Fraud statistics

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AreaFigureWhat it measuresSource
Global$62 billionFraud-scam losses in 2025, growing ~19% a yearNasdaq Verafin, 2026 Global Financial Crime Report
United States$12.5 billionConsumer fraud losses reported to the FTC for 2024FTC Consumer Sentinel
United States~$196 billionFTC estimate of true losses including unreported fraudFTC
United Kingdom+19%Increase in APP fraud losses in 2025 (cases +7%)UK Finance Annual Fraud Report 2026
United Kingdom65%Share of confirmed APP losses reimbursed after the 2024 rules (54% before)Payment Systems Regulator, 2026
United Kingdom£21m → £60mOut-of-scope international APP scams, 2023 to 2025Payment Systems Regulator, 2026
Australia+7.8%Change in scam losses in 2025National Anti-Scam Centre