Protecting Older Consumers 2018-2019: A Report of the Federal Trade Commission

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Article Publication Date: 
10/18/2019
Summary: 
This report outlines the Federal Trade Commission's (FTC) research, law enforcement, and education efforts aimed at protecting older consumers. The report finds that although consumers 60 and older report losing money to scams less often than younger adults, the amount of money they lose is higher. Older adults reported losing money most often to phone scams and online scams. This report also highlights the Pass it On campaign.
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Aging/Older Adults
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