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Crypto and Investment Scam Statistics for 2026

Investment scams are costing consumers millions, and cryptocurrency is a top payment method.

By Jack CaporalUpdated Jan 12, 2026 at 3:17 PM EST | Fact-checked by Margo Winton Parodi
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Key Points

  • 113,842 investment scams reported in the first three quarters of 2025, causing $6.1 billion in losses.
  • Consumers lost $6.1 billion from investment scams over that period.
  • Scams involving cryptocurrency as a payment method cost consumers $1.5 billion through the first three quarters of 2025.

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