"The FBI logged 181,565 cryptocurrency-related complaints in 2025, up about 21% from the prior year. That volume made crypto the single largest loss category across more than 1 million total complaints filed with IC3."
"Investment fraud remained the dominant driver. The report shows 61,559 complaints tied to crypto investment schemes, resulting in $7.228 billion in losses. These scams often rely on long-term social engineering tactics."
"Recovery scams, where victims are targeted again after an initial loss, accounted for roughly $1.4 billion in damages. Other categories included extortion, sextortion, and impersonation schemes."
In 2025, the FBI's Internet Crime Complaint Center recorded $11.37 billion in cryptocurrency-related losses, a 22% increase from 2024. This figure stems from 181,565 complaints, making crypto the largest loss category among over 1 million total complaints. Investment scams were the primary cause, leading to $7.2 billion in losses. Other significant scams included crypto ATM fraud and recovery scams, which collectively contributed to the rising trend of crypto-related fraud amid increasing internet crime activity.
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