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$ 1 trillion
stolen globally in 2023
85%
of people received a digital scam attempt in 2023
7 in 10
people don’t know who to trust online
Source: GASA Global State of Scams 2023 / F-Secure Living Secure Survey 2024
Use our free Scamometer to assess which online activities are most at risk from sneaky scammer attacks.
Try nowGo behind the scenes of a scammer — from stealing personal information through data breaches to committing shopping fraud using phishing emails and text messages. Your data could only be a click away.
See how personal identity theft can get. Banking credentials, location data, and even medical histories — all of this personal information can be bought on the dark web. Fraud prevention has never been more crucial.
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F-Secure has been a driving force in the cyber security industry for more than 30 years. A member of the Internet Watch Foundation (IWF), the Global Anti-Scam Alliance (GASA) and the Coalition Against Stalkerware, we are at the forefront of threat intelligence through extensive research developed by F-Secure experts, and we’re dedicated to educating people on how to protect themselves from scams.
Select a digital moment from the drop-down list to learn about potential scam risks and threat levels for that online activity. These Scamometer outcomes were developed through the expertise of F-Secure cyber threat experts and data collected from our Living Secure survey. The overall threat level for each outcome is informed by the impact and probability scores determined by our experts.
The F-Secure Scamometer explores threat levels across a range of everyday digital moments targeted for online scams: dating, shopping, banking, gaming, voice calls, and text messaging.
The tool also provides examples of scam scenarios to watch out for during each online activity.
Today, almost everything we do is digital — from paying bills and banking online to online shopping and dating. And scammers have capitalized on this, using a variety of tactics in their scams to trick people. These include:
In recent years, scammers have taken advantage of artificial intelligence (AI) advancements to craft compelling phishing messages and even manipulate audio, images, and videos. For example, AI-enhanced phishing scams are commonly used by scammers to steal personally identifying information, such as your social security number or bank account details, for identity theft.
Browse our articles to learn about the latest online scams and how to protect yourself.
You could encounter a range of scams in your digital life, such as:
Browse our articles to learn about the latest online scams and how to protect yourself.
Yes, by taking care of your cyber hygiene and remaining vigilant online, you can avoid scams.
To protect yourself from scams, it's essential to stay informed about the latest scammer tricks and scam protection advice, and to be vigilant when sharing personal information online. Always verify the legitimacy of any unsolicited communications and never click on suspicious links or download attachments from unknown sources.
In today’s digital age, scammers are becoming increasingly sophisticated in their tactics. They use a variety of methods to deceive unsuspecting victims including phishing emails, fake websites, and fraudulent job offer scams, which can lead to significant financial losses and personal information theft. Be cautious of any requests to send money and remember the golden rule in scam protection and prevention: if something seems too good to be true, it probably is. Furthermore, if something doesn’t feel right, it’s time to stop and reassess the situation. Consider the following:
If you think you’ve fallen victim to a scam, you should do the following: