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Before you pay that toll: FTC says these scam texts cost Americans $3.5B

Summary by Mass Live
Imposter scams were the top consumer complaint for the ninth year in a row, according to a recent report from the Federal Trade Commission. During 2025, the agency received more than 1 million reports about imposter scams, with reported financial losses increasing by nearly 20% to $3.5 billion.

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Mass Live broke the news in Springfield, United States on Saturday, May 9, 2026.
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