A United Nations office says scam gangs defraud people across Asia-Pacific of at least US$88 billion in 2025, with one report citing figures of up to US$114 billion. The UN describes criminal networks that once operated within specific territories or in particular illicit activities as increasingly expanding into multiple illegal markets. It says these groups also use shared services, allowing them to coordinate operations and adapt more quickly. The UN further characterises scam activity as increasingly transnational, with crime groups evolving tactics to stay ahead of law enforcement efforts. In addition to cross-border reach, the UN assessment highlights how scam operations continue to change in response to crackdowns, which can make them harder to disrupt. While the outlets differ on the upper bound of the estimated losses, they report the same overall UN message: scam networks are scaling up across the region and adopting more flexible, networked models that support continued fraud.