Email scams continue to pose significant threats to Americans, with individuals frequently targeted by fraudulent schemes designed to steal personal information and funds.
A notable example involved Debbie Casey, who received an email urging her to cancel a non-existent $400 Geek Squad subscription. This incident highlights the typical modus operandi of scammers, which includes creating a false sense of urgency to provoke victims into immediate action.
The Cost of Email Scams to Americans
According to recent data from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Americans reported losses exceeding $660 million due to impersonation scams in the last year. This staggering figure likely represents only a fraction of the total losses, as many incidents go unreported.
The prevalent impersonation scams often involve well-known companies like Best Buy, Geek Squad, Amazon, PayPal, Microsoft, and Publi
