--- title: "Scams in France: latest scams and where to report" url: https://tapsafely.com/scams-in-france source: TapSafely description: "The scams hitting people in France most, official figures, who scammers pretend to be, and where to report a scam." --- [Home](https://tapsafely.com/)/[Scams by country](https://tapsafely.com/scams-by-country)/ France Scams by country # Scams in France: what to watch for right now A plain summary of the scams official agencies in France warn about most, with the latest published figures and the fastest way to get help. By the TapSafely editorial team · Updated 16 September 2026 ## The numbers Payment fraud in France reached 618 million euros in the first half of 2025, up 7%, and fraud by manipulation of the payer rose 37% to 245 million euros. [Banque de France (Observatoire de la sécurité des moyens de paiement)](https://www.banque-france.fr/system/files/2026-01/Communique-de-Presse_2026-01-27_OSMP.pdf) In a survey of 5,001 adults carried out for the AMF in September 2024, 3.2% of people in France said they had fallen victim to a financial investment scam, up from 1.2% in 2021. [Autorité des marchés financiers (AMF)](https://www.amf-france.org/en/news-publications/news-releases/authorities-are-taking-action-combat-massive-phenomenon-financial-scams-catching-out-increasing) Cybermalveillance.gouv.fr helped more than 500,000 victims in 2025, up 20% on 2024. [Cybermalveillance.gouv.fr](https://www.cybermalveillance.gouv.fr/tous-nos-contenus/actualites/rapport-activite-2025) ## Scams to watch for in France Common in France ### Phishing messages Cybermalveillance.gouv.fr says phishing was the top threat for individuals in 2025, making up 33% of assistance requests, up 71% on 2024. [How to spot it](https://tapsafely.com/scams/phishing-links) Common in France ### Fake bank adviser calls Searches for help with fake bank adviser fraud rose 159% in 2025, and the Banque de France says a bank never asks you to act to block a payment or to hand over your card to a courier. [How to spot it](https://tapsafely.com/scams/bank-safe-account-scam) Common in France ### Fake tech support Fake technical support scams made up 5.9% of assistance requests from individuals to Cybermalveillance.gouv.fr in 2025, up 39% on 2024. [How to spot it](https://tapsafely.com/scams/tech-support-scams) Common in France ### Investment scams The AMF warns about fake savings accounts, loans and crypto investments, often using the names of real firms, public authorities or celebrities in deepfake videos. [How to spot it](https://tapsafely.com/scams/crypto-investment-scams) Common in France ### Fake parcel, fine and health insurance texts Cybermalveillance.gouv.fr warns about scam texts posing as parcel carriers, the ANTAI fines agency, the tax office and Assurance Maladie (Ameli). [How to spot it](https://tapsafely.com/scams/fake-delivery-texts) ## Who scammers pretend to be Bank advisers · Assurance Maladie (Ameli) · The tax office (DGFiP) · ANTAI (traffic fines) · Parcel carriers such as La Poste and Chronopost · The AMF and financial advisers Never trust a call, text or email just because it uses one of these names. Contact the organisation using details you find yourself. ## If you've been scammed in France 1. Forward scam texts free of charge to 33700, or report them at 33700.fr. For a scam call, text "spam vocal" followed by the caller's number to 33700. 2. Hang up and call your bank back through its usual channels. If your card was used without your consent, you can also report it on Perceval. 3. Get help 24 hours a day at 17Cyber.gouv.fr, run by the Police nationale, the Gendarmerie nationale and Cybermalveillance.gouv.fr. 4. If you lost money to an online scam such as a fake shop, a fake buyer or seller, or a romance scam, adults can file a complaint online with THESEE. Have the IBAN you paid to ready. ## Where to report a scam in France - [Get help and report cybercrime via 17Cyber (24/7)](https://17cyber.gouv.fr/) - [Forward spam or scam SMS to 33700](https://www.33700.fr/) · **33700** - Call Info Escroqueries (free, weekdays) · **0 805 805 817** Reviewed 2026-09-16. Services change, so check the official site if a link doesn't work. ## Scam Weather for France Loading… ### Got a suspicious message? Check it free. It works in any language. [Check a message](https://tapsafely.com/#check) ## Questions What are the most common scams in France? According to official sources: Phishing messages, Fake bank adviser calls, Fake tech support, Investment scams, Fake parcel, fine and health insurance texts. What should I do first if I've been scammed in France? Forward scam texts free of charge to 33700, or report them at 33700.fr. For a scam call, text "spam vocal" followed by the caller's number to 33700. Hang up and call your bank back through its usual channels. If your card was used without your consent, you can also report it on Perceval. Who do scammers pretend to be in France? Official warnings mention Bank advisers, Assurance Maladie (Ameli), The tax office (DGFiP), ANTAI (traffic fines), Parcel carriers such as La Poste and Chronopost, The AMF and financial advisers. ## Official sources and further reading Figures and warnings on this page come from these official sources. - [Quelles sont les principales cybermalveillances qui ont affecté les particuliers en 2025 ?](https://www.cybermalveillance.gouv.fr/tous-nos-contenus/actualites/top-10-cybermalveillances-particuliers-2025) (Cybermalveillance.gouv.fr) - [Payment fraud statistics press release (27 January 2026)](https://www.banque-france.fr/system/files/2026-01/Communique-de-Presse_2026-01-27_OSMP.pdf) (Banque de France) - [Victime de cybermalveillance ? Rendez-vous sur 17Cyber.gouv.fr](https://www.police-nationale.interieur.gouv.fr/actualite/victime-de-cybermalveillance-rendez-vous-sur-17cybergouvfr) (Police nationale) - [La plainte en ligne pour les arnaques sur internet (THESEE)](https://www.masecurite.interieur.gouv.fr/fr/demarches-en-ligne/thesee-arnaques-internet-plainte-en-ligne) (Ministère de l'Intérieur (Ma Sécurité)) - [SMS et appels indésirables : le 33 700 facilite le signalement des numéros frauduleux](https://www.economie.gouv.fr/dgccrf/actualites-dgccrf/sms-et-appels-indesirables-le-33-700-facilite-le-signalement-des-numeros-frauduleux) (DGCCRF, Ministry of the Economy)