All around the signs of the approaching holiday season are with us. People are anxious to help others during the holiday season. They are equally anxious to take advantage of good buys and consumer opportunities.
Not surprisingly, scammers will be out in force to have a great holiday at the expense of honest people.
According to a study of the 50 states by market research firm TOP Data, financial crime has increased 10% this year in the country compared to 2019 figures. Sixty-one percent of Americans have experienced credit card fraud in 2022 and 40% of them have lost a significant amount of money as a result.
To break down the results, America’s Safest States — https://topagency.com/report/safest-states-in-america/ — found that, although South Carolina had an increase of 39% in financial crimes this year, the state keeps having one of the lowest rates compared to other states.
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These are the results for South Carolina in financial crimes in 2022: (1# represents the lowest crime rates and #50 the highest)
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