4 million Italians fell victim with an increase of 28% compared to last year. The economic damage to consumers estimated by the survey was 1.2 billion euros (+152%) There is now fear for the imminent end of the protected market (in January 2024) Facile, it and Consumerismo have launched the 'Stopalletruffe.it' project, a site where you can find the tools to recognize risks and avoid falling into a trap.

The most affected are not the elderly but customers with more education and from 35 to 44 years who perhaps feel safer.