Romania - Visa study shows that Romanians who cannot distinguish AI‑generated fake content are more than five times as likely to fall victim to digital fraud. Six in ten reported a sharp rise in suspicious ads in 2025, and 38 % rarely read beyond a headline. The study estimates annual losses of over 800 million lei (≈ 160 million €) and an average loss of 731 lei per incident. In December, Visa ran a banner test across three Romanian news sites that attracted 2 million views and 22 000 clicks, 89 % from smartphones. Country Manager Elena Ungureanu said Visa has invested $13 billion in AI‑driven fraud‑prevention technology and calls for joint action by platforms, financial services, merchants and authorities to safeguard consumers. Category: Economy Tags: Economy, Other Countries: Romania Cities: Persons: Elena Ungureanu Sentiment: Mixed

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