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Crypto Scam Data 2025

Critical Statistics You Should Know

Measuring cryptocurrency fraud helps investors recognize the dangers involved. These figures reveal the current scope of digital asset-related financial crimes.

Primary Metrics

$5.6B+

Stolen through crypto fraud in 2024

300%

Growth in relationship-based scams since 2021

46,000+

Documented crypto fraud incidents in 2024

$120K

Typical loss amount per target

Fraud Categories by Frequency

Investment Fraud38%
Relationship Scams (Pig Butchering)27%
Phishing & Identity Theft18%
Rug Pulls & Sudden Closures12%
Additional Fraud Types5%

Target Demographics

Age Breakdown

  • 18-29 years23%
  • 30-44 years34%
  • 45-59 years28%
  • 60+ years15%

Initial Contact Method

  • Social Media Promotions41%
  • Dating Platforms24%
  • Private Messages19%
  • Web Searches16%

International Reach

Cryptocurrency fraud spans continents, impacting investors everywhere. The United States, United Kingdom, Australia, and Canada document the greatest case volumes, although significant underreporting persists globally.

Financial authorities such as the SEC, FCA, ASIC, and similar bodies have released countless alerts about deceptive platforms. Yet despite these measures, fraudulent operations launch daily, frequently based in regions with minimal regulatory enforcement.

Data Sources: FTC Consumer Sentinel Network, FBI IC3 Report, Chainalysis Crypto Crime Report, ACCC Scamwatch

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