| Characteristic | Share of respondents |
|---|---|
| Blocked the number/account | 57% |
| Ignored/deleted it | 54% |
| Reported it | 20% |
| Told friends/family about it | 17% |
| Checked to see if the number/account is real (e.g. Google search/elsewhere) | 17% |
| Can't remeber | 6% |
| Engaged with the scammer (e.g. talked over a call/sent them a message) | 5% |
| Don't know | 3% |
| Sent money/gifts | 1% |
| Arranged to meet the scammer | 1% |
| Invested money as recommended by the scammer | 1% |
| Other | 1% |
| Prefer not to say | 1% |
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Release date
January 2024
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Region
United Kingdom
Survey time period
9th to 11th January, 2024
Number of respondents
2,096 respondents
Age group
16 years and older
Supplementary notes
Original question: "Thinking about when you've received suspicious [type of suspicious content/contact]...Which, if any, of the following actions have you taken as a result? (Please select all that apply) Suspicious calls on your instant messenger (e.g. Facebook Messenger, WhatsApp, Skype etc.)
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