Online scams have evolved from basic phishing emails into sophisticated operations that cost consumers billions of dollars each year.
According to fraud.com, the Top 10 online scams in 2025 included: phishing/spoofing, general merchandise on the internet, prizes/sweepstakes, investments including cryptocurrency, advance fee loans, fake check scams, friendship/sweetheart swindles, family/friend impostor, home repair and credit repair.
Rachel Caballero, community developments director and public relations manager for TruWest Credit Union, says they see people getting scammed on a daily basis.
