FBI Tracks AI-Driven Scams, Reports Record $21 Billion in Cybercrime Losses
The FBI has reported a significant increase in cybercrime losses, reaching nearly $21 billion in 2025, with a notable rise in scams involving artificial intelligence. For the first time, AI-related fraud has been formally tracked in the FBI's annual cybercrime report, highlighting a shift in the nature of scams. Over 22,000 complaints were linked to AI, resulting in approximately $893 million in losses. The report indicates that AI is being used to clone voices, generate realistic emails and texts, and create fake images or videos to perpetrate fraud. The FBI's decision to track AI as a separate category reflects its growing role in fraud schemes. 
