Scamdalous
Daily Mirror UK|December 30, 2024
1 in 5 victims of conmen this year | 93% targeted by online fraud
NATASHA WYNARCZYK
Scamdalous

ONE in five Brits have fallen victim to a scam in the last year.

Data shows 93% of people were defrauded online, with three-quarters of scams originating on social media and tech platforms.

Polling, shared exclusively with the Mirror by Barclays, found 74% of respondents believe there are more scams online now than a year ago.

One in three also said that after being tricked, they felt less confident in their future ability to spot cons.

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