Unmasking the Scam Crisis: Europe’s Next Cyber Challenge

The scam threat:

This is just one of the several resources launched as part of the National Strategy in US to prevent scams. An ambitious effort bringing together corporate leaders, policymakers, and society as a whole to face what is no longer a marginal problem.

The full 70-page report includes strong calls for cross-sector cooperation, and the accompanying video is especially powerful. 

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A victim shares her story with remarkable honesty — a reminder that only around 15% of scams are ever reported. Also worth noting: the Global Head of Policy at TRM Labs explains how complex networks operate behind these scams, from fake investments to crypto fraud.

As the Aspen Institute puts it clearly:

“This is a national security crisis — and the problem is only getting worse.”

In Europe, we can’t look away. The same patterns are emerging here, rapidly crossing borders and exploiting the trust of millions.

That’s exactly why I built desenmascara.me — an AI-powered European platform designed to detect and expose fraudulent and impersonation websites, helping citizens, brands, and regulators see what’s really behind the digital façade.

I already shared some reflections on this in my recent LinkedIn article: How desenmascara.me can help tackle Europe’s scam epidemic.

The US has moved. Now it’s time for Europe to act — together, across public and private sectors.
Let’s raise awareness. Let’s cooperate.
Let’s unmask the web.