Wire transfers were the payment method most frequently targeted by BEC scammers in 2024, reported by 63% of respondents, up from 39% in the previous survey.
Wire transfers were the payment method most frequently targeted by BEC scammers in 2024, reported by 63% of respondents, up from 39% in the previous survey. — This cybersecurity statistic was published by AFP in April 2025. It covers topics including Wire transfer, BEC, Fraud. The original data appears in 2025 Payments Fraud and Control Survey. For the full methodology and detailed findings, refer to the original report.
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Wire transfers were the payment method most frequently targeted by BEC scammers in 2024, reported by 63% of respondents, up from 39% in the previous survey. This data was published by AFP and covers Wire transfer, BEC, Fraud.
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This statistic comes from 2025 Payments Fraud and Control Survey, published by AFP on April 15, 2025. You can view the original report at https://www.afponline.org/training-resources/resources/survey-research-economic-data/Details/payments-fraud.
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This statistic relates to Wire transfer, BEC, Fraud. Browse more statistics on Wire transfer or from AFP.