NDBA - North Dakota Bankers Association
02/25/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 02/25/2026 09:37
Nearly Half of Americans Exposed to Scams Every Day
Forty-six percent of U.S. adults said they receive communications they suspect are scams every day, while 77% say they are targeted by scammers at least once a week, according to a new survey by U.S. News and World Report.
The survey found that nearly one-quarter of respondents (23%) reported losing money to scams within the past three years. The median amount lost to fraud was $250, with only 36% of respondents recovering the funds.
Two-thirds of respondents believe artificial intelligence will put their financial health at risk, according to the report. The majority of respondents (79%) also believe that AI is making scams harder to detect.
As far as who is responsible for preventing scams, 37% said that it is up to individual consumers to protect themselves, 32% said the responsibility should fall on banks and financial institutions, and about 30% said government and law enforcement should do more to stop scammers.
To view the survey, visit: https://www.usnews.com/banking/articles/2026-banking-scams-survey
The survey found that nearly one-quarter of respondents (23%) reported losing money to scams within the past three years. The median amount lost to fraud was $250, with only 36% of respondents recovering the funds.
Two-thirds of respondents believe artificial intelligence will put their financial health at risk, according to the report. The majority of respondents (79%) also believe that AI is making scams harder to detect.
As far as who is responsible for preventing scams, 37% said that it is up to individual consumers to protect themselves, 32% said the responsibility should fall on banks and financial institutions, and about 30% said government and law enforcement should do more to stop scammers.
To view the survey, visit: https://www.usnews.com/banking/articles/2026-banking-scams-survey
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