Crypto scams, per the CFA’s methodology, accounted for more than half of all scam and cybercrime losses recorded in 2025. Older Americans Take the Biggest HitAmericans over 60 lost $4.4 billion to crypto fraud specifically. An Oklahoma man got five years in federal prison for running a $9.4 million crypto Ponzi scheme. Crypto fraud at $80.7 billion isn’t a niche problem anymore — it’s a systemic one, and the legal architecture to address it is still catching up. Frequently Asked Questions How did the CFA calculate the $80.7 billion figure for crypto scam losses?