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Scams in the US are at a record high. Yet most victims get no help and some end up losing even more

By The Associated Press - | Sep 3, 2026

A portrait of Simon, who was targeted by a scammer that stole $800,000 from his retirement savings and asked not to be identified by his full name because he's too ashamed to tell most of his family about the crime, and a screenshot of a text message exchange with his scammer, are seen in this single long exposure photograph, Wednesday, June 17, 2026, at his home in southeastern New York. (AP Photo/David Goldman)

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