Pew Research Center conducted this study to understand Americans’ experiences with and views of online scams and attacks. For this analysis, we surveyed 9,397 adults from April 14 to 20, 2025.

Online scams can take various forms, from phishing emails to fake online marketplaces. Understanding these scams is the first step toward protecting yourself. AOL has partnered with the best in the ...

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Scams have become one of the most pervasive threats in today's digital world. They are no longer isolated attempts of deception, but organized, fast-moving, personal and increasingly powered by AI.