, particularly through their mobile phones.
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Fraud Watch: Protecting yourself against phone scams

Fraud Watch: Protecting yourself against phone scams

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