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$21 Billion Vanishes: FBI's Grim Cybercrime Tally for 2025

Scammers didn't just steal cash last year—they vacuumed up a record $21 billion from Americans. FBI's latest tally exposes the ugly truth: we're losing the war, and AI is arming the enemy.

Threat Digest Apr 07, 2026 4 min read
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⚡ Key Takeaways

  • Cybercrime losses hit $21B in 2025, up 26%, with crypto scams topping $11B. 𝕏
  • Seniors lost $7.7B; AI scams emerged with $893M in deepfakes and clones. 𝕏
  • FBI froze $679M but admits scammers still dominate—proactive alerts saved 78% of warned victims. 𝕏
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Originally reported by Bleeping Computer

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