
FDIC Alert: $12.5B Scam Epidemic
The alarming rise of bank impersonation scams, causing a staggering $12.5 billion in losses during 2024, reveals a critical and growing threat to American consumers’ financial security. Fraudsters posing as bank employees exploit trust and fear, draining customers’ accounts through sophisticated deception. Understanding the scope, methods, and prevention of these scams is vital for consumers,…