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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Vicky Shaw

People who regularly feel lonely more likely to have been scammed, survey finds

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People who sometimes feel lonely are also more likely to have been scammed, research suggests.

Loneliness levels have surged during the coronavirus pandemic, with 17% of people saying they have no interaction with friends or family in a typical week, nearly tripling from 6% before March 2020.

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