[The Guardian] UK students: have you been targeted by scammers?

UK students: have you been targeted by scammers?

We would like to hear from UK students about their experiences of being targeted by criminals trying to steal their money

A survey by NatWest has found that 57% of UK students have been scammed by fraudsters, or have had close shaves.

Young adults had an average of £300 stolen by scammers in the last year, with one in four targeted by scammers impersonating their bank, according to a survey of 5,000 undergraduates. The Home Office has launched a campaign to raise awareness.

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