Scam cheats ‘prey on old’

MORE than two-fifths of older people believe they have been targeted by scammers, with single people more likely to be tricked, claims a study.

Of the 43% of over-65s who have been victims, 16% of single people paid money compared with 6% of those who were married.

Phishing via emails was the most common scam.

Caroline Abrahams, of Age UK, which did the poll, said: “We urge all older people, their family and friends to get up to speed on how to avoid scams.”