Take Five to Stop Fraud warns politeness can increase scam risks
The Take Five to Stop Fraud campaign is warning the public that social politeness can be exploited by scammers to build trust and apply pressure. A survey of 2,000 people across the UK, conducted by Opinium Research in July, revealed that 53% of adults remained on an unexpected phone call for longer than they desired in the past year.
Findings indicate that nearly a third (32%) of respondents felt uncomfortable ending a conversation due to concerns about appearing rude. Additionally, 26% of those surveyed expressed discomfort when questioning individuals claiming to represent essential services or public organizations, such as banks or the police. The campaign, supported by Craig Revel Horwood, encourages individuals to prioritize personal protection over politeness when faced with unexpected requests for money or personal information.
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Craig Revel Horwood · Opinium Research · Take Five to Stop Fraud · UK
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What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [● 3 SOURCES] 53% of adults stayed on unexpected phone calls longer than they desired in the past year. ca.news.yahoo.com · www.independent.co.uk · www.standard.co.uk
- [● 3 SOURCES] 32% of people reported that fear of appearing rude makes them uncomfortable about ending a conversation. ca.news.yahoo.com · www.independent.co.uk · www.standard.co.uk
- [● 3 SOURCES] 26% of people feel uncomfortable questioning individuals claiming to represent public organizations or essential services. ca.news.yahoo.com · www.independent.co.uk · www.standard.co.uk
- [● 3 SOURCES] 93% of survey respondents stated they were raised to be polite to strangers. ca.news.yahoo.com · www.independent.co.uk · www.standard.co.uk
- [● 3 SOURCES] 93% of people surveyed said they were brought up to be polite to people they do not know. ca.news.yahoo.com · www.independent.co.uk · www.standard.co.uk
- [● 3 SOURCES] 32% of people said concerns about seeming rude would make them feel uncomfortable about halting a conversation. ca.news.yahoo.com · www.independent.co.uk · www.standard.co.uk
- [● 3 SOURCES] The Take Five to Stop Fraud campaign commissioned a survey regarding fraud prevention. ca.news.yahoo.com · www.independent.co.uk · www.standard.co.uk
- [● 3 SOURCES] A survey of 2,000 people across the UK was conducted by Opinium Research in July. ca.news.yahoo.com · www.independent.co.uk · www.standard.co.uk
- [● 3 SOURCES] 53% of adults remained on an unexpected phone call for longer than they wanted in the past year. ca.news.yahoo.com · www.independent.co.uk · www.standard.co.uk
- [● 3 SOURCES] 26% of people surveyed feel uncomfortable questioning someone claiming to represent a public organisation. ca.news.yahoo.com · www.independent.co.uk · www.standard.co.uk