Crypto scams aren’t new, but the amount Americans are losing to them is growing fast.

Answer: $11.4 billion

Questions:

• What factors do you think contribute to the rise of cryptocurrency scams in recent years?
• How might the lack of regulation or knowledge about cryptocurrency make people more vulnerable to scams?
• In what ways can individuals protect themselves from falling victim to cryptocurrency-related fraud?

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Behind the numbers (FBI Internet Crime Report):

"Cryptocurrency investment fraud was the highest source of financial losses to Americans in 2025 with $7.2 billion reported in losses."

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Check out the Cryptocurrency mini-unit to learn how to protect your coins!
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Play Crypto Craze to see if you can speculate and profit.

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Kathryn (she/her) is excited to join the NGPF team after 9 years of experience in education as a mentor, tutor, and special education teacher. She is a graduate of Cornell University with a degree in policy analysis and management and has a master's degree in education from Brooklyn College. Kathryn is looking forward to bringing her passion for accessibility and educational justice into curriculum design at NGPF. During her free time, Kathryn loves embarking on cooking projects, walking around her Seattle neighborhood with her dog, or lounging in a hammock with a book.