A new survey released Thursday by the Federal Trade Commission reveals that 25 million Americans have been hit by fraud in the past year.
Top scams in the past 12 months:
- Advance-fee loan scams – 4.55 million victims;
- Buyers clubs – 4.05 million victims;
- Credit card insurance – 3.35 million victims;
- Credit repair – 2 million victims;
- Prize promotions – 1.8 million victims;
- Internet services – 1.75 million victims;
- Pyramid schemes – 1.55 million victims;
- Information services – .8 million victims;
- Government job offers – .65 million victims; and
- Business opportunities – .45 million victims.