Most common platforms for online scam or fraud experiences UK 2022

Published by Ani Petrosyan, May 25, 2023
A May 2022 survey of internet users in the United Kingdom (UK) who had experienced online scams or fraud revealed that 30 percent of respondents encountered scams or fraud via e-mail. A further 12 percent said their newsfeed on social media was the platform where they were involved in online fraud.

Platforms where internet users in the United Kingdom (UK) had experienced online scam or fraud as of May 2022

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Release date

March 2023

Region

United Kingdom

Survey time period

May 2022

Number of respondents

893 respondents

Supplementary notes

Original question was phrased by the source as follows: "Which of the following best describes the type of online service or platform you were using when you first encountered the fraud or scam you last experienced?" Base: All respondents who have experienced fraud/scams, N=893, Experienced Romance or dating scam, N=103, Investment, pension or ‘get rich quick’ scam, N=131, Impersonation fraud, N =112, Identity fraud, N=75*, Computer software service fraud or ransomware scam, N=118, Counterfeit goods scams, N=139. *Caution low base size

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