Italy: online fraud up 32 % to €181 million

Italy's postal police recorded €181 million in online fraud losses in a single year — mostly fake investments, shopping fraud and SMS phishing. The rise was 32 %. Warning signs: Promised returns with no risk; Payment requests via SMS links; Support only over WhatsApp or Telegram. What to do: Stop payments, notify your bank and report it to the Polizia Postale. Typical loss: €200–€20,000.