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We've curated 240 cybersecurity statistics about Scams to help you understand how phishing, online fraud, and social engineering tactics are evolving in 2025. Discover how these deceptive practices are impacting individuals and businesses alike.

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Among AI scam victims and targets, 81% agree with the statement "I understand that sharing personal information with apps, on social media, or on messaging services can be risky, but I am okay with that risk".

Malwarebytes10/14/2025
ConsumerMobile

63% of extortion targets experience scam attempts daily.

Malwarebytes10/14/2025
ConsumerMobile

Nearly 9 in 10 extortion victims reported emotional harm because of the scam they experienced.

Malwarebytes10/14/2025
ConsumerMobile

38% of Gen Z have been a target of sextortion.

Malwarebytes10/14/2025
ConsumerMobile

58% of Gen Z have been targets of an extortion scam.

Malwarebytes10/14/2025
ConsumerMobile

64% of extortion scam targets are Gen Z or Millennial.

Malwarebytes10/14/2025
ConsumerMobile

One in six mobile users reported they've been a target of sextortion.

Malwarebytes10/14/2025
ConsumerMobile

40% of targets of other types of mobile scams (i.e., not extortion) are Gen Z or Millennial.

Malwarebytes10/14/2025
ConsumerMobile

65% of extortion scam victims are male.

Malwarebytes10/14/2025
ConsumerMobile

28% of Gen Z have been victims of an extortion scam.

Malwarebytes10/14/2025
ConsumerMobile

Among AI scam victims and targets, 62% are iPhone users (vs. 51% overall).

Malwarebytes10/14/2025
ConsumerMobile

Seven in ten extortion victims say they are confident they can spot a scam.

Malwarebytes10/14/2025
ConsumerMobile

69% of extortion scam victims are Gen Z or Millennial.

Malwarebytes10/14/2025
ConsumerMobile

52% of extortion victims agree 'I’m more likely to click a link on my phone than on my laptop'.

Malwarebytes10/14/2025
ConsumerMobile

46% of extortion targets agree 'I’m more likely to click a link on my phone than on my laptop'.

Malwarebytes10/14/2025
ConsumerMobile

35% of extortion victims experienced blackmail or harassment.

Malwarebytes10/14/2025
ConsumerMobile

21% of extortion victims experienced damage to their reputation.

Malwarebytes10/14/2025
ConsumerMobile

19% of extortion victims experienced consequences at work or school.

Malwarebytes10/14/2025
ConsumerMobile

One in five mobile users has been the target of a deepfake scam.

Malwarebytes10/14/2025
ConsumerMobile

43% of Gen Z users have been a target of AI-driven scams.

Malwarebytes10/14/2025
ConsumerMobile