Last reviewed: 2026-03-16
Scams 2025 — New Scam Alerts, Reports & Active Fraud Trends
2025 saw a major surge in account takeover fraud (FBI IC3: $262M, 5,100+ complaints), continued government impersonation, and new AI-powered scam tactics. FBI IC3 issued PSAs covering ATO fraud, senior official impersonation, and IC3 website spoofing. SSA OIG issued 4+ specific email scam alerts in 2025. FTC secured $25.5M in tech support scam refunds.
2025 scam statistics
ATO fraud losses Jan-Nov 2025
$262M
FBI IC3 PSA November 2025
ATO fraud complaints 2025
5,100+
FBI IC3 PSA November 2025
Tech support refunds secured
$25.5M
FTC March 2025
SSA OIG scam alerts issued
4+
SSA OIG 2025
Key scam developments in 2025
FBI IC3 PSA November 2025 — Account Takeover fraud surge
$262M in ATO losses with 5,100+ complaints Jan-Nov 2025. FBI documents SEO poisoning — fake bank and Amazon login pages appear above real sites in Google search.
Source: ic3.gov/PSA/2025/PSA251125
FBI IC3 PSA May + December 2025 — Senior official impersonation
Sustained campaign since 2023 impersonating White House, Cabinet, and Congressional officials using AI-generated voice messages. Goal: move targets to encrypted messaging apps.
Source: ic3.gov/PSA/2025/PSA250515
SSA OIG November 2025 — 'Alert: Social Security Account Issues Detected'
SSA OIG documented exact subject line used in active scam. Emails include fake SSA OIG letterhead threatening SSN suspension within 24 hours. 'SSA OIG will never send letters like this.'
Source: oig.ssa.gov/scam-alerts/2025-11-12
IRS Dirty Dozen 2025 — Phishing #1, spear phishing #12
IRS Dirty Dozen 2025 lists email phishing as #1 threat and new-client spear phishing targeting tax professionals at #12. Tax professional attacks expose entire client databases.
Source: irs.gov/newsroom/be-aware-of-dirty-dozen-tax-scams-for-2025
Active scam numbers and patterns in 2025
AI Voice Clone Scam (2025-2026)
PATTERN · ai-voice-clone · last active 2026-03
Cryptocurrency Investment Fraud (Pig Butchering)
PATTERN · crypto-investment · last active 2026-03
Business Email Compromise (BEC) Scam
PATTERN · bec-fraud · last active 2026-03
Gold Bar / Cash Courier Scam
PATTERN · government-impersonation · last active 2026-03
Cryptocurrency ATM Fraud
PATTERN · crypto-investment · last active 2026-03
(878) 877-1402
NUMBER · bank-impersonation · last active 2026-01
(202) 810-9204
NUMBER · irs-impersonation · last active 2026-03
(202) 379-1376
NUMBER · irs-impersonation · last active 2025-11
(469) 425-6031
NUMBER · social-security-impersonation · last active 2025-11
Area Code 876 Scam Calls
AREA-CODE · lottery-impersonation · last active 2026-03
Active scam email subjects in 2025
"New Client Inquiry" Spear Phishing Email (Tax Professionals)
New client inquiry — tax return assistance needed
Senior U.S. Official Impersonation Email/Text Scam
Message from [Senior Official Name] — urgent matter
"Alert: Social Security Account Issues Detected" Scam Email
Alert: Social Security Account Issues Detected
"Tax Refund Payment" Email Scam
Tax Refund Payment
"Action Required: Verify Your IRS Account" Email Scam
Action Required: Verify your IRS account
"Your Account Has Been Temporarily Suspended" Bank Email Scam
Your account has been temporarily suspended
Fake City Permit Fee Email Scam
Action required: outstanding fee for permit application #[number]
"Claim Benefits!" SSA Phishing Email
Claim Benefits!
Active scam domains in 2025
Official 2025 scam reports
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Frequently asked questions
What are the top scams in 2025?▼
2025 saw a major surge in account takeover fraud (FBI IC3: $262M, 5,100+ complaints), continued government impersonation, and new AI-powered scam tactics. FBI IC3 issued PSAs covering ATO fraud, senior official impersonation, and IC3 website spoofing. SSA OIG issued 4+ specific email scam alerts in 2025. FTC secured $25.5M in tech support scam refunds.
How much money did scammers steal in 2025?▼
ATO fraud losses Jan-Nov 2025: $262M (FBI IC3 PSA November 2025). ATO fraud complaints 2025: 5,100+ (FBI IC3 PSA November 2025). Tech support refunds secured: $25.5M (FTC March 2025). SSA OIG scam alerts issued: 4+ (SSA OIG 2025)
Where do I report a scam in 2025?▼
Report to FTC at reportfraud.ftc.gov, FBI IC3 at ic3.gov, and the relevant agency (IRS phishing: [email protected]; SSA: oig.ssa.gov; bank fraud: CFPB consumerfinance.gov/complaint).
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