Every summer, scammers come up with new ways to crash the party. Norton’s threat intelligence team analyzed hundreds of millions of scams blocked by our products to find out which scams spike when the weather warms up. Here’s what they found, along with hints to help you stay protected.
Make it a Scam-Free Summer
Check the forecast.
Chuck the scams.
You handle the sunscreen, we’ll help with scams.
Scams that surge in summer — according to our threat intelligence
↑ 144%
Imposter scams
↑ 89%
Package delivery scams
↑ 88%
Gambling scams
↑ 55%
Financial scams
↑ 30%
Tech support scams
↑ 22%
Lottery and sweepstakes scams
Data: Norton/Gen threat intelligence, 2024–2025. Figures represent increases in threats blocked worldwide during June–August versus the rest of the year, across Norton, Avast, AVG, and Avira platforms (desktop, mobile, and cloud).
Ten scams to avoid this summer
Get the full 2026 Scam-Free Summer forecast
Dive into a detailed breakdown of these 10 summer scams. Find out how each one works, learn the numbers behind them, and discover how not to get scam-burned.
Your Scam-Free Summer cheat sheet
If you have to pay to get paid, it’s likely a scam. Doesn’t matter if it’s a sportsbook payout, a lottery prize, or a package delivery fee. Real platforms rarely charge you to release your money.
If a stranger is fast-tracking the relationship, slow down. Whether in romance, business, or investments, speed is a major tell. Scammers create urgency so you don’t stop to think twice.
If a message has your real details, it isn’t necessarily legit. Reservation Hijack scams and other spear phishing schemes work because scammers already know your info. Personal data in a message is the trap, not the proof.
If you’re urged to click a link, be careful. Go directly to the source, type the URL in your browser, or open the official app. Links can be spoofed to look real when they’re actually redirecting you to a malicious website.
If something feels off, verify. Whether it’s an unexpected message, a too-good-to-be-true offer, or even a familiar voice — independently confirm who you’re actually dealing with before you share anything or send money.
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Data attribution: Norton/Gen threat intelligence. Global blocked attack analysis, 2024–2025. All Gen brands (Norton, Avast, AVG, Avira), Desktop + Mobile + Cloud.
