Caught In The Scammer’s Net: Risk Factors That May Lead to Becoming an Internet Fraud Victim

Vulnerability to online fraud may lead from 15 particular behaviors, life experiences, and knowledge attributes, according to a new AARP survey.

March 5, 2014 · 1 min · 54 words · Gary Pratt

The present study surveyed some 11,741 individuals age 18 and older nationally and in 12 state oversamples.

A total of 11,741 surveys were completed from November 23, 2013 through December 30, 2013.

The KnowledgePanel completed 1,539 national sample surveys.

For more information, contact Jennifer Sauer atjsauer@aarp.org.

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