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FBI: Losses from cryptocurrency fraud in the U.S. have reached $11.3 billion., 2026/04/08 09:50:12
According to a report from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), in 2025, residents of the United States experienced losses of $11.3 billion due to cryptocurrency fraud, marking a record high. The total number of complaints rose to 181,565, reflecting a 22% increase compared to the previous year.
The agency specified that 18,589 claimants reported losses exceeding $100,000. The average amount of loss was $62,604. The elderly suffered the most significant losses.
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The highest number of complaints—44,555—came from individuals aged 60 and older. Their total losses amounted to $4.432 billion. In comparison, the age group of 50–59 reported losses of $2.139 billion, while those aged 40–49 experienced losses of $1.553 billion. Among individuals under 20, there were 3,508 complaints with losses of approximately $26.96 million, whereas the 20–29 age group had 18,107 complaints with losses totaling $288.8 million.
The report also noted that the total recorded losses from cybercrime in 2025 exceeded $20 billion. The largest share was attributed to investment fraud, including schemes involving cryptocurrencies. This was followed by email hacking and technical support scams.
To combat such schemes, the FBI launched Operation Level Up. Since 2024, the agency reported that it has helped prevent potential losses exceeding $500 million.
Previously, the FBI warned about a new fraudulent scheme on the Tron network targeting cryptocurrency wallet holders. Perpetrators are offering mandatory “verification” under the pretext of complying with anti-money laundering (AML) regulations.
