2026 Global Scams report: Using behavioral and device intelligence to shine a light on social engineering scams

Reports of attempted scams increased by 35% among BioCatch’s customers in 2026. While a 35% increase represents a very significant rate of growth, it is substantially slower than the 65% figure reported in last year’s edition of this report. The findings — from more than 370 financial institutions serving a combined more than 760 million users in 21 different countries — suggest those institutions using behavioral intelligence to detect fraud are making a marked impact in slowing the growth of social engineering scams.

BioCatch’s Global Director of Fraud Intelligence Tom Peacock and Director of Global Advisory Sharell Barshishat discuss the current and future scam threat, the most reliable way to identify scams today, and why, in 2026, we see some scam types growing more quickly or slowly than others.

This viewing is essential for anyone working in banking, cybersecurity, or financial services who wants to stay ahead of emerging threats and trends. Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your understanding of the state of social engineering scams today and learn practical steps to protect your organization.