Global illicit financial activity reached an estimated $4.4 trillion in 2025, according to Nasdaq Verafin's Global Financial Crime Report, and crypto-enabled scams alone could reach as much as $17 billion, according to the latest Crypto Crime Report.
And the average victim is losing more than ever: the typical scam payment surged 253%, from $782 in 2024 to $2,764 in 2025, as criminal operations became more convincing and significantly more ruthless.
