More than 23 million incoming calls are classified as unwanted, meaning about 1 in 6 calls reaching protected devices is fraudulent or unsolicited.
More than 23 million incoming calls are classified as unwanted, meaning about 1 in 6 calls reaching protected devices is fraudulent or unsolicited. — This cybersecurity statistic was published by Bitdefender in June 2026. It covers topics including Phone Fraud, Voice Fraud, Online Scams, Consumer Fraud. The original data appears in Global Scam Intelligence Report 2026. For the full methodology and detailed findings, refer to the original report.
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More than 23 million incoming calls are classified as unwanted, meaning about 1 in 6 calls reaching protected devices is fraudulent or unsolicited. This data was published by Bitdefender and covers Phone Fraud, Voice Fraud, Online Scams, Consumer Fraud.
Where does this data come from?
This statistic comes from Global Scam Intelligence Report 2026, published by Bitdefender on June 15, 2026. You can view the original report at https://www.bitdefender.com/en-us/blog/hotforsecurity/global-scam-report-2026.
What cybersecurity topics does this cover?
This statistic relates to Phone Fraud, Voice Fraud, Online Scams, Consumer Fraud. Browse more statistics on Phone Fraud or from Bitdefender.