Internet Crime Complaint Center news and trends

FBI Says 50% of All Financial Fraud Losses Involve Cryptocurrency
Security & Fraud // September 09, 2024

The number of cryptocurrency-related complaints accounted for 10% of all financial fraud complaints but 50% of the total losses in 2023. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

Complaints of Fraud Targeting Older Americans Rose 14% in 2023
Security & Fraud // May 01, 2024

Fraud targeting older Americans’ money or cryptocurrency increased by double-digit percentages in 2023. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today....

Internet Crime Center Issues Warning About New Texting Scam
Security & Fraud // April 15, 2022

The U.S. Internet Crime Complaint Center, also known as IC3, is warning the public about a cybersecurity scam that tricks people into transferring funds in order to “reverse” instant payments, according to an FBI press release. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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FBI: US Ransomware Attacks Up 9%, Crypto Fraud up 66%

April 24, 2025
Ransomware remains the top threat to American infrastructure, with complaints in 2024 rising 9% above 2023’s total, the FBI said Wednesday (April 23). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. […]

FBI Says 50% of All Financial Fraud Losses Involve Cryptocurrency

September 09, 2024
The number of cryptocurrency-related complaints accounted for 10% of all financial fraud complaints but 50% of the total losses in 2023. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

Complaints of Fraud Targeting Older Americans Rose 14% in 2023

May 01, 2024
Fraud targeting older Americans’ money or cryptocurrency increased by double-digit percentages in 2023. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

Internet Crime Center Issues Warning About New Texting Scam

April 15, 2022
The U.S. Internet Crime Complaint Center, also known as IC3, is warning the public about a cybersecurity scam that tricks people into transferring funds in order to “reverse” instant payments,...