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$11.4 Billion Vanishes into Crypto Scams: FBI's 2025 Wake-Up Call

Crypto scams stole $11.4 billion from Americans in 2025, per the FBI. Seniors lost nearly 40%—and it's only getting worse.

Fintech Dose Apr 07, 2026 4 min read

FBI chart showing $11.4 billion crypto scam losses in 2025 with rising trend line

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Crypto scams cost $11.4B in 2025, up 22% YoY, with seniors losing $4.4B. 𝕏
ATM fraud surged 58%, AI complaints hit 22k with $893M losses. 𝕏
Regulators act on kiosks, but scammers adapt—deeper defenses needed. 𝕏

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