FTC Data Show People Reported Losing $3.5 Billion to Imposter Scams in 2025
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 o...
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Imposter scams cost people $3.5 billion in 2025, with scammers using text, phone, email, social media, and search results to trick victims. Parents should be aware that these scams are extremely common and can affect teens who use social media and messaging apps, making it important to teach children to verify identities before sharing information or money.
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 three fraud reports were about imposter scams. These scams lured consumers through text, phone, email, social media, search engine results and other means. Some of the costliest impersonation sc...