WSJ: Who Are the Victims of Cyberfraud? Take Our Quiz and Find Out

 By SIMON CONSTABLE

Unfortunately, no one is safe from cyber scams. If you’re online, you’re vulnerable.

But research findings and government data can help pinpoint which kinds of scams are most likely to be practiced—and on whom. Arming ourselves with some basic knowledge like this might help us avoid becoming the next victim.

Find out how much you know about cyberfraud in our quiz here.

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The FBI received on average 2,412 complaints of cyberfraud each day during 2023. Which age group made the most complaints?

2 OF 10

In 2023, the FBI’s Crime Complaint Center, or IC3, received a record 880,418 complaints of cyberfraud with potential losses of more than $12.5 billion, the FBI says. Which type of fraud was used to steal the most money?

3 OF 10

In 2023 the FBI received 69,468 complaints mentioning cryptocurrency. Which age group made the most fraud complaints mentioning crypto?

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