FBI Reports $21 Billion in Cyber Theft for 2025, Highlighting Crypto Scams and Elder Fraud
The FBI's latest Internet Crime Report reveals a significant increase in cyber theft, with losses surpassing $21 billion in 2025. The report highlights that cryptocurrency investment scams and elder fraud are major contributors to these losses. The over-60 demographic remains particularly vulnerable, with elder fraud accounting for $7.75 billion in losses, marking a 37% increase from the previous year. Additionally, the FBI received 181,565 cryptocurrency-related complaints, with investment scams causing over $11 billion in losses. These scams are often orchestrated by organized criminal enterprises in Southeast Asia, utilizing victims of human trafficking as forced labor. The report also notes the growing role of AI in facilitating scams, with 22,364 AI-related complaints resulting in $893 million in losses.