Chainalysis Reports Crypto Scams Reach $14B

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.
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