FBI Says U.S. Crypto Scam Losses Hit Record $11.4 Billion in 2025
The Federal Bureau of Investigation said cryptocurrency has become an important tool for online fraud because transactions are fast, cross-border and difficult to reverse. Criminal groups often use fake investment platforms to appear legitimate, building trust over time and psychologically manipulating victims into committing more money. Many such schemes are run by organized crime groups in Southeast Asia.
The FBI’s latest report showed that Americans lost $11.4 billion to cryptocurrency scams in 2025, a record and a 22% increase from 2024. Victims aged 60 and older accounted for nearly half of the losses. Total U.S. losses from all forms of online fraud exceeded $20 billion that year, with AI and automated bots further amplifying the scale of the crimes.
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The history behind this eventFBI Says Real Estate Cyberfraud Surges as AI and Crypto Fuel Scams
The Federal Bureau of Investigation continues to track cybercrime involving real estate. Because transactions involve large sums and coordination among buyers, brokers and financial institutions, fraudsters who alter payment instructions or impersonate participants can inflict substantial losses that are often difficult to recover. Such crimes also undermine public trust in digital transactions.
The FBI's latest report said losses from real estate cybercrime reached $275 million in 2025, up 59% from about $173 million in 2024. The report also warned that criminal groups are using artificial intelligence to create more convincing impersonations and cryptocurrencies to move funds, making scams more sophisticated and driving victim losses higher.
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