Culture and Society

Fifty-eight percent of adults report receiving scam attempts daily

A quarter of adults report being scammed into providing personal information, and 17% have been scammed into giving away money.

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Economics

Crowdfunding contributions tend to be small donations to help others in need

Twenty-one percent have ever donated to a crowdfunding campaign. Among those who have donated, medical causes and donations of $50 or less are common.

Economics

Most adults have donated to charities this year

Groups that provide basic needs to people living in the U.S. and religious institutions were among the most popular recipients of people’s charity.

Culture and Society

Gift cards and cash are viewed as more appropriate holiday gifts than second-hand items or regifting

About a third of the public celebrates the season by wearing festive holiday attire, leaving up decorations past January 1st, and giving gifts to their pets. Just over half will stay up past midnight to ring in 2026.