According to Mars Finance News, the FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) reported that in 2024, "people aged 60 and above lost the most in cryptocurrency-related scams", with 33,369 complaints received and losses amounting to $2.84 billion. The "40 to 49 age group" was the second largest victim group, losing $1.46 billion. Throughout the year, IC3 received a total of "149,686 cryptocurrency-related complaints, with total losses reaching $9.3 billion", a year-on-year increase of 66%. The FBI warns that the public should "immediately report suspected cybercrime to the FBI".
FBI: Americans over 60 will lose nearly $3 billion to crypto scams in 2024
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