Scammers continue to instill fear and confusion in area residents, who have coughed up millions of dollars to them this year.
The Federal Trade Commission reported Washington fraud victims lost $38.2 million in the first quarter of 2025. About $28.3 million was lost by people ages 40 to 79.
People 80 and over in the state by far had the highest median loss of $1,286. “Government imposters” is the most popular scam, according to the FTC…