You or someone you know was or is about to be a victim of cybercrime. When it happens -- report it!
A recent study estimated that only 5% of victims report cybercrime. If true, this means that around 1/3 of Americans were victims of cybercrime last year! Reporting cybercrime is important!
A recent Pew Research Study looking at mass-market consumer fraud (this covers a variety of fraud schemes, including investment schemes, computer repair schemes, etc.) determined that less than 5% of victims reported to a government agency.
Together, 4.8 percent of victims complained to a BBB or to a government agency.
Based on the FTC 2023 Sentinel Repo…
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