New study highlights the alarming rise of telephone fraud targeting older adults in the UK

A new study by the University of Portsmouth has revealed that older adults in the UK, particularly those over the age of 75, are experiencing an unprecedented number of attempted telephone frauds. The research is published in the journal International Review of Victimology. Conducted over 18 months with nearly 2,000 participants, the research provides significant insights into the fears and impacts of such fraud on this vulnerable demographic. The study found that at least two-thirds of the respondents reported experiencing at least one fraud attempt in the past six months, with up to 40% facing frequent attempts, occurring daily, weekly, Read More