According to Odaily, a report from the FBI's Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) reveals that cryptocurrency-related crimes resulted in losses of $9.3 billion in the United States in 2024. This marks a 66% increase compared to 2023, highlighting the growing use of digital assets in online scams. The IC3's annual report indicates that nearly 150,000 complaints were associated with cryptocurrency, with investment scams being the most prevalent. Scammers often lure victims by promising high returns on fake cryptocurrency platforms, leading them to transfer funds that are subsequently stolen.