# Scams in the US reach a record high, while most victims never recover their money

https://mins.news/en/video/41984

- The Associated Press, 2026-09-02 12:20 UTC
- Society
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=26OEiEsFP08

> Scams in the United States have surged to a record level. An investigation by The Associated Press and FRONTLINE found that, despite efforts by the Trump administration and Congress to combat them, victims still have little recourse to recover their money.

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