The FBI's 2025 Internet Crime Report highlights a significant rise in cryptocurrency fraud, with losses reaching $11.366 billion, marking a 22% increase from the previous year. Of the 181,565 complaints received, individuals aged 60 and older were disproportionately affected, reporting losses of $4.4 billion, nearly 40% of the total. Cryptocurrency investment fraud was the largest contributor, accounting for $7.2 billion in losses.
Scams involving cryptocurrency ATMs and self-service terminals saw a 58% increase, resulting in $389 million in losses. Additionally, the report noted 22,364 complaints involving AI, with $893 million in total losses, $658.7 million of which were linked to cryptocurrency. California reported the highest regional losses in the U.S., totaling $2.099 billion.
FBI Reports $11.366 Billion in Crypto Fraud Losses for 2025, Seniors Hit Hardest
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