More than one in four scammed adults felt embarrassed at being caught out

MORE than one in four scammed adults felt embarrassed at being caught out – with many keeping their misfortunes quiet as a result.

Others felt angry (61 per cent), upset (37 per cent) and ashamed (20 per cent) after they were defrauded.

The poll of 2,000 people found that of those who have been targeted by scammers, nearly half have had their money stolen over the last year – leaving those who have been duped out of pocket by an average of £481.

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