UK: experiences of personal data fraud attempts by frequency 2019

This statistic displays the findings of a survey on the frequency of experiences of personal data fraud attempts in the United Kingdom (UK) as of October 2019. 45 percent of respondents reported experiencing such an attempt at least once in the last three months.

In the last three years, how often have you received fraudulent emails or phone calls asking for your personal details (including access to your computer, logins, banking or payment information)?

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Release date

January 2020

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Region

United Kingdom

Survey time period

October 2019

Number of respondents

23,420**

Age group

15 years and older

Special properties

Internet users.

Method of interview

Face-to-face interview

Supplementary notes

The original survey question was phrased as follows:
In the last three years, how often have you personally experienced or been a victim of each the following situations? Receiving fraudulent emails or phone calls asking for your personal details (including access to your computer, logins, banking or payment information) (%)".

**Base of respondents for EU-28.

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