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LatestRomance scam reports up 24%, Lloyds says
Lloyds Banking Group has reported a 24% increase in romance scam reports over the past year. While reports from young adults aged 18-24 surged by 59%, older victims continued to lose the most money on average.
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LatestPoliteness puts UK adults at risk of scams, report finds
A significant number of UK adults remain on unwanted phone calls due to politeness, leaving them vulnerable to fraud. The Take Five to Stop Fraud campaign advises people to challenge unexpected requests for money or personal details.
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