Many people have experienced scams, with a significant portion reporting financial loss. A survey found that a large majority of Americans have encountered some form of scam. The use of personal information to personalize scams is also a concern, with some people reporting that their most recent scam attempt used their own information.

Companies and governments are being called to action to address the issue. Consumer confidence in data privacy is declining, indicating a need for change.

Further details on the survey and its findings are available from Consumer Reports.