The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has released its annual report on cybercrime, highlighting the growing threat posed by cryptocurrency fraud. According to the report, Americans lost a staggering $11.3 billion to cryptocurrency scams in 2025, with investment scams being the primary driver of these losses.
The FBI's Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) recorded over 181,000 complaints related to cryptocurrency fraud, accounting for more than half of all reported cybercrime losses. The agency noted that crypto-related complaints and losses have increased significantly compared to previous years, with investment scams being the most common type of scam.
The report also revealed that Americans aged 60 and older were disproportionately affected by cryptocurrency fraud, losing over $4 billion in 2025. The FBI attributed this trend to the growing use of cryptocurrency among older adults, who may be more vulnerable to scams due to their limited understanding of digital assets.