What are the top crypto scams in 2025?

Investment fraud and government impersonation lead, with pig butchering and fake airdrops close behind — all netting billions per FBI data.

How much did Americans lose to crypto scams in 2025?

Over $11 billion, per the FBI's IC3 report, out of $21 billion total cybercrime losses.

Are crypto scams targeting kids now?

Yes, 10% of minor cybercrimes involved crypto, stealing $5M+ from under-18s.

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FBI Tallies $11 Billion in Crypto Scams: America's Wallet Just Got Pickpocketed

Another year, another billion-dollar heist in crypto land. The FBI just dropped numbers showing $11 billion vanished into scam artists' pockets in 2025 alone.

Fintech Dose Apr 07, 2026 4 min read

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FBI Internet Crime Report highlighting $11 billion crypto scam losses in 2025

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FBI reports $11B+ in US crypto scam losses for 2025, up massively from prior years. 𝕏
Investment and impersonation scams dominate, exploiting crypto's irreversibility. 𝕏
Global illicit crypto flows hit $154B; expect tougher regs but persistent scams. 𝕏

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