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New research by McAfee sheds light on how common these scams are and what kind of scams they are.
Nearly one in four individuals say they know someone or have fallen victim to such scams.
Young adults ( 18-24 ): This group is, surprisingly, the most likely to fall victim to scams.
Younger adults are particularly vulnerable; more than half of 18- to 24-year-olds know someone who's paid up.
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