Fraud and Scam Experiences Research

Have you had experience of fraud or a scam in the last year? We need you!

Ofcom, the UK communications regulator, has commissioned Magenta Research to carry out research about people's experiences of fraud involving online platforms, messaging services, telephone services and other communications services. The research is being carried out to help Ofcom understand how fraud happens across different services, where people may be more vulnerable during the journey, and what kinds of support or information could help people spot, avoid, report or recover from fraud. Take Part in Research is assisting with participant recruitment for this study.

Taking part in this project will involve participating in EITHER a 2-hour In-person Interview near you or a 90 minute online Interview AND if selected a follow up 60 minute online focus group discussion with others who have had similar experiences. As a thank you for your time and input, you'll receive £45 or £70 for taking part in the first stage (amount is dependent on whether it is online/in-person) and £40 for the second stage (online focus group).

We are looking to hear from all different perspectives so if you're interested, apply now!

When completing the form please answer carefully and as honestly as possible, there are no right or wrong answers, all answers will be looked at individually when checking that you are applicable for the research.

If it looks like you'll be a fit for the research based on your application, a member of the team will be in touch via a phone call to go through a couple of questions and see if we can get you booked in to take part.