Day 468 || scammed (+ how likely it is to happen to you)

Make Your Damn Bed · May 27, 2022 · 8m

Have you ever been scammed?

In the first Friendly Fear Bait Friday (FFBF) - we're discussing the concept of the theme and introducing the first fear bait: SCAMS!

Here are some scam stats:

In the US, one in ten adults will fall victim to a scam or fraud every year.

1.3 million children have their identities stolen every year.

You are more likely to become a victim of identity fraud by having your wallet snatched than you are via online fraud.

When it comes to victims of doorstep fraud, 85% are over 65.

In 2018 internet-enabled theft, fraud, and exploitation were responsible for a massive $2.7…