Results: The Cost of Getting Scammed
1.
1.
Scam losses in the U.S. have reached record levels, while victims often have little recourse. Have you or someone you know ever lost money to a scam?
Yes
39%
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512 votes
No
61%
•
791 votes
2.
2.
Some other countries put more responsibility on financial institutions to reimburse victims. If someone is tricked into sending money to a scammer, should their bank be required to reimburse them?
Yes, in most cases
28%
•
370 votes
Yes, but only if the bank failed to detect warning signs
30%
•
387 votes
No, individuals are responsible for money they voluntarily send
21%
•
278 votes
Undecided
21%
•
268 votes
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