The State of Scams: Current Trends and Victim-Centered Solutions

The state of scams is constantly evolving and impacts millions of people in the United States and globally each year. Join us for a webinar exploring the current state of financial scams including the most recent data, new and evolving trends, and best practices for supporting victims. Experts from the National Center for Victims of Crime, the FINRA Investor Education Foundation, and the Better Business Bureau Institute will offer a look into current scam trends and tactics, who is being targeted, and tools to assist victims in their healing and recovery journey. Learning Outcomes: Recognize the tactics used to perpetrate financial fraud Identify the latest types of scams Learn about tools to assist victims with recovery and available resources Presenters: Melissa Lanning, Executive Director BBB Institute for Marketplace Trust Rob Mascio, Director, FINRA Investor Education Foundation Kim Camacho, MSW, Deputy Director, National Center for Victims of Crime *This webinar was recorded March 4, 2026