SCARS|EDUCATION Insight: Current Analysis of Scammer Data Compiled by the SCARS|ANALYTICS Division18 min read

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Updated on January 4, 2019 by SCARS|EDUCATION™ Editorial Team

SCARS|EDUCATION Insight: Current Analysis of Scammer Data Compiled by the SCARS|ANALYTICS Division

The following it the latest edition of the scams & scammer data compiled, estimated and assembled by the SCARS|ANALYTICS™ division of the Society of Citizens Against Relationship Scams Inc.

Current Data Version: January 4, 2019 SA5.07

PLEASE NOTE: The following data is partially or completely estimated or compiled based upon available data from multiple sources. The analysis is based on methods used at the moment and subject to modification, revision, and improvement at any time. All data is subject to revision and change at any time without notice. This information represents the best available analysis based upon available sources and methods. No warranties can be provided on the accuracy of any information provided, all information is provided as is, and all use is at the user’s sole responsibility.

Scam Victims

New & Total Scam Victims As Of End Of 2018 ***

Growth Of ROMANCE SCAM VICTIMS 15 Year Plot

Total SCAM VICTIMS Worldwide Not Including China Through 2018*** – Increasing

Total Romance Scam Victims Worldwide Not Including China Through 2018* – Increasing

Total Romance Scam Victims China Only Through 2018* – Increasing

The Number Of New Romance Scam Victims Each Hour On Average – Declining*

Number Of New Romance Scam Victims Per Minute – Declining*

New Romance Scam Victims 2018* – Compare To 1 Million In 2016

New Romance Scam Victims Per Day 2018* – Decreasing

US$0

Scam Money Lost Per Day 2018* – Decreasing

US$0

Scam Money Lost 2018* – Decreasing

Victim Suicides Per Day 2018* – Increasing

Victim Suicides In 2018* – Increasing

* Updated December 15 2018 based up SCARS|ANALYTICS
Includes All Forms Of Online Fraud: Romance, 419, Tech Support, Blackmail
Not Including BEC Scams Which Are Estimated To Be Over $60,000,000,000

Scammers

Scammers & Activity As Of End Of 2018 ***

Growth in SCAMMERS & ARRESTS WORLDWIDE 15 Year Plot

Scam Attempts Per Day 2018* – Increasing

Scam Attempts Total 2018* – Increasing

Scammers Arrested Per Day 2018* – Increasing

Scammers Arrested In 2018* – Increasing

Behaviors

Victim Behaviors As Of End Of 2018 ***

How Romance Scams Victims Behave 2018

Percent of Scam Victims Reporting The Crime on Anyscam.com 2018* – Increasing

Percent of Scam Victims Reporting The Crime to Police or FBI 2018* – Increasing

Number Of Times An Average Victim Is Scammed* – Decreasing

Number Of Scam Victims Who Are Scammed 5 Or More Times* – Increasing

Number Of Reports Received By The FBI’s IC3.gov in 2017 – Increasing

Estimated Number Of Reports Received By The FBI’s IC3.gov in 2018 – Increasing

Estimated Number Of Romance Scam Reports Received By The FBI’s IC3.gov in 2017 – Increasing

Estimated Number Of Romance Scam Reports Received By The FBI’s IC3.gov in 2018 – Increasing

Estimated Number Of Victims That Successfully Recover From Romance Scams* – Decreasing

0 Years

Estimated Number Of Years To Financially Recover From A Romance Scam* – No Change

What SCARS|RSN Visitors Were Looking For

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