| Characteristic | Share of respondents |
|---|---|
| I have received 'phishing' emails such as being told I have won a large sum of money in a lottery, sweepstake or other prize draw and have sent money to release 'winnings' that never existed | 66% |
| I have had my computer infected with a virus or other 'malware' which has resulteed in personal information being manipulated, stolen or deleted | 39% |
| I have gone onto a website that appears to be the site of a well-known company or brand, only to find that it is owned and operated by a third party who may be trying to defraud visitors | 38% |
| I have been notified that my account details have been stolen but no fraudulent activity has taken place | 33% |
| Unauthorised access gained to my social media and email accounts to post photos, messages or send emails | 27% |
| I have had personal details stolen online and my bank accounts used to buy goods or services | 21% |
| Reserved or paid for things online which did not exist (that includes tickets, services or second hand goods scams) | 18% |
| I have been a victiom of a scam and made upfront payment online for something that did not exist (e.g. inheritance claims, loan offers, holiday time shares, health or slimming cures) | 17% |
| I have had personal details stolen online to obtain new credit cards/passport/driving license/ take out loans | 14% |
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Release date
November 2015
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Region
United Kingdom (Great Britain)
Survey time period
September 11, 2015 to September 14, 2015
Number of respondents
1,467 respondents
Age group
18-64 years
Special properties
GB adults.
Method of interview
Online survey
Supplementary notes
* Original survey question was phrased as follows:
"Thinking about any online security issues that you might have been affected by, how often, if at all, have you experienced any of the following?"
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