Oct 31, 2023

Yes, young people get scammed too

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Scammers don't discriminate. Today, we delve into the types of scams Gen Zers fall for and what consumers can do to protect themselves.

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Yes, young people can fall victim to scams

by David Brancaccio and Erika Soderstrom

Oct 31, 2023

Anti-scam education “is not information to just pass on to your grandmother,” says Emma Fletcher of the Federal Trade Commission.

Rip-off schemes involving investments, jobs and online shopping usually target younger people, says Emma Fletcher, senior data researcher at the Federal Trade Commission.

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