60% of UK Consumers Leaving Themselves Vulnerable to New Year’s Resolution Scams

60% of UK Consumers Leaving Themselves Vulnerable to New Year’s Resolution Scams

New research from ESET has revealed that 60% of UK consumers are leaving themselves vulnerable to New Year’s resolution online scams.

ESET surveyed 2000 people about their New Year’s resolution plans for 2019, with the top results being to lose weight/get fitter (64%), live a healthier lifestyle (50%) and save money (48%). However, the findings also showed that almost one in three (27%) consumers feel pressured by brands to go for quick fixes to help them achieve their goals with things like ‘today only’ deals.

By Michael Hill 

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