Consumer fraud affects 1 in 4 Europeans

Every year across Europe, millions of Europeans are victims of consumer fraud.

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https://fra.europa.eu/en/news/2021/consumer-fraud-affects-1-4-europeanshttps://fra.europa.eu/en/news/2021/consumer-fraud-affects-1-4-europeans
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Monday, March 15, 2021
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Fraud, Crime, Property crimes, Victims' rights, Articles, Mobile tower fraud, Chargeback fraud
Summary
Key Points: 
  • Every year across Europe, millions of Europeans are victims of consumer fraud.
  • They are cheated or misled about their purchases, or they experience payment card fraud.
  • FRAs Crime, safety and victims rights report reveals that:

    FRA calls on EU countries to improve consumer protection and guarantee victims of fraud can access their rights.

  • Countries should ensure that victims can report fraud easily, the police effectively investigate fraud, and vulnerable victims receive the support they need.
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