GASA Reports Shopping Scams and Identity Theft Crimes in DACH Region Cost Victims €12.44 Billion in Losses

Scams are inflicting serious harm on consumers in Austria, Germany and
Switzerland, according to a study [https://www.gasa.org/research] by the Global
Anti-Scam Alliance (GASA). The most recent reports reveal that scammers stole
€12.44 billion from victims (an average loss of €2,263 per victim) in the DACH
regions in 2023.

While 55% of participants reported increased scam encounters, 64% did not report
these incidents to law enforcement. Shopping scams and identity theft were the
most common ty