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Scammers are getting smarter, and Americans are losing billions. Could you spot a scam before it's too late?
From fraudulent phone calls to convincing messages and elaborate schemes designed to steal your savings, today's scams are harder to recognize than ever. Even the most careful people can fall victim.
So how can you protect yourself and the people you love?
In this episode of Flyover Focus, Ayla counts down 10 common scams targeting Americans right now, revealing how they work, the warning signs to watch for, and how to avoid them.
And the No. 1 scam on our list? It could put your entire retirement savings at risk.
Watch the full countdown to see how many of these scams you would recognize.
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0:00 - Intro:
00:55 - 10. TOLL ROAD AND DELIVERY TEXTS
01:42 - 9. FAKE ONLINE STORES
03:05 - 8. SWEEPSTAKES AND LOTTERY SCAMS
03:40 - 7. MEDICARE SCAMS
04:29 - 6. THE GRANDPARENT SCAM
05:28 - 5. GOVERNMENT IMPERSONATION
06:56 - 4. ROMANCE SCAMS
07:58 - 3. BANK IMPERSONATION
08:49 - 2. TECH SUPPORT AND THE PHANTOM HACKER
10:13 - 1. INVESTMENT AND CRYPTOCURRENCY SCAMS
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