FBI: Cryptocurrency-related fraud losses reached $11.366 billion in 2025, with the elderly being the most affected group
By: rootdata|2026/04/13 09:40:23
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According to the FBI's 2025 Internet Crime Report, losses related to cryptocurrency fraud reached a record $11.366 billion, an increase of 22% compared to 2024. Among the 181,565 related complaints received, the elderly population aged 60 and above reported losses of $4.4 billion, accounting for nearly 40% of the total loss amount.
Cryptocurrency investment fraud remains the primary source of losses, involving amounts of $7.2 billion. Losses from cryptocurrency ATM and kiosk scams amounted to $389 million, a year-on-year increase of 58%. Additionally, complaints involving AI reached 22,364, with losses totaling $893 million, of which approximately $658.7 million was related to cryptocurrency. In regional statistics, California topped the list with cryptocurrency-related losses of $2.099 billion.
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