Impersonation and romance scams are particularly harmful methods of defrauding people, the Take Five to Stop Fraud campaign said.
Loneliness could put people at heightened risk of being scammed over Christmas, an anti-fraud initiative is warning.
People who feel isolated can become targets for fraudsters, who attempt to befriend and manipulate them into passing on personal and financial information. Over half of people surveyed said they are at least somewhat trusting of complete strangers or people they do not know, a trait that scammers will exploit to gain access to personal and financial information.
The Take Five to Stop Fraud campaign is urging people to stop and think whenever they are asked money or financial information. “We urge everyone to stay vigilant and never share personal or financial information with someone you don’t know. Always check who you’re dealing with, even if they seem genuine. If something doesn’t feel right, stop and seek advice.”
The Take Five to Stop Fraud campaign, which is run by UK Finance, urges people to protect themselves in the following ways:
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