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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Business
Vicky Shaw

Quarter of investment scam victims are aged 18 to 24, says bank

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Investment scam victims lose £8,585 on average and people aged 18-24 lured by “get rich quick” promises are the most likely to be conned, according to a major bank.

Victims aged under 45 now account for 70 per cent of reported investment scams, Lloyds Bank said.

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