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Fraudulese: consumers encouraged to learn about the language of fraud, as 73% surveyed say they have been targeted by fake text messages or emails

Fraudulese: consumers encouraged to learn about the language of fraud, as 73% surveyed say they have been targeted by fake text messages or emails

5 May 2022: Visa is empowering people to learn about the language of fraud, helping them spot the communicative strategies commonly used by fraudsters and feel confident when shopping online.
Research1by Visa shows that almost three quarters of people in Ireland (73%) have been targeted by fraudsters sending fake text messages or emails in the past six months. Of these, 38% are being targeted

Black Friday shoppers encouraged to stay alert to fraudsters, as nearly three-quarters of people notice fraud attempts this year

Almost two thirds of consumers are more alert to the possibility of being targeted by online fraudsters during Black Friday/Cyber Monday, according to a new Visa study 73% report being targeted by fraudsters this year; 29% have been a victim of online fraud in the past 45% hoping to use Black Friday / Cyber Monday to save money on Christmas gifts

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