Lithuania experienced a significant increase in the blocking of scam calls, totaling 13 million in the last year, indicating the growing adaptation of scammers despite enhanced security measures.
In Lithuania, 13 million scam calls were successfully blocked last year, a figure that highlights the continued prevalence of fraudulent activity in the telecommunications sector. JÅ«ratÄ— Å ovienÄ—, chairwoman of the Communications Regulatory Authority (RRT), emphasized that despite this success in blocking attempts, the problem is escalating as scammers become increasingly active and innovative in their tactics, adjusting to new security measures implemented by telecom operators. The RRT has heightened filtering processes since last October, which has significantly contributed to the rise in blocked calls by identifying and intercepting fraudulent calls before they reach users. Moreover, the increase in blocked scam calls is accompanied by a rise in fraudulent SMS messages, with 5.73 million messages containing links to harmful websites being blocked in 2025 - a 25% increase from the previous year. These SMS messages are filtered based on criteria set by the RRT, allowing for early detection and prevention of scams targeting the public. This uptick in blocked communications underscores the ongoing challenge faced by regulators and operators in keeping consumers safe from increasingly sophisticated scams. Despite advancements in technology and filtering measures, a portion of fraudulent calls and messages still reach the public. Scammers continue to adapt their tactics, employing different scenarios and utilizing various technological solutions to evade detection. This ongoing cat-and-mouse game between regulators and scammers highlights the need for constant vigilance and innovation in cybersecurity measures to protect consumers from financial fraud and emotional distress caused by such scams.
