# Global rise in cybercrime and fraud victimization

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/global-rise-in-cybercrime-and-fraud-victimization
> Updated: 2026-09-14T14:46:49.000Z. Sources: 9. Developments: 2.

Surveys and statistical data from Australia, Ireland, and the Philippines indicate a rise in cybercrime and fraud victimization. 

In Australia, research shows consumers are finding it increasingly difficult to identify scams, with 53 per cent of adults stating scams are harder to spot. In Ireland, reports indicate that 85 per cent of adults encounter suspicious communications monthly, including a rise in AI-generated fraudulent content. Irish data also shows that fraud victimization increased from 4 per cent in 2019 to 11 per cent in 2025, alongside a trend of declining crime reporting rates.

Similarly, in the Philippines, while traditional street crimes have decreased, cybercrime victimization rose from 5.8 per cent to 8.0 per cent nationally between March and June 2026, with notable spikes in the Visayas and Mindanao regions.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-14: Cybercrime and fraud rates rise in Philippines and Ireland surveys

Surveys in the Philippines and Ireland show rising trends in cybercrime and fraud, alongside shifting patterns in traditional crime victimization and reporting rates.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/cybercrime-and-fraud-rates-rise-in-philippines-and-ireland-surveys

### 2026-09-14: Consumers in Australia and Ireland struggle to identify rising online scams

Surveys in Australia and Ireland reveal rising consumer anxiety and difficulty in detecting scams, with increasing use of AI-generated fraudulent calls, texts, and emails.

7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/consumers-in-australia-and-ireland-struggle-to-identify-rising-online-scams

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