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Americans lost over $5.6b in crypto scams in 2023, FBI says

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Americans lost over $5.6b in crypto scams in 2023, FBI says

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Americans lost over $5.6b in crypto scams in 2023, FBI says

Crypto-related scams and fraud surged last year, with losses skyrocketing 45% in 2023 compared to the previous year, according to a new FBI report.

As crypto gains popularity in the United States, it also brings a rise in crypto scams. According to an FBI report released Sept. 9, the total losses to these scams exceeded $5.6 billion in 2023.

In 2023, the FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center received more than 69,000 complaints from the public regarding financial fraud involving cryptocurrencies, like Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), or Tether (USDT).

Investment scams were the most costly, accounting for 71% of the total losses, or about $3.96 billion. Call center fraud and government impersonation scams followed, contributing to 10% of the losses.

The most vulnerable demographic appears to be individuals over 60, who reported the highest number of complaints. According to the FBI, their collective losses surpassed $1.6 billion.

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Different types of crypto scams

Scammers often establish trust through dating apps or social media before luring victims into fraudulent cryptocurrency investments. Some of the scams highlighted by the FBI include investment scams, lottery scams, romance scams, credit card fraud, extortion, and ransomware.

Some of these scams like romance scams, often dubbed as pig butchering scams, involve fraudsters befriending victims under the pretense of a potential love interest.

Victims may be allowed to withdraw small sums to build credibility, but they eventually find themselves duped into larger losses. In some cases, fraudulent recovery services that promise to retrieve their stolen funds further exploit the victims.

The FBI urged the public to exercise extreme caution when approached with investment opportunities by individuals they have only met online, emphasizing that anyone can be a target.

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