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Rising Cyberscam Losses Expose Gaps in EU Response

Published Wednesday, June 10, 2026

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European countries have lost approximately €50 billion to cyberscams in the past year, according to the Global Anti-Scam Alliance. This significant financial impact highlights the fragmented and slow response from the European Union to this global security threat, which primarily originates from Southeast Asia.

What We Know — Key Points

  • Around €50 billion has been lost to scams in the last 12 months across European countries, according to a study by the Global Anti-Scam Alliance (GASA).
  • The European Union's response to cyberscam losses is fragmented and comparatively slow.
  • The global security threat of cyberscams largely originates from Southeast Asia.

What Is Claimed — Perspectives

  • Deutsche WelleCenter

    The article highlights the significant financial impact of cyberscams on European citizens and critically examines the EU's fragmented and comparatively slow response to this global security threat originating largely from Southeast Asia.

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