Only 7% of scams are reported globally, largely due to victim blaming and feelings of shame.

October 1, 2025

Only 7% of scams are reported globally, largely due to victim blaming and feelings of shame. — This cybersecurity statistic was published by F-Secure in October 2025. It covers topics including Scams. The original data appears in Scam Intelligence & Impacts Report 2025. For the full methodology and detailed findings, refer to the original report.

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Only 7% of scams are reported globally, largely due to victim blaming and feelings of shame. This data was published by F-Secure and covers Scams.

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This statistic comes from Scam Intelligence & Impacts Report 2025, published by F-Secure on October 1, 2025. You can view the original report at https://www.f-secure.com/en/partners/insights/scam-intelligence-and-impacts-report-2025.

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Only 7% of scams are reported globally, largely due to victim blaming and feelings of shame.

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