In 2025, people reported more money lost to scams that started on Facebook than on any other social media platform. WhatsApp and Instagram were a distant second and third.

In 2025 people reported far more money lost to scams on Facebook alone than they reported losing to text or email scams.

Small businesses incured at least $131 billion in losses from fraud, scams, and ransomware last year.

84% of bank leaders are concerned about fraud and scams targeting their customers.

77% of bank leaders are concerned about fraud and scams targeting their employees and organization.

47% of consumers in Latin America identify fraud and scams as their biggest frustration when making digital transactions.

There is a 14% increase in phishing scams around Christmas.

27% of people encounter scams daily on social media platforms.

45% of people have been targeted by Adware.

Phishing activity overall increased by 128% during the 2025 holiday period compared to the 2024 holiday period.

20% of people have fallen victim to Adware.

12% of consumers have been victims of postal tracking scams.

27% of people are targeted by scam text messages daily.

15% of marketplace shoppers experience scams daily.

42% of consumers have encountered postal tracking scams.

27% of consumers have fallen victim to ad-related malware.

11% of people have fallen victim to Malvertising.

There was a 229% spike in phishing scams on Black Friday.

55% of people receive scam text messages weekly.

10% of consumers have been victims of marketplace scams.