In testimony summarized by Orrick/JDSupra, the FTC reported 3 million fraud reports and $15.9B in losses, alongside 40 law enforcement actions in FY2025. The summary says impostor scams were most frequently reported, while investment scams produced the highest dollar losses.

The FTC provided Congress with a fraud-prevention and consumer-protection update, as summarized in a legal analysis cited by JDSupra (via Orrick). The briefing reported that in FY2025 there were roughly 3 million fraud reports and about $15.9 billion in losses. It also described 40 law enforcement actions tied to fraud enforcement efforts during that period. The summary emphasizes the fraud landscape by breaking down which categories see the most reports versus the most financial damage. According to the summarized testimony, impostor scams were the most frequently reported, reflecting common tactics such as impersonation of trusted entities and manipulation of victims into sending money or sharing sensitive information. Meanwhile, investment scams were identified as driving the highest dollar losses, suggesting that fraudsters often use convincing narratives to induce larger transfers or payments. For consumers and organizations, the figures reinforce that prevention depends on a layered approach—enforcement plus public awareness—because impostor and investment schemes frequently rely on urgency, credibility cues, and repeated attempts to bypass skepticism.