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[ALERT] Scammers are Misusing Global Anti Scam Alliance's Name for Recovery Scams

In 2021, the Ecommerce Foundation launched the Global Anti-Scam Alliance (GASA) to further the ongoing efforts to protect consumers...

68.8% of Scam Victims Make No Effort to Recover Their Money

ScamAdviser.com surveyed 2,575 consumers from across the world asking them about their experience with trying to get their money back...

Survey Suggests China Not Just Biggest Manufacturer but Biggest Seller of Fakes Too

ScamAdviser.com surveyed 1,494 consumers from across the world asking them why they buy fakes and how they could be kept from buying...

1 out of 4 Users of Dating Platforms Report Being Scammed

Every year as Valentine’s Day approaches, many singles reflect on their relationship status and try to look for love. A significant...

Donna Gregory (FBI) and ScamWatch honored as Scam Fighters of the Year 2022

On 27th January, Donna Gregory, Unit Chief at the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) was honored as Scam Fighter Person of the...

Scammers are Winning: € 41.3 ($ 47.8) Billion lost in Scams, up 15%

With the COVID-19 pandemic, the scam industry has boomed worldwide. In our 3rd Global State of Scams Report, 42 countries were analysed...

Think You Can Identify Scams? Most Cannot!

According to a study by ScamAdviser, of 4,300+ consumers, scammers reach nearly everybody. 62% of the survey participants are certain...

Why Do Consumers Buy Fakes? (2021 Report)

Every year, ScamAdviser analyzes the willingness of consumers to buy fake and counterfeit products online. This year, 1,102 consumers...