FBI Reports Record $11.37B in Crypto-Related Losses Amid Rising Investment Scams

The FBI's Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) has released its annual report on cryptocurrency-related crimes, revealing a staggering $11.37 billion in losses for 2025. This figure marks the highest annual total on record and represents a significant increase from the previous year.

According to the IC3 report, investment scams were the primary driver of these losses, with 61,559 complaints resulting in $7.228 billion in damages. These scams often rely on social engineering tactics, including romance-based approaches or unsolicited messages that shift into investment pitches.

The report also highlights a shift in tactics used by scammers, who are increasingly using artificial intelligence (AI) tools such as voice cloning and deepfakes to impersonate trusted figures. Social media, text messaging, and dating apps remain primary entry points for these scams, often used to build trust before directing victims to fraudulent crypto platforms.