New research published
The latest research commissioned by STRICT is now available on the Friends Against Scams website.
STRICT is an acronym for Scams Team Research, Innovation, Collaboration Taskforce and NSAB's manager, Walter Lloyd-Smith, is a member of the STRICT taskforce which brings together public, private and third-sector organisations with the aim of addressing the growing landscape of financial exploitation, fraud and scams.
Key findings from the research show that:
- neurodivergent individuals are 1.5 times more likely to be victims of fraud and scams
- those with low financial literacy are over twice as likely to be targeted
- both groups experience more severe impacts, including financial, emotional and health consequences
Recommendations emphasise adopting a no blame, no shame approach and victims should never feel embarrassed. Fraud is sophisticated and criminals are to blame, not the victims.
Published