Staying informed is the first step in protecting yourself from scams. By understanding how these common scams operate and knowing the warning signs, you can avoid falling victim to fraud.
Global Scam Series 2025
ISLAMABAD — Pakistan is hemorrhaging $9.3 billion annually to fraud and scams—a staggering 2.5% of the nation's GDP—as economic crisis, crushing youth unemployment, and sophisticated criminal networks converge to create one of the developing world's most severe fraud epidemics. With one-third of Pakistani
Global Scam Series 2025
ISTANBUL — Turkey stands at a dangerous crossroads in 2025, positioned both geographically and economically at the intersection of Europe and Asia, tradition and modernity, legitimate cryptocurrency innovation and catastrophic fraud. With nearly 1 million fraud cases brought to prosecutors in 2023, $2 billion+ lost in a single cryptocurrency exchange collapse,
The holiday season is supposed to be about joy, family gatherings, and finding the perfect gifts. Instead, for 34 million Americans, it became a nightmare of drained bank accounts, stolen identities, and fraudulent charges. As Thanksgiving 2025 approaches and Black Friday deals flood your inbox, cybercriminals are already counting their
International crackdown exposes payment industry corruption as 18 arrested in sophisticated subscription scam affecting 4.3 million victims across 193 countries Executive Summary In one of the most significant cybercrime enforcement actions of 2025, international law enforcement coordinated by Eurojust executed Operation Chargeback on November 4, resulting in 18 arrests
Operation Nothing But Net: How Chauncey Billups, Terry Rozier, and 34 Others Got Caught in a Mafia-Backed Sports Betting Ring The Biggest Sports Corruption Scandal Since the Black Sox The FBI dropped a bombshell on October 23, 2025, unveiling what authorities are calling one of the most brazen sports corruption
Global Scam Series 2025
Executive Summary Dubai has emerged as the world's "Crypto Oasis" – a gleaming financial hub where legitimate blockchain innovation collides with sophisticated fraud on an unprecedented scale. In the first half of 2025 alone, UAE cryptocurrency victims lost an average of $80,000 (Dh293,600) each, the
Global Scam Series 2025
Executive Summary Russia occupies a unique and disturbing position in the global cybercrime ecosystem – a nation-state that doesn't just harbor cybercriminals, but cultivates, protects, and weaponizes them for strategic advantage. Ranked #1 on the World Cybercrime Index, Russia serves as the birthplace and safe harbor for the world&
Global Scam Series 2025
Executive Summary Nigeria stands at a crossroads in 2025, simultaneously serving as both a major source of global cybercrime and one of its most significant victims. The birthplace of the infamous "419 scam" has evolved into a sophisticated cybercrime ecosystem where unemployment drives young people into fraud, spiritual
Global Scam Series 2025
Executive Summary New Zealand, long known for its laid-back "she'll be right" attitude and trusted community spirit, faces a staggering fraud crisis that is draining NZ$2.3 billion ($1.4 billion USD) annually from the nation's economy—equivalent to 0.6% of GDP.
Global Scam Series 2025
Executive Summary Poland presents a fascinating paradox in 2025's global cybersecurity landscape: ranked 2nd globally in the National Cyber Security Index for preparedness, yet simultaneously suffering the highest ransomware attack rate worldwide at 6% of all global incidents—surpassing even the United States. With 113,600 serious cyberattacks
Global Scam Series 2025
Executive Summary Spain stands at a dangerous crossroads in 2025: while 85 million annual tourists flock to Barcelona's beaches and Madrid's museums, they walk into one of Europe's most sophisticated fraud ecosystems. With €240 million lost to banking fraud in 2023 alone (a 117%
Global Scam Series 2025
Executive Summary Vietnam stands at a dangerous crossroads where rapid digital transformation meets sophisticated cross-border cybercrime. With economic losses reaching $16.23 billion (3.6% of GDP) in 2023 and a 65% surge in online scams through 2025, the nation faces a dual crisis: Vietnamese citizens being victimized by domestic