Would you admit to being scammed?
Scams are getting more professional. Nearly 1 in 5 are now complex, polished and involve legal and financial elements. We all need to guard ourselves – see 30+ Ways to Stop Scams. However, some are embarrassed that they’ve been scammed and don’t admit it. Which of these is CLOSEST to your view?
Scams are getting more professional. Nearly 1 in 5 are now complex, polished and involve legal and financial elements. We all need to guard ourselves – see 30+ Ways to Stop Scams.
However, some are embarrassed that they’ve been scammed and don’t admit it.
Which of these is CLOSEST to your view?
Results
| I didn’t tell anyone |  |
20 votes (11%) |
| I only told a few people but didn’t formally report | |
46 votes (25%) |
| I reported it to the authorities but kept quiet to friends | |
23 votes (12%) |
| I reported it, and was very open about it | |
79 votes (42%) |
| I’ve been scammed more than once – I generally kept quiet | |
4 votes (2%) |
| I’ve been scammed more than once – I generally was open about it | |
14 votes (8%) |
| I’d keep it quiet | |
26 votes (4%) |
| I’d report it but keep quiet to others | |
233 votes (37%) |
| I’d report it and be very open about it | |
376 votes (59%) |
| I didn’t tell anyone | |
24 votes (12%) |
| I only told a few people but didn’t formally report | |
40 votes (19%) |
| I reported it to the authorities but kept quiet to friends | |
33 votes (16%) |
| I reported it, and was very open about it | |
92 votes (44%) |
| I’ve been scammed more than once – I generally kept quiet | |
4 votes (2%) |
| I’ve been scammed more than once – I generally was open about it | |
15 votes (7%) |
| I’d keep it quiet | |
11 votes (2%) |
| I’d report it but keep quiet to others | |
193 votes (27%) |
| I’d report it and be very open about it | |
507 votes (71%) |
| I didn’t tell anyone | |
12 votes (9%) |
| I only told a few people but didn’t formally report | |
25 votes (18%) |
| I reported it to the authorities but kept quiet to friends | |
19 votes (14%) |
| I reported it, and was very open about it | |
74 votes (53%) |
| I’ve been scammed more than once – I generally kept quiet | |
3 votes (2%) |
| I’ve been scammed more than once – I generally was open about it | |
6 votes (4%) |
| I’d keep it quiet | |
11 votes (2%) |
| I’d report it but keep quiet to others | |
117 votes (18%) |
| I’d report it and be very open about it | |
532 votes (81%) |
2,539 votes received.
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