Young Adults

For the first time since we began publishing the Risk Report in 2016, ages 18-24 reported a higher median dollar loss ($220) than all other age groups. Ages 25–34 reported a higher susceptibility (42.6%) than the overall reported susceptibility (40.7%); this age group also reported a higher median dollar loss ($190) than the overall median dollar loss ($171). 

The materials provided below provide valuable information to help young people identify some of the ways scammers may target them and tips to prevent getting involved with fraudsters. 

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