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Nearly 44% of older Americans are unaware of phantom hacker scams.

PublisherAbrigo
ReportFraud in america has diverged into two distinct challenges across age groups
Published13 May 2026
TopicsPhantom Hacker Scams, US

Published by Abrigo in Fraud in america has diverged into two distinct challenges across age groups, 13 May 2026. The figure is taken from the report as published; the full methodology is in the source.

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