FBI Data Reveals Who Scammers Targeted Most as Crypto Fraud Losses Hit $11.4 Billion
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The FBI reports that crypto-related fraud losses reached $11.4 billion in 2025, with individuals aged 60 and older suffering the highest financial impact.Summary
The FBI's Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) reported a record $11.366 billion in cryptocurrency fraud losses for 2025, representing a 22% increase from the previous year. Investment scams remained the primary driver of these losses, totaling over $7.2 billion, while crypto ATM and kiosk fraud saw a significant 58% surge.
The data highlights that individuals aged 60 and older were the most heavily targeted demographic, accounting for $4.43 billion in losses—nearly 39% of the total. California, Texas, and Florida emerged as the states with the highest reported financial damages, underscoring the growing scale and sophistication of crypto-related criminal activity that continues to outpace current mitigation efforts.
(Source：BeInCrypto)