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Americans are inundated with suspected scams. New polling shows why few victims report them
Summary by The Piney Point Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Amelia Thomson-Deveaux, Associated Press , as published by KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)
· June 25, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further information can be found through The Associated Press, which commissioned the research.
Scams affect many people in the US. A significant number have fallen victim to these attempts, resulting in loss of money or personal information. Details about the scope of the issue are available from a recent survey.
This survey was conducted in February and provides insight into the experiences of Americans with scams. Further information can be found through The Associated Press, which commissioned the research. The survey's findings are based on data collected during this time, offering a glimpse into the problem of scams in the US.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 25, 2026 ·
Source: KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? Scams affect many people in the US. A significant number have fallen victim to these attempts, resulting in loss of money or personal information. Details about the scope of the issue are available…
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