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The total losses reported in that category in 2024 were $1.9 billion.

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However, the state with the most consumer losses was California ($1.6 billion).

Also, verify that you’re frequently checking your accounts and bank statements for suspicious activity.

Never reuse passwords and never give out passwords to anyone over the phone.

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Always use two-factor or multi-factor authentication to protect your accounts whenever possible.

It provides an extra step to protect your accounts from hackers and threat actors.

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