The U.S. Federal Trade Commission says that scammers cost Americans an estimated $200 billion annually. The mental health impact of these scams can be significant with nearly three in four scam victims reporting that the experience negatively impacted their mental health and overall wellbeing, often leading to lasting shame and isolation. Tasha Stewart, an information officer in the Kentucky Department of Financial Institutions in the Public Protection Cabinet shares tips on what to look out for.
Dr. Greg Davis is a forensic pathologist with UK HealthCare. Every week, Davis speaks with local health providers, professionals, and researchers on Dr. Greg Davis on Medicine.