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Daily Mirror
Daily Mirror
Technology
Sarah Lumley

Brits becoming less trusting due to constant barrage of suspicious messages and scams

Nearly two-thirds of Brits have become less trusting about what they see and hear due to a constant barrage of scams, suspicious messages and “too good to be true” offers.

As a result, a survey of 2,000 adults revealed many won’t take photos from influencers, online reviews – or even footballer’s injuries – at face value.

Others struggle to trust emails, calls and texts from unrecognised contacts, people on dating apps, and quotes from tradespeople.

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