In 2025, scams inflicted rougljy $442 billion in consumer losses, making this underground industry a global financial threat toany consumer unlucky enough to stumble into one.
Despite the numbers, most conversations about scams rely on personal stories, surveys, and victims sharing their experiences after the fact. This approach creates sympathy but does not help people understand the situation as it happens. This Global Scam Intelligence Report changes that by treating scams as an active, adversarial system that can be measured and tracked in real time.
Scams are no longer just local crimes. They now operate across borders and use many channels, acting like real businesses with staffing schedules, regional targets, marketing budgets, and performance metrics. No single country, platform, or law enforcement agency sees the whole picture. Without a global view, defenses remain scattered while scammers work together effectively.
