Crypto scam revenue is projected to reach $14 billion in 2025, with potential adjustments pushing it above $17 billion as more fraudulent addresses are identified, according to Forbes. Chainalysis reports that scam groups using AI tools average $3.2 million per scam, significantly higher than the $719,000 average for those not using AI. AI technologies, such as fake identity generation and deepfakes, are exacerbating the prevalence and success of social engineering scams.