One in ten internet users hit by fraud
Published March 27th, 2007
Nearly one in ten internet users in the UK fell victim to online fraud last year, losing an average of £1,001 each.
According to a survey, many failed to take basic steps to protect themselves online and fewer than half felt they were wholly responsible for their safety while using the internet.
The YouGov survey for Get Safe Online, a campaign group set up by the government, police and private companies, found that 9 per cent of users were victims last year
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