Scams on WhatsApp: in Italy, people lose 770 euros in 30 minutes
Summary
This article examines how messaging apps have become a major channel for cybercrime in Italy. Kaspersky data shows that scams on WhatsApp, SMS, iMessage, and Instagram often move fast, with many victims losing money or sharing data within 30 minutes. The piece highlights how AI-generated messages, cloned voices, and deepfakes make fraud more convincing and harder to spot. It also stresses the emotional and financial damage these scams cause and recommends verification steps plus real-time security tools.
Classifications
industries
Telecommunications
applications
Anti Piracy
AskAI Classifications
Labels
SaaS
Messaging Software
Business Communication Software
Linked Companies
WhatsApp
$100M to $250M
Kaspersky Lab
$500M to $1B