1、State of Scams in France2025 REPORTINSIGHTSINSIGHTSLEARN MORELEARN MOREScams are a National threat to French society as 7.6 Billion is stolen 2Sam RogersDIRECTOR OF RESEARCHJorij AbrahamMANAGING DIRECTORFRANCE REPORTScam exposure in France is no longer a fringe issue;it is a mainstream threat with d
2、eep societal consequences.Many French adults(54%)say they have been scammed within the past year,while nearly two-thirds have at least encountered a scam attempt.These are not rare,opportunistic events.French consumers report being targeted almost every other day,indicating the industrial scale and
3、persistence of modern scam operations.Whats most concerning is not just the prevalence but the psychological footprint of these scams.Two-thirds of victims reported stress,and 40%said the experience left a moderate or severe impact on their mental health.In some cases,the consequences were material,
4、but carried potentially grave consequences,with some victims reporting difficulty affording basic needs afterward.These findings suggest scams are evolving from mere digital nuisances to public health and financial stability threats.Scams have also proven to be economically devastating.French consum
5、ers were ripped off an estimated 7.6 billion(US$8.3 billion)in the past year,with the average victim losing 754.90(US$820.54).The most common payment channels,credit cards and bank transfers,reflect how scammers have adapted to exploit the financial infrastructure that consumers trust most.Meanwhile
6、,in a theme that appears to run across Europe,Gen Z emerged as an at-risk group,reporting higher losses and delayed scam recognition on popular social platforms like TikTok and Snapchat.Institutional responses remain underwhelming.While 81%of victims reported scams to their payment provider,only 46%