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- Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) reports that in 2025 Americans filed over 1 million internet crime complaints, totaling $20.9 billion in losses.
- Older adults aged 60+ filed 5,359 identity theft complaints, with $48.5 million in losses, up 70% from 2024.
- Investment scams and business email compromises produced the highest losses.
- Experts note phishing and tech support scams were most reported and advise verifying contacts, monitoring accounts, and using two-factor authentication.
