Research reveals mental and physical impact of fraud on victims’ wellbeing
Three in five (60%) fraud victims have struggled with their mental health in the aftermath of the crime, a survey has found.
More than half (55%) of people whose mental health was affected said they experienced anxiety.
Some of those whose mental health was impacted also reported dealing with depression (48%), or low self-confidence and self-esteem (51%).
The research was carried out for Stop! Think Fraud, a recently launched Government campaign. It is backed by organisations representing law enforcement, tech, banking, telecoms and charities.
Just over a quarter (26%) of fraud victims experienced physical changes as a direct
