Consumers face increasing online scams, as AI fuels sophisticated attacks

As reported by Tech Radar, new research from F-Secure indicates that over half of consumers encountered online scam attempts monthly in 2025, with a significant portion falling victim and losing money. The findings highlight a concerning trend where scammers are becoming more adept at monetizing attacks, potentially leading to greater financial losses for individuals.

F-Secure's Scam Intelligence & Impacts Report reveals that 56% of consumers faced monthly scam attempts in 2025. Alarmingly, the number of victims losing money doubled compared to the previous year, with fake invoice scams, investment fraud, and banking scams being prevalent. Artificial intelligence is identified as a key factor amplifying these attacks, enabling better targeting, more convincing impersonations, and faster deployment. Scammers are leveraging AI for personalized phishing emails, synthetic voices, and fake media.

Despite 69% of consumers believing they can spot a scam, 43% of those individuals still became victims. Social media also remains a significant attack vector, with losses increasing substantially. While younger consumers face more attempts, older generations tend to lose more money. Consumers increasingly expect telecom providers to offer robust protections, with 93% deeming it important and 82% considering it a factor in choosing a provider.

Source: Tech Radar