Global report: Fraud moves from email to Instagram and TikTok... and 36% of users fall into the trap
The Global Fraud Intelligence Report 2026 revealed that scammers have shifted from suspicious emails to social media platforms such as Instagram, TikTok and Facebook, exploiting the trust of less cautious users there, resulting in 36% of users interacting with these traps.
For years, staying safe online mainly meant being wary of suspicious emails. But the Global Fraud Intelligence Report 2026 reveals that the tactics of cyber threats have changed radically.
Today, the most successful fraud attempts no longer arrive through inboxes, but rather appear in front of users in Instagram posts, TikTok and Facebook clips.
Because users do not apply the same cautious approach they do when opening emails on social media platforms, they consider sponsored posts or fake celebrity recommendations much more credible. The report indicates that this false impression led to 36% of users interacting directly with these traps carefully prepared by cybercriminals.
The report shows that users are not searching social media for investment opportunities, but rather for content related to daily life, offers and discounts, which is what sophisticated fraudsters exploit to bypass traditional means of protection.
أُنتج هذا الخبر بمساعدة الترجمة الآلية ثم خضع لمراجعة تحريرية بشرية للتحقّق من الدقّة والمصدر.
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