#CryptoScamSurge CryptoScamSurge In 2025, crypto scams have surged sharply, both in scale and sophistication, causing massive financial losses worldwide. Key points from recent data and reports include:

In 2024, over $14.5 billion worth of cryptocurrency was stolen globally via scams and fraud, marking a 23% increase from 2023. The average loss per victim is projected to rise to $38,000 in 2025, more than doubling since 2021.

US victims alone lost $9.3 billion to crypto scams in 2024, with nearly 150,000 scam complaints filed. Investment scams account for over $5.8 billion in losses in the US, making them the most damaging type.