Dealing with Increased Scams

June 25, 2025

There’s a growing concern for millions of Americans: the rise of online scams and data breaches. According to a recent survey by Google and Morning Consult, over 60% of U.S. consumers have noticed an uptick in scams over the past year, with many falling victim to data breaches themselves. From text messages to emails, scammers are finding new ways to target people, but confidence in spotting these threats is also on the rise. Joining us now is Evan Kotsovinos Google’s Vice President of Privacy, Safety, and Security, to shed light on these trends.

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Gerald D'Ambra
Co-Founder

Gerald D’Ambra is co-founder of On New Jersey.

Throughout his career in TV, Gerald has led projects developing shows for Cox Broadcasting, Sinclair, Fox, and Discovery Scripps. He is a former marketing and communications executive with a global technology company and a former TV News Anchor, Reporter, and Executive Producer.

Gerald led communications and marketing projects for global brands and secured national and local media placement. He has been nominated for Emmy Awards and won multiple AP awards for journalism.