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Survey reveals extent of COVID scams

A survey shows that more than 2.6 million adults have been scammed since last March

Richard Young

Posted 23 September 2021 | JoTS Online

Content Tags:  Updates|Crime|National

UPDATES: New survey findings reveal the scale of COVID-era scams, widespread public concern about underfunded consumer protection and low reporting rates, reinforcing calls for stronger enforcement and greater investment.

A new survey released by CTSI indicates that 5% (more than 2.6 million) of UK adults were scammed online since the first COVID-19 lockdown in March 2020.

CTSI is announcing the results of its online Consumer Confidence Survey ahead of its 2021 Symposium event, which will provide consumer protection experts with an opportunity to come together and assess the threats that have emerged from ...

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