Scammerdemic is the latest MAIAs whitepaper uncovering how fraud has grown into a global epidemic. Between 2019 and 2024, scam complaints doubled while the money lost quadrupled — reaching $16.6 billion in a single year. From phishing emails to romance scams, crypto cons to deepfakes, the Scammerdemic whitepaper reveals how scams now spread faster than any virus.

This whitepaper on Scammerdemic dives into the shocking scale of modern fraud. It exposes how scams don’t just drain money — they destroy trust, silence victims, and undermine entire financial systems. Behind every data point is a real person: an older adult scammed out of retirement savings, a young victim blackmailed online, or a family rebuilding after a fake investment wiped them out.

The Scammerdemic whitepaper combines verified global data, real victim stories, and expert insights to map how this crisis is evolving. It highlights the latest anti-scam innovations and showcases the organisations fighting to protect consumers and rebuild confidence.

The message is clear: prevention is the only cure. Education and regulation are the vaccine. Until they catch up, the Scammerdemic will keep spreading — faster, smarter, and more costly than ever.