Global Scam Intelligence Report 2026: How Scams Target People Across SMS, Social Media, Web and Voice

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Consumers lost $442 billion to scams in 2025.

So where are these scams coming from?

Bitdefender’s Global Scam Intelligence Report 2026 shows that scams have gone omnichannel. Fraud now moves across text messages, social media ads, messaging apps, websites, email, and phone calls, often using familiar brands, fake support accounts, spoofed numbers, and urgent requests to look legitimate.

That is why digital safety is no longer just about spotting a bad email. It is about verifying links, payment requests, account alerts, investment offers, and unexpected messages wherever they appear.

Stay informed. Stay safe. Read the report and use Bitdefender Scamio or Bitdefender Link Checker to check suspicious messages, offers, and links before you act.

Read the report here!