FTC Release: FTC Data Show People Reported Losing $3.5 Billion to Imposter Scams in 2025

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Imposter scams were the most reported fraud last year, with reported losses increasing nearly three times since 2020

New data from the Federal Trade Commission reveal that people reported losing a staggering $3.5 billion to imposter scams in 2025, with reported losses increasing nearly three times since 2020.

View Press Release: https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/news/press-releases/2026/06/ftc-data-show-people-reported-losing-3-point-5-billion-imposter-scams-2025

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