Public Safety•18 reports
45DOOM SCORE
US scams reach record levels as victims struggle to obtain help
United States
First seen: Sep 2, 2026, 12:16 PM UTCUpdated: Sep 2, 2026, 10:16 PM UTC
WHAT HAPPENED
Scam activity in the United States is reported at a record high, while many victims receive no assistance and some lose additional money.
SO WHAT?
Widespread fraud creates significant financial harm and exposes gaps in victim protection.
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pressdemocrat.comen
Scams in the US are at a record high. Yet most victims get no help
Sep 2, 2026, 10:16 PM UTC
alaskapublic.orgen
Scams in the U.S. are at a record high. Yet most victims get no help.
Sep 2, 2026, 9:31 PM UTC
nbcconnecticut.comen
U.S. scams hit record high as victims struggle to get help – NBC Connecticut
Sep 2, 2026, 9:16 PM UTC
nbclosangeles.comen
U.S. scams hit record high as victims struggle to get help – NBC Los Angeles
Sep 2, 2026, 9:02 PM UTC
mercurynews.comen
Scams in the US are at a record high. Yet most victims get no help and some end up losing even more
Sep 2, 2026, 8:32 PM UTC
nbcphiladelphia.comen
U.S. scams hit record high as victims struggle to get help – NBC10 Philadelphia
Sep 2, 2026, 8:02 PM UTC
nbcwashington.comen
U.S. scams hit record high as victims struggle to get help – NBC4 Washington
Sep 2, 2026, 6:01 PM UTC
eastbaytimes.comen
Scams in the US are at a record high. Yet most victims get no help and some end up losing even more
Sep 2, 2026, 5:47 PM UTC
sun-sentinel.comen
Scams in the US are at a record high. Yet most victims get no help
Sep 2, 2026, 5:47 PM UTC
advocate-news.comen
Scams in the US are at a record high. Yet most victims get no help
Sep 2, 2026, 5:31 PM UTC
capitalgazette.comen
Scams in the US are at a record high. Yet most victims get no help
Sep 2, 2026, 5:31 PM UTC
messenger-inquirer.comen
Scams in the US are at a record high. Yet most victims get no help and some end up losing even more
Sep 2, 2026, 5:16 PM UTC
kimt.comen
Scams in the US are at a record high. Yet most victims get no help and some end up losing even more
Sep 2, 2026, 4:47 PM UTC
mymotherlode.comen
Scams in the US are at a record high. Yet most victims get no help and some end up losing even more
Sep 2, 2026, 1:47 PM UTC
reflector.comen
Scams in the US are at a record high. Yet most victims get no help and some end up losing even more
Sep 2, 2026, 1:02 PM UTC
goskagit.comen
Scams in the US are at a record high. Yet most victims get no help and some end up losing even more
Sep 2, 2026, 12:32 PM UTC
winnipegfreepress.comen
Scams in the US are at a record high. Yet most victims get no help and some end up losing even more – Winnipeg Free Press
Sep 2, 2026, 12:17 PM UTC
somdnews.comen
Scams in the US are at a record high. Yet most victims get no help and some end up losing even more
Sep 2, 2026, 12:16 PM UTC