Global Scam Series 2025
Executive Summary Australia is experiencing a scam crisis of unprecedented proportions, with Australians losing over $2 billion in 2024 and reporting losses of $119 million in just the first four months of 2025. While the National Anti-Scam Centre and coordinated government-industry efforts have achieved some victories, scammers continue to innovate,
Global Scam Series 2025
Executive Summary South Africa has emerged as one of the world's most targeted cybercrime hotspots, with the nation hemorrhaging R2.2 billion ($118 million) annually to an escalating fraud crisis that has reached catastrophic proportions. In a year marked by unprecedented digital transformation and economic vulnerability, South Africans
Global Scam Series 2025
Executive Summary The United Kingdom faces a critical fraud epidemic as 2025 nears its end, with over £1.1 billion stolen from citizens and businesses. Despite government intervention, new mandatory reimbursement rules, and enhanced Online Safety Act provisions, British consumers and businesses continue to battle increasingly sophisticated scammers who leverage
Global Scam Series 2025
Executive Summary As 2025 draws to a close, Americans face an unprecedented scam crisis that has evolved into what experts call an "industrial revolution for fraud." With over $64 billion lost to scams this year and 77% of Americans encountering fraud attempts on a near-daily basis, the United
As we navigate through the final quarter of 2025, scammers are more sophisticated than ever—leveraging artificial intelligence, exploiting seasonal events, and targeting vulnerable populations with ruthless efficiency. According to the Global Anti-Scam Alliance, over $1.03 trillion was lost to scammers in 2024, and 2025 is shaping up to
Published: September 30, 2025 PING. Your phone lights up with a text: "URGENT: Your bank account has been locked due to suspicious activity. Click here immediately to restore access or your account will be permanently closed." Your heart races. You reach for the link— STOP. Right there. That&
Published: September 30, 2025 You see a video on Facebook. It's Elon Musk—or at least it sounds exactly like him—explaining how he's using a revolutionary AI trading platform to help everyday people get rich. The video is polished. His voice is unmistakable. The returns
Published: September 30, 2025 It sounds like your daughter. Her voice is trembling. She's crying. She says she's been in a terrible accident and needs $15,000 immediately to avoid going to jail. Your heart races. You don't think—you act. But here'
The Season of Vulnerability As autumn leaves fall and temperatures drop, homeowners across the country begin their annual ritual of preparing for winter. This seasonal transition brings legitimate concerns about heating costs, home maintenance, and weather protection. Unfortunately, it also brings something far more sinister: a wave of scammers who
Remember when the biggest holiday scam worry was a poorly spelled Nigerian prince email? Those days are gone. In 2025, artificial intelligence has transformed the fraud landscape into something straight out of a sci-fi thriller—except it's happening right now, and your grandmother could be the next victim.
The Ground Zero of Holiday Shopping Fraud October 2025 has emerged as the epicenter of shopping fraud, marking a dramatic shift in how cybercriminals target consumers preparing for the holiday season. With Black Friday still weeks away, scammers are no longer waiting for the traditional shopping rush – they're
The school year may be underway, but for scammers targeting desperate parents and stressed students, class is always in session. As September rolls into October, fraudsters are ramping up sophisticated schemes that exploit the financial pressures of education—from fake scholarship promises to AI-generated university websites that look more real