At least 73% of US adults have fallen for online scams. How you can avoid the latest con

The most common virtual cons were credit card fraud, online shopping scams and ransomware attacks – a type of malicious software that prevents you from accessing your computer files or system until a ransom is paid. — Pixabay

LOS ANGELES: Online scammers continue to dupe a majority of American adults as they infiltrate virtual calendars and security systems meant to defend users against the poaching of personal information.

A recent survey of more than 9,000 US adults by the Pew Research Center found that approximately 73% experienced at least one or more online scams or attacks.