“The impact goes beyond financial loss; it can cause huge emotional harm, leaving victims burdened by guilt and shame, which is why we must tackle the problem at its source to protect consumers,” said Paul Davis, head of economic crime at Barclays. Experts believe the majority of scams are unreported, so do not even register in the statistics.
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Verify any request for money or sensitive data by hanging up and calling the organization back using a verified number found on their official website or the back of your physical bank card.