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FBI: Americans lost $9.3 billion to cryptocurrency scams last year
2025-04-24 12:17

Odaily News A report from the FBI's Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) shows that in 2024, the United States suffered losses of $9.3 billion due to cryptocurrency-related crimes. This loss increased by 66% from 2023, highlighting the increasing use of digital assets in online fraud. IC3's annual report shows that nearly 150,000 complaints are related to cryptocurrencies, among which investment scams are the most common. Scammers usually pretend to offer high returns on fake cryptocurrency platforms, lure victims to transfer funds, and then steal them. (CoinDesk)