The state to be catfished the most is…
Sep 3, 2024, 5:50 PM | Updated: Sep 13, 2024, 11:57 am
Which states lose the most in phony romance scams?
According to Emisil data, Californians lose almost $200 million dollars a year to Catfishers.
The investigation examined how many victims were swindles, how much money was lost, and how often state residents searched for terms like “How do I know if I’m being catfished?”
California took the top spot in terms of total amount of money lost, and Florida and Texas came in second and third.
Alaska had the highest number of victims. New Mexicans seem to be scam-resistant: State residents lost under $2 million dollars to catfishing scams.
“Avoid sharing sensitive personal information (address, financial details, etc.) with someone you’ve only met online,” researchers said.
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