Stop Scams Alliance
Stop Scams Alliance and Gallup partnered to study Americans’ perceptions of and experiences with scams, as well as the ways they impact people’s financial security, trust and wellbeing.
United States of Scams: The Financial and Emotional Fallout
Stop Scams Alliance and Gallup’s first joint study finds that scams affected millions of Americans in 2025, imposing significant financial and emotional costs. The data show that scams occur across a wide range of channels, with online purchases, phone calls and social media serving as the most common entry points. Beyond financial losses, scams create lasting emotional harm, with nearly three-quarters of victims reporting a negative impact on their mental health or wellbeing. The research also highlights substantial underreporting to federal authorities and widespread public concern about the growing threat of scams.
Read the full report to learn more about the scale of scams, as well as the impact they have on victims.
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