Philadelphia, Pa. — The FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) has released its 2024 annual report, which combines information collected from 859,532 complaints. The report also details losses exceeding $16 billion, which represents a 33% increase from 2023.
The top three cybercrimes by number of complaints in 2024 were: phishing/spoofing, extortion, and personal data breaches. The top three crimes reported by victims of fraud loss were: investment scams, business email compromise, and tech support scams.
The report is available to view online.
The IC3 received over 149,000 complaints about cryptocurrency fraud in 2024 and $9.3 billion in losses — a 66% increase from 2023.
Over 147,000 complaints were submitted by individuals over the age of 60, with $4.8 billion lost among this age demographic. This is a 46% increase in complaints from 2023 and a 43% increase in losses from 2023. The average loss was $83,000.
Pennsylvania was in the top 10 states by number of complaints to IC3, and in the top 10 for losses. In reported complaints per state, Pennsylvania was fifth overall with over 27,000 reports. In reported losses, Pennsylvania was eighth overall, with losses of over $400 million.
“Since our founding, the FBI has vigorously pursued complex financial crimes. While the methods have evolved, the motives remain the same — criminals seeking to exploit others for profit. Today, fraudsters are using advanced digital tools to scale their schemes and target victims around the globe,” said Wayne A. Jacobs, special agent in charge of FBI Philadelphia. “Whether you’re an individual consumer or a large corporation, the threat is real—and growing. That’s why we urge everyone to stay vigilant online, and report suspected internet crimes to the FBI at ic3.gov. Your reports are vital—they help us disrupt criminal networks, share intelligence with our partners, and safeguard our communities.”
The annual report is released each year to promote public awareness. The data is a direct reflection of information that the public provides through the IC3 website.
Victims of internet crimes should immediately notify all financial institutions involved in any transactions, submit a complaint to ic3.gov, contact the nearest FBI field office, and contact local law enforcement for assistance.
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