A survey conducted in the United Kingdom (UK) between July and August 2023, found that approximately ** percent of the surveyed individuals aged 50 years and older felt scared to answer their phone as a result of worries about getting scammed. Additionally, ** percent said they feared opening their door due to worries of being defrauded.
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Age UK. (April 16, 2024). Share of seniors in the United Kingdom (UK) on fear of scams impact as of August 2023 [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Retrieved July 31, 2026, from /statistics/1546148/uk-elderly-on-impact-of-scams-fear/
Age UK. "Share of seniors in the United Kingdom (UK) on fear of scams impact as of August 2023." Chart. April 16, 2024. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Accessed July 31, 2026. /statistics/1546148/uk-elderly-on-impact-of-scams-fear/
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Share of seniors in the United Kingdom (UK) on fear of scams impact as of August 2023 [Graph], Age UK, April 16, 2024. [Online]. Available: /statistics/1546148/uk-elderly-on-impact-of-scams-fear/
