A recent study shows that 58% of people have handed over their personal information that has cost them financially through new online scams.
Almost a third of those who said they were successfully targeted are under 35.
Dating apps and the Domino Pizza scams were most popular with 22% of those successfully targeting victims.
The survey conducted by Get Claims Advice, reveals that people are not being cautious when handing over their personal details. Online scams are growing rapidly, and in some cases are identical to the brands they’re acting as.
The top 5 scams are:
- HMRC is aware of an automated phone call scam that will tell you HMRC is filing a lawsuit against you, and to press 1 to speak to a caseworker to make a payment and even offer COVID finance support bogus tax rebates.
- Dominos Pizza 50% off deal and free pizza is circulating via text message
- Royal Mail – Missed delivery, click the link to rearrange
- Amazon – Recipients of the scam are told that their Amazon account is locked and they must give personal and financial information over to prove their identity.
- Dating apps
- Netflix – Scam targeting customers claiming their account will be suspended.