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

Summary: 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.FTC data also show that people reported imposter scams more than any other fraud category in 2025—nearly one in …

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Source: [Executive Risk] FTC Consumer Protection Press Releases