Report by Abrigo

Fraud in america has diverged into two distinct challenges across age groups

29 FINDINGSPublished May 13, 2026
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Key Findings

34% of Americans cite credit card fraud as their top concern.

Credit Card FraudUS

54% of Americans aged 35 to 44 are concerned about peer-to-peer scams.

Peer-to-Peer FraudUS

More than half of Americans under 35 are concerned about deepfake scams.

FraudDeepfakesUS

17% of Americans aged 65 and older agree that the financial institution bears responsibility for fraud.

Bank ResponsibilityUS

8% of Americans aged 65 and older say they are very comfortable using financial apps.

Digital LiteracyFinancial AppsUS

51% of Americans aged 35 to 44 are concerned about deepfakes.

DeepfakesUS

45% of women are concerned about peer-to-peer scams, compared with 40% of men.

Peer-to-Peer FraudScams

13% of Americans cite ACH fraud as a top concern.

ACH FraudUS

79% of Americans support government legislation to address fraud.

FraudUS

42% of Americans say banks are primarily responsible for fraud protection.

Bank ResponsibilityFraud ProtectionUS

43% to 44% of Americans aged 18–34 are concerned about peer-to-peer payment fraud.

Peer-to-Peer FraudUS

66% of Americans aged 55 to 64 are aware of impersonation scams.

Impersonation ScamsUS

Nearly 44% of older Americans are unaware of phantom hacker scams.

Phantom Hacker ScamsUS

59% of Americans aged 35 to 44 are concerned about data breaches.

Data BreachesUS

1 in 5 Americans experienced bank fraud in the past 12 months.

Bank FraudFinancial CrimeUS

59% of Americans affected by fraud report stress or anxiety as a direct result.

FraudUS

Nearly 60% of Americans say they would reduce their banking relationship following a fraud event.

Banking BehaviorFraudUS

61% of Americans aged 65 and older are aware of impersonation scams.

Impersonation ScamsUS

Phantom hacker scams are a concern for more than 56% of Americans aged 55 to 64 and those 65 and older.

Phantom Hacker ScamsUS

55% of Americans aged 25 to 34 are concerned about deepfake scams.

DeepfakesScamsFraudUS

Roughly 1 in 3 older Americans may not recognize impersonation scams when they encounter them.

Impersonation ScamsUS

Over 60% of Americans over 55 are concerned about impersonation scams.

FraudImpersonation ScamsUS

46% of Americans aged 65 and older say fraud is their own responsibility if they authorize payment.

Consumer ResponsibilityFraudUS

9% of Americans cite peer-to-peer fraud as a top concern.

Peer-to-Peer FraudUS

20% of fraud victims report experiencing check fraud.

Check FraudFraudUS

39% of Americans report being fraud victims.

FraudUS

53% of Americans aged 18 to 24 are concerned about deepfake scams.

DeepfakesFraudScamsUS

51% of Americans aged 25 to 34 believe banks should always reimburse fraud victims.

Bank ResponsibilityFraudUS

51% of Americans aged 65 and older are extremely concerned about AI-powered fraud.

AI FraudUS