The internet is rife with scams, particularly deepfake-related frauds that tricked people out of $1.1 billion in 2025, primarily on social media platforms. Notable victims include European politicians like Poland's President Karol Nawrocki and Germany's Chancellor Friedrich Merz, whose speeches were manipulated to promote fake investment platforms. Romance scams are also increasing, with scammers using deepfake technology to create fake relationships, leading to significant financial losses, such as a woman who lost over €800,000 believing she was in love with Brad Pitt.