Scams
We've curated 215 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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As an example of oversharing on social media, 20% have tagged their current location on social media.
41% of scam victims reported online shopping scams.
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.
40% of people who have fallen victim to a scam during a past holiday season were scammed on social media.
19% of extortion victims experienced consequences at work or school.
63% of extortion targets experience scam attempts daily.
21% of extortion victims experienced damage to their reputation.
Nearly 9 in 10 extortion victims reported emotional harm because of the scam they experienced.
35% of extortion victims experienced blackmail or harassment.
More than half of extortion victims believe they could recoup any financial losses.
One in five mobile users has been the target of a deepfake scam.
65% of extortion scam victims are male.
78% of extortion victims experience scam attempts daily.
53% of extortion victims are non-white.