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Chainalysis Reports Crypto Scams Reach $14B
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Chainalysis said on Jan. 13 that crypto scams and fraud on-chain totaled at least $14 billion in 2025, up from a revised $12 billion in 2024 and potentially exceeding $17 billion as more illicit wallets are identified. The firm attributed the increase to a 1,400% rise in impersonation scams and AI-enabled fraud 4.5 times more profitable, prompting firms like Revolut to add call-identification features.
Key Points
- 1Reports $14 billion in on-chain crypto scams in 2025, revised 2024 total to $12 billion
- 2Highlights surge in impersonation (1,400% growth) and AI-enabled scams 4.5× more profitable
- 3Urges firms to deploy call-identification, enhanced fraud-detection, and AML monitoring capabilities
Scoring Rationale
High industry impact and credible sources; limited methodological detail and pending address identification limit precision.
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