Nasdaq Verafin | Global financial crime reached an estimated $4.4 trillion in 2025. Illicit financial activity has jumped by $1.3 trillion since 2023, significantly outpacing global GDP growth.

ICIJ | Crypto businesses have empowered a shadow economy that profits from crime. Meanwhile, scam victims have little hope of justice or recovering stolen money.

Reuters | Reuters asked AI chatbots to draft e-mail messages for a phishing scam targeting older people. The results show how scammers can use AI to conduct fraud.

2025 | BBB | In-depth investigations outline how specific scams work, including how scammers use social engineering and manipulation emotions.