$TRUMP $XRP $BNB Americans lost $9.3 billion due to cryptocurrency fraud in 2024, according to the FBI. The Federal Bureau of Investigation's report indicated that the largest losses were suffered by people over 60 years old — about $2.8 billion.

In 2024, the FBI's Internet Crime Complaint Center received more than 140,000 reports related to cryptocurrency crimes. Losses in this sector increased by 66% compared to 2023, when losses amounted to $5.6 billion.

The majority of losses occurred due to investment crypto schemes, and the highest number of complaints was related to incidents where scammers used photos and videos to create compromising content.