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The FTC says Americans lost at least $2.1 billion to social media scams in 2025
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Americans lost roughly $2.1 billion to social-media-based scams in 2025, according to the Federal Trade Commission. Of that total, about $794 million stemmed from scams that originated on Facebook, making the platform the source of the largest share of losses compared with any other social network.
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How it was reported
- TechCrunch·Consumers lost $2.1 billion to social media scams in 2025, FTC reports
- TechMeme·FTC: Americans reported losing $2.1B to social media scams in 2025, including $794M to scams that started on Facebook, more than on any other platform (Scott Younker/Tom's Guide)
- The Next Web·Social media scams cost Americans $2.1 billion in 2025
- Engadget·The FTC says Americans lost at least $2.1 billion to social media scams in 2025