Jul 30, 2026 · 21 min · 13 segments
With scams rising at an alarming rate and AI giving fraudsters unlimited new ways, it’s getting harder and harder to recognise what’s real. Stats show 18-34 year olds are twice as likely to be…
Harleen NottayGuestIona BainHost
Whilst there might be the misconception that older people are more heavily targeted, the reality is that 20% of 18 to 34-year-olds have actually been deceived by a scammer versus 10% of over 35s.
So you might not think you're going to be targeted, but if you're a younger person, you're being way more targeted and 10% more likely to actually fall victim to one of these scams.
And really good to start with that reminder that actually younger people are vulnerable to scams.
Whilst there might be the misconception that older people are more heavily targeted, the reality is that 20% of 18 to 34-year-olds have actually been deceived by a scammer versus 10% of over 35s.
So you might not think you're going to be targeted, but if you're a younger person, you're being way more targeted and 10% more likely to actually fall victim to one of these scams.
And really good to start with that reminder that actually younger people are vulnerable to scams.
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