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Online fraudsters are costing Britons billions
published on 2023-04-06 08:51:29 UTC by Simon FinlayContent:
Cyber security experts are in a constant battle with criminals who employ new tacgtics almost daily to circumvent protective measures.
Online scams
UK citizens lost nearly £4bn to fraudsters who are focused on online scams, according to a new study.
Figures released by Atlas VPN, the losses amounted to £10.7m per day from a total £3.9bn.
In the last 12 months, there have been 345,000 reported cases of online crime.
Highest number
The capital, London, recorded the highest number at 60,000 (£1.8bn) followed by the east of England with 42,000 (£268m).
Online scams were most common, accounting for 67,460 cases; hey cost victims £103.2 million, averaging to £1,530 per scam.
According to Atlas VPN: “Cheque, plastic card, and online bank account fraud collectively cost consumers a staggering £823.5 million — more than any other type of fraud.”
https://securityjournaluk.com/online-fraudsters-are-costing-britons-billions/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=online-fraudsters-are-costing-britons-billions
Published: 2023 04 06 08:51:29
Received: 2023 04 06 09:06:14
Feed: Security Journal UK
Source: Security Journal UK
Category: Security
Topic: Security
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