Scam Types
Investment Scams
Scam type — FTC & BBB data
Scam types are defined by regulators and consumer groups. Below you will find the latest stats and reporting links for this category.
Last updated: March 2026
FTC Consumer Sentinel (national)
- Reports: 115,000
- Total loss: $5700M
- Median loss: $7,700
BBB Scam Tracker 2024
- Reports 2024: 4,891
- Risk score: 9.2
- Median loss: $6,800
- Top contact: Online (Social Media/Crypto Apps)
What is this scam?
Fraudulent investment opportunities including cryptocurrency, forex trading, and Ponzi schemes. Often involve pig butchering tactics.
How to avoid & report
- Never send money or gift cards to someone you have not met in person.
- Verify contact details independently (official website, phone number).
- Report to the FTC at reportfraud.ftc.gov.
- File a complaint with the BBB at bbb.org/file-a-complaint.