Older Adults and Caregivers

In 2022, those ages 65+ reported a higher median dollar loss than the overall median dollar loss ($171), but they reported a lower susceptibility than other age groups.  Ages 55–64, on the other hand, reported a higher susceptibility and a lower median dollar loss than consumers overall. 

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