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State of Scams in Europe - 2026

Written by Global Anti-Scam Alliance (GASA) | Jun 8, 2026 1:44:15 PM
This study of 22,260 adults across Europe shows that 75% encountered a scam in the past year, with email, phone, and text the primary entry points. While 71% say they are confident in recognizing scams, 8% of those exposed went on to interact with scammers. Ultimately, 6% experienced financial or data loss, and only 3% reported the incident to authorities.