Bank of Israel Survey: Over 60% of Israelis Experienced Fraud Attempt
Translated & summarized from TheMarker by baba
A Bank of Israel survey reveals that 62% of Israeli bank customers faced financial fraud attempts in the last two years. While most recognized the scams before losing money, 5% reported financial damage, and 12% of seniors suffered losses. The findings underscore a widespread issue of financial deception affecting the Israeli public.
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- 62% of Israeli bank customers experienced financial fraud attempts in the past two years.
- 57% of those targeted recognized the fraud before suffering financial loss.
- 5% of bank customers reported incurring financial damage due to fraud.
- 12% of elderly Israelis reported financial harm from fraud attempts.
A significant majority of Israelis have encountered financial fraud attempts in recent years, according to a survey released by the Bank of Israel's Banking Supervision Department. The study found that 62% of bank customers experienced an attempted financial fraud in the past two years. Of those who experienced an attempt, 57% realized it was a scam before suffering financial loss, while 5% reported incurring monetary damage. The survey also highlighted a particular vulnerability among the elderly, with 12% of respondents in this age group reporting financial harm due to fraud.
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