FBI Tracks AI Scams as Cybercrime Losses Reach Record Highs
The FBI has begun formally tracking AI-related fraud in its annual cybercrime report, marking a significant shift in how scams are carried out. In 2025, Americans reported nearly $21 billion in cybercrime losses, with over 22,000 complaints tied to AI, totaling about $893 million in losses. AI is being used to clone voices, generate realistic emails and texts, and create fake images or videos to sell fraudulent investments. The FBI's decision to track AI fraud reflects the rapid integration of AI into scam tactics, making them more believable and harder to detect. 
