AARP releases “Consumer fraud in America: The Black Experience”
- One in five have lost money
- More than half of victims have also been victims of another scam
- Most common are government imposters, lottery and work from home scams
The fastest growth in fraud is among those under 21 says new study
Tip of the week: An alert reader reports that Marriott Reward points are being stolen and used. This may be due to a series of data breaches the company experienced. So this is a reminder to check your reward point accounts and frequent flyer miles from time to time so make sure someone hasn’t been stealing the awards you’ve earned.
