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Americans are inundated with suspected scams. New polling shows why few victims report them
Summary by Magnolia News Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Amelia Thomson-Deveaux, Associated Press , as published by KPRC 2 Houston / Click2Houston (NBC)
· June 25, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Details about the survey's findings can be found through The Associated Press, which partnered with the research center to gather this information.
Scams are a common problem for many people. A significant number of individuals have fallen victim to these attempts, resulting in financial or personal losses. Further information on this issue is available from a recent survey conducted in February.
This survey was done by a research center that studies public affairs. Details about the survey's findings can be found through The Associated Press, which partnered with the research center to gather this information.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 25, 2026 ·
Source: KPRC 2 Houston / Click2Houston (NBC) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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