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Online investment scams on the rise in Switzerland

The number of online investment scams has risen sharply in Switzerland since the start of the year. +Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox Cyberthieves are impersonating celebrities to gain the trust of their victims, according to a government report. During the first six months of 2025, the number of cyber incidents reported in Switzerland remained stable at a high level (35,727 cases reported). The Federal Office for Cyber Security (FOCS) notes in its half-yearly report that attempted scams account for 58% of the reports, and are the most frequently reported phenomenon. Fraudulent advertisements touting supposed online investment opportunities are currently among the fastest-growing phenomena. Cyber pirates often impersonate celebrities, such as Swiss president Karin Keller-Sutter, to gain the trust of their victims, warns the FOCS in a press release. Translated from French by DeepL/mga How we work We select the most relevant news for an international ... Full story here Are you the author?
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