More than seven in 10 people (73 per cent) say they have been targeted by scams in the past three months by con artists seeking to capitalise on fears around the cost of living.
Fake tax rebates purporting to be from the government, “discounts” from fraudulent energy and insurance companies, and social media competitions offering “free holidays” are just some of the common scams used by fraudsters, according to credit agency TransUnion.
