Most common financial scams of 2023

1. Phishing scam (37% of Brits targeted)

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2. Trusted organization scams (21%)

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3. Refund scams (13%)

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4. Friend or Family scams (12%)

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5. Get Rich Quick scams (9%)

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6. Purchase scams (9%)

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7. Investment scams (8%)

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8. Safe Account scams (7%)

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9. Lottery cons (7%)

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10. Befriending scams (6%)

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