According to the FTC, fraud losses hit $15.9 billion in 2025. Imposter scams led in sheer number of reports, but investment scams caused the steepest financial damage.

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Nathan Reiff has been writing expert articles and news about financial topics such as investing and trading, cryptocurrency, ETFs, and alternative investments on Investopedia since 2016. Suzanne is a ...

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Cryptocurrency is notoriously volatile. Digital asset value can swing wildly in a matter of days or hours, making them both a thrilling and high-risk investment. The latest example is Bitcoin ...