Jamie Crawley is a CoinDesk news reporter based in London.
Losses from crypto investment scams in the U.S. totaled $3.94 billion in 2023, an increase of 53% compared to $2.57 billion in 2022, a new report by the Federal Bureau of Investigation has said.. Crypto scams account for most of these frauds, highlighting the prominent role that cryptocurrency plays in this area of online crime.
"Fraudsters are increasingly using custodial accounts held at financial institutions for cryptocurrency exchanges or third-party payment processors, or having targeted individuals send funds directly to these platforms where funds are quickly dispersed," the report said. Losses from investment scams became the most common internet crime in 2023, accounting for over a third of the total $12.5 billion, according to the report.in a variety of blockchain and digital asset businesses and significant holdings of digital assets, including bitcoin. CoinDesk operates as an independent subsidiary with an editorial committee to protect journalistic independence.
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