A new survey reveals that over 80% of Irish people fell victim to scam attempts in 2024, with 45% targeted in the last three months alone. The report highlights a lack of awareness about scams and support resources, with many people unsure of where to seek help if they are scammed.
Over 80 per cent of Irish people were targeted by fraudsters last year as scams continue to get more sophisticated, a new survey has revealed.
The average loss for men was €2,168.73 compared to €1,151.22 for women. Men are also less likely to admit to their family members that they have been scammed, potentially limiting the support and advice they receive. While 64 per cent said encountering scams has changed their online behaviour, nearly half said they still make impulse purchases regularly, and less than half take preventative measures to avoid falling victim to fraudsters. Only a quarter have set up fraud alerts with their financial provider or credit card company, and just one in 10 have registered with identity theft monitoring services.
Almost half said they limit personal information shared on social media while 37 per cent check for secure website connections when making transactions. While the survey shows that phone calls, text messages, and emails are the most common channels used by scammers, their tactics change depending on their target.
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