2023 FBI Internet Crime Report reveals $12.5B in US losses, with D.C., California, and Nevada leading, and vulnerable populations targeted.

In 2023, cybercrime cost Americans $12.5 billion, with over 880,000 complaints reported, averaging losses of over $14,000 per victim, according to the FBI's Internet Crime Report. Washington D.C., California, and Nevada reported the highest losses, with D.C. alone losing over $46 million. Vulnerable populations, particularly the elderly and younger adults, face distinct scams. The FBI's timely interventions helped mitigate approximately 71% of reported losses.

October 23, 2024
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