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Some people receive emails or text messages from scammers from time to time, some of them also become victims. Apart from only receiving such messages, have you or someone you know personally ever been a victim of an online scam, identity theft or hacking attack?
Victim of online scam, identity theft, or hacking · Asked in 1 wave, 2024 · 1,639 responses · weighted estimates computed from individual responses
| Group | Yes, me myself | Yes, someone i know personally | Yes, me and someone else i know personally | No | n | MoE | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All respondents | 20% | 37% | 11% | 32% | 1639 | ±3 | |
| Democrats | 20% | 39% | 7% | 34% | 448 | ±6 | |
| Independents (incl. leaners) |
General Social Survey 2024 · US adults 18+ living in households (English, and Spanish since 2006). Shares of people who gave an answer. n is unweighted; ± is the 95% margin of error at 50% from the weighted effective sample. Groups with an effective sample under 50 are grayed; under 20, hidden.
| Poll | Field dates | Mode | Respondents | Responses |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Social Survey 2024 | 2024-04-05 to 2024-12-02 | mixed | 3,309 | 1,639 |
| 19% |
| 36% |
| 13% |
| 32% |
| 712 |
| ±5 |
| Republicans | 22% | 39% | 11% | 28% | 414 | ±6 |