American's lost 10 billion dollars to scammers in 2023. 

Top 5 Scams

1. Imposters 
2. Online Shopping and Negative Reviews
3. Prizes, Sweepstakes, & Lotteries
4. Investments
5. Business and Job Opportunities

Investment scams carried the highest financial loss at $4.6 billion in 2023, a 21% increase over 2022. 

The U.S. Securities & Exchange Commission host Investor.gov to offer resources, financial planning tools, and tips to investors. The website also allows users to search their investment professional to verify their professional license and registration, and even their years of experience. 

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Visit the Federal Trade Commission to learn more.