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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
Akshay Puri

FBI Warns Older Americans As Crypto Scams Wipe Out $11.4 Billion In 2025 — Tips To Protect Your Life Savings

FBI data shows Americans over 60 reported the largest share of cryptocurrency scam losses in 2025, highlighting rising fraud risks (Credit: AI Chatgpt)

Cryptocurrency-related fraud reached record levels in the United States in 2025, with total reported losses exceeding $11.4 billion, according to the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
The figures, released through the agency's Internet Crime Complaint Center, highlight a growing trend in digital financial crime. Older Americans were among the most affected. Americans aged 60 and above reported losses of $4.4 billion, making them the largest victim group by age.

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