UK elderly worried about being scammed 2023

Published by Ani Petrosyan, Dec 13, 2024

A survey conducted in the United Kingdom (UK) between July and August 2023, found that more than half of the surveyed individuals aged 50 years and older sometimes worried about getting scammed or defrauded. Additionally, 20 percent said they have such worries rather often.

Share of seniors in the United Kingdom (UK) worrying about being scammed or defrauded as of August 2023

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Release date

April 2024

Region

United Kingdom

Survey time period

July 21 to August 11, 2023

Number of respondents

10,000 respondents

Age group

50 years and older

Supplementary notes

The original question: "Do you ever worry about being scammed or defrauded?"

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