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Public are warned to stay alert to fraud as the majority of people look for opportunities to make money as a result of the rise in the cost of living
UK Finance’s Take Five to Stop Fraud campaign is warning people to be alert to potential fraud, as more than half of the public (56 per cent) said they are likely to look for opportunities to make extra money in the coming months due to the rise in the cost of living.
This could leave some people more susceptible to fraud. One in six (16 per cent) Britons said the rising cost of living meant they are more likely to respond to an unprompted approach from someone offering an investment opportunity or a loan.
Young people in particular were more likely to be at risk. A third (34 per cent) of those aged 18 to 34 said they are more likely to respond to an unprompted approach from someone offering an investment opportunity or a loan, with 30 per cent saying they are also more likely to provide their personal or financial details to secure the arrangement.
Overall, three in five people (60 per cent) say they are concerned about falling victim to financial fraud or a scam. Recent figures from UK Finance showed that £609.8 million was lost due to fraud and scams in the first half of 2022.
Criminals always look to exploit situations where people are concerned about their finances, as we saw during the Covid-19 pandemic. With the rising cost of living, Take Five to Stop Fraud is warning of four key scams to be on the lookout for:
Katy Worobec, Managing Director of Economic Crime at UK Finance, said:
The rise in the cost of living can be worrying and stressful and for many keeping on top of finances might be a struggle. It’s important for everyone to be conscious of criminals taking advantage of people’s anxieties around finances by staying alert for fraud.
We encourage everyone to follow the advice of the Take Five campaign - always be cautious of any messages or calls you receive and stop and think before sharing your personal or financial information. Avoid clicking on links in unsolicited emails or text messages.
To help people stay safe, the Take Five to Stop Fraud campaign advice is to:
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