Imposter scams top FTC fraud reports for fifth year, driving $3.5 billion in losses as total fraud hits record $15.9 billion

Imposter scams remained the top fraud category reported to the FTC for the fifth consecutive year in 2025, causing $3.5 billion in losses. Total fraud losses hit a record $15.9 billion, a 27% increase from 2024 and a 430% rise since 2020. While median losses are around $700, a sm