1 in 7 Consumers Got Scammed in the Past Year – Bitdefender Consumer Cybersecurity Survey 2025

Bitdefender’s 2025 Consumer Cybersecurity Survey reveals that 1 in 7 consumers worldwide fell victim to a scam in the past year.

Despite growing awareness of online risks, people continue to engage in digital behaviors that make them easy prey. From deepfake phone calls and fake shipping notices to social media impersonations, today’s scams are more convincing and more personal than ever.

Our latest findings expose how fraudsters are exploiting new technologies, social media habits, and emotio