Losses from phishing scams decreased to 3.28 million USD in October 2025, marking a 72% drop from September

In October 2025, phishing scams caused losses of about 3.28 million USD, which is a 72% decrease from the previous month. The victim count also dropped to 10,935.

Despite a decrease in overall phishing incidents, ‘Permit signature’ scams remain prevalent. The largest reported loss for October reached approximately 439,000 USD.