10 Brand-New Scams Already Appearing in 2026 Here are 10 brand-new scam trends emerging in 2026 that cybersecurity experts and law-enforcement agencies are warning about. These scams are evolving quickly because criminals are now using AI, messaging apps, and large organised networks across Southeast Asia.  1. AI Voice-Cloning Emergency Scams Scammers can now clone a person’s voice using only a few seconds of audio from social media. Victims receive a call that sounds exactly like their: child boss spouse The caller claims there is an emergency and urgently needs money transferred. AI voice scams surged dramatically in 2025 and are expected to keep growing in 2026. 2. Deepfake Video Call Scams This is the next level of impersonation . Scammers use AI face-swapping tools during video calls to look like a real person such as: a company boss a romantic partner a business client Victims believe the person on the screen is real and transfer money. 3. “P...