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AI-Assisted Impersonation Is an Emerging Concern
Synthetic voice and video are increasingly reported in impersonation attempts, though confirmed cases vary.
10 Feb 2025
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Nuisance Calls and Number Misuse Reports Continue
Regulators continue to receive reports of nuisance calls and misused numbers used in impersonation.
10 Feb 2025
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One-Time Code Sharing Remains a Common Takeover Route
Calls that persuade people to read out a one-time code continue to lead to account takeovers.
10 Feb 2025
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Business Email Compromise Still Targets Payment Cycles
Reports continue to show payment redirection timed to real invoice cycles.
10 Feb 2025
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Regulators Keep Warning About Unregistered Investment Platforms
Financial regulators continue to publish warnings about unregistered platforms that block withdrawals.
10 Feb 2025
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Romance Fraud Losses Remain High
Long-running romance deceptions continue to produce among the highest average losses per victim.
10 Feb 2025
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Parcel-Fee Text Campaigns Persist
Text messages claiming a small delivery fee is due continue to be reported across many countries.
10 Feb 2025
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Phishing Continues to Lead Reported Fraud Volumes
Phishing remains the most frequently reported online fraud pattern, with text and email variants adapting quickly.
10 Feb 2025