"Victims are typically approached through texts, social media, ads, or dating apps, introduced to investment groups claiming to offer guidance, and enticed to send assets to fake investment scam platforms or apps."
"Cryptocurrency investment fraud was the most lucrative type of crime last year, causing over $7.2 billion in reported losses, with victims facing additional charges when attempting to withdraw their funds."
"The IC3 report also draws attention to cyber threats such as network hijacking, crypto thefts, and corporate espionage, many of which are mounted by state-sponsored threat actors."
In 2025, losses from cyber-enabled crimes rose to nearly $21 billion, according to the FBI's IC3 report. The FBI received over 1 million complaints, with phishing, extortion, and investment crimes being the most reported. Investment crimes led to over $8.6 billion in losses, while cryptocurrency fraud accounted for $7.2 billion. Victims are often lured through various platforms and face additional exploitation when attempting to recover funds. The report also highlights various cyber threats, including data breaches and ransomware attacks, with significant involvement from state-sponsored actors.
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