📊 TRM Labs reports that in 2025, $35 billion in cryptocurrency was sent to fraudsters' addresses, indicating a significant increase in the complexity of fraudulent operations.
🛡 The use of large language models (LLMs) in fraud has increased fivefold, allowing fraudsters to enhance their reach and create more convincing schemes.
💰 Despite high rates, the total amount sent to fraudsters has decreased from 38 billion dollars in the previous year.
⚙️ Fraudsters are increasingly using a multifaceted approach, combining romantic scams, fake investments, and tax fraud to deceive victims.
📈 The growth of AI has led to a more business-like approach in fraud networks, allowing for effective targeting and exploitation of victims.
🚨 The ecosystem of illegal service providers has expanded, offering tools and techniques that lower barriers for fraudsters. It is estimated that illegal crypto wallets received around 158 billion dollars in 2025, which is 146% more than in 2024, although their share of the total cryptocurrency volume has slightly decreased.