AP-FRONTLINE probe finds US scams hit record levels

An investigation by The Associated Press and FRONTLINE reports that scams in the United States have surged to a record high, leaving victims with little recourse despite efforts by both the Trump administration and Congress to combat the problem. According to the investigation, existing enforcement tools and legislative measures have failed to keep pace with increasingly sophisticated scam operations, many of which target vulnerable Americans through phone, text and online schemes. The AP-FRONTLINE report suggests that gaps in law enforcement coordination and consumer protection continue to leave fraud victims struggling to recover losses or hold perpetrators accountable. The findings raise questions about whether current federal efforts are adequate to address the scale of the problem, and could add pressure on lawmakers to pursue tougher anti-fraud legislation and stronger enforcement resources going forward.