FBI: Americans Lose More Than $20 Billion to Cryptocurrency and Online Scams in 2025

The FBI reports a sharp rise in losses to cryptocurrency and other online scams in 2025.

Published Apr 7, 2026, 11:59 AM EDT | WFMZZ

Americans lost more than $20 billion to cryptocurrency and other online scams in 2025, a 26% increase over the year before, according to the FBI's latest figures. The agency's data underscores growing financial harm from crypto-related fraud and other internet-enabled schemes.

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Top-priced homes sold in six Lehigh Valley and Poconos counties (Aug. 31–Sept. 6)

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U.S. Supreme Court rejects Trump administration order on mail-in voting

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Breinigsville home tops Lehigh County weekly sales at $785,000

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FBI: Americans Lose More Than $20 Billion to Cryptocurrency and Online Scams in 2025

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