Cryptocurrency Fraud Statistics 2025
Data That Demands Attention
Quantifying cryptocurrency fraud enables investors to comprehend the risks they encounter. These metrics expose the present magnitude of digital asset-related financial crimes.
Core Figures
Extracted via crypto fraud in 2024
Surge in romance fraud since 2021
Registered crypto fraud complaints in 2024
Standard loss per affected individual
Fraud Types by Volume
Victim Profiles
Age Groups
- 18-29 years23%
- 30-44 years34%
- 45-59 years28%
- 60+ years15%
First Contact Channel
- Social Platform Ads41%
- Dating Applications24%
- Direct Messaging19%
- Internet Searches16%
Worldwide Scope
Digital currency fraud represents a worldwide epidemic affecting investors across all regions. The United States, United Kingdom, Australia, and Canada document the most incidents, though substantial underreporting continues internationally.
Regulatory organizations including the SEC, FCA, ASIC, and comparable agencies have published numerous warnings regarding deceptive platforms. Nevertheless, despite these initiatives, new fraud operations surface daily, frequently headquartered in jurisdictions lacking robust regulatory frameworks.
Information Sources: FTC Consumer Sentinel Network, FBI IC3 Report, Chainalysis Crypto Crime Report, ACCC Scamwatch
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