In 2025, 96% of Americans reported taking steps after being targeted by a scam, with 63% most often reporting the event to their financial institution.

67% of people say they wish they knew how to better protect themselves from falling victim to holiday scams.

41% of scam victims have fallen victim to online shopping scams, making it the most popular threat.

As an example of oversharing on social media, 22% of people have posted a picture of an expensive gift they received.

41% of scam victims reported online shopping scams.

As an example of oversharing on social media, 20% have tagged their current location on social media.

61% of people are concerned about being scammed while shopping on Black Friday and Cyber Monday.

43% have potentially “overshared” on social media during the holiday season.

65% of Gen Z are more likely to overshare on social media during the holiday season compared to their elders.

As an example of oversharing on social media, 18% have revealed their travel plans on social media.

As an example of oversharing on social media, 13% have posted a picture of a travel ticket without removing or blurring their personal information

26% of scam victims reported phishing.

23% of scam victims reported package delivery scams.

67% of people are concerned about their older loved ones falling for a suspicious email or text scam offering a sale or deal.

40% of people who have fallen victim to a scam during a past holiday season were scammed on social media.

41% of extortion targets are parents.

53% of extortion victims are non-white.

Gen Z and Millennials account for two in three victims of extortion scams.

One in three mobile users has been targeted by an extortion scam.

Nearly one in five mobile users has fallen victim to an extortion scam.