Why identity theft comes back for the same people

The Federal Trade Commission reported that people who have previously fallen victim to fraud are targeted again by scammers offering fake recovery services that require upfront fees. The FTC identified this pattern as part of its analysis of fraud complaints. Victims of initial scams are contacted with promises to recover lost money if they pay a fee first. The agency noted this repeat targeting occurs across multiple fraud schemes including romance scams, investment fraud, and lottery scams.

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