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The FBI says cybercriminals and online scammers stole a record $16.6B in 2024, up from $12.5B in 2023; over 60s lost $4.8B, including $1.8B via investment scams (Kevin Collier/NBC News)

Kevin Collier / NBC News: The FBI says cybercriminals and online scammers stole a record $16.6B in 2024, up from $12.5B in 2023; over 60s lost $4.8B, including $1.8B via investment scams  —  A new report illustrates how cybercrime is a growing problem, with older Americans hit particularly hard.

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The FBI says cybercriminals and online scammers stole a record $16.6B in 2024, up from $12.5B in 2023; over 60s lost $4.8B, including $1.8B via investment scams (Kevin Collier/NBC News)

Kevin Collier / NBC News:
The FBI says cybercriminals and online scammers stole a record $16.6B in 2024, up from $12.5B in 2023; over 60s lost $4.8B, including $1.8B via investment scams  —  A new report illustrates how cybercrime is a growing problem, with older Americans hit particularly hard.

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