Scam Targets
Although some scams are catered towards specific groups of individuals such as the elderly or those in debt, the reality is that scammers are equal opportunity exploiters. Scammers will not think twice about taking money from anyone they can, since the combined total of all people being scammed is a lot nicer when you can take from everybody.
As an example, let's review a table showing the average loss of various age ranges who have been affected by a scam.
| Age Range | Average Amount Lost |
|---|---|
| 19 and Under | $188 |
| 20 - 29 | $400 |
| 30 - 39 | $380 |
| 40 - 49 | $450 |
| 50 - 59 | $500 |
| 60 - 69 | $600 |
| 70 - 79 | $751 |
| 80+ | $1700 |