Scam
Imposter Scams
FTC data show consumers reported losing $3.5 billion to imposter scams in 2025, where fraudsters pretend to be trusted figures to steal money. These scams can target anyone and cause significant financial loss.
Risk Snapshot
Current Risk Scores
Exposure Risk
5/5
How likely a family or household is to encounter this risk in everyday digital life.
Harm Severity
4/5
How serious the impact could be if the threat affects a family or household.
Household Susceptibility
2/5
How likely someone in a household is to trust, fall for, or be affected by the threat.
Lumo Insight
Lumo’s Tip
Imposter scammers often use familiar authority figures and urgent language to trick victims, so noticing pressure tactics can help spot scams sooner.
Take Action
What To Do Next
- Verify caller identities before sharing personal information\nTeach family members how to recognize common imposter tactics\nSet up call-blocking and spam filters to reduce unwanted contacts\nMonitor bank and credit card statements regularly for suspicious activity
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Helpful Resources
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Source Trail
Recent Reporting
These are some of the signals and source stories that informed this threat summary.