The Federal Bureau of Investigation has released its 2025 Internet Crime Report, ranking countries with the highest number of cybercrime complaints submitted to its Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3).
This was disclosed in the 2025 Internet Crime Report by the Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3), which highlighted global trends in cyber-enabled crimes and financial losses.
The report shows that complaints were received from over 200 countries, contributing nearly $1.6 billion in losses linked to international cybercrime activities.
What the report is saying
According to the FBI, cybercrime losses in 2025 surged past $20 billion, with investment scams remaining the largest contributor, followed by business email compromise and tech support fraud.
The agency noted that reporting to IC3 has grown significantly over the years, with the platform now receiving nearly 3,000 complaints daily.
It added that initiatives such as Operation Level Up have helped reduce potential losses from crypto-related scams by over $500 million since 2024.
Top 20 countries with IC3 complaints
The report listed the following countries as having the highest number of complainants:
- Canada – 7,479
- India – 5,879
- Japan – 5,764
- United Kingdom – 4,106
- Germany – 3,056
- Philippines – 2,725
- Brazil – 2,686
- France – 2,326
- Colombia – 2,222
- Australia – 2,069
- Mexico – 1,654
- South Africa – 1,532
- Pakistan – 1,514
- Nigeria – 1,219
- Greece – 1,205
- Iran – 1,101
- China – 1,030
- Spain – 993
- Turkey – 944
- Italy – 918
More details
Complaint volumes grew from 49,711 in 2001 to 1,008,597 in 2025, indicating an increased internet usage, wider reporting, and the expansion of cyber-enabled criminal activity.
Financial losses have followed an even steeper trajectory, rising from $17.8 million in 2001 to $20.877 billion in 2025. The average loss per victim reached $20,699.
People aged 60 and above recorded the highest losses at $7.7 billion, despite filing fewer complaints compared to younger groups.
Other age groups recorded
- Ages 50–59: $3.67 billion
- Ages 40–49: $2.95 billion
- Ages 30–39: $1.74 billion
- Ages 20–29: $563 million
- Under 20: $67 million
What you should know
The FBI explained that IC3 serves as a central hub connecting the public with law enforcement on cybercrime issues, helping authorities track, analyse, and respond to threats globally.
The agency also uses the data to support investigations, issue public alerts, and collaborate with international partners to combat cybercrime.
Nigeria has also been ranked 5th globally among the top sources of cybercrime activities, according to the first-ever World Cybercrime Index report
The report, produced by researchers from the University of Oxford and the University of New South Wales, Canberra, placed Nigeria behind Russia, Ukraine, China, and the United States, which ranked first to fourth, respectively.
Other countries in the top 10 include Romania, North Korea, the United Kingdom, Brazil, and India, highlighting a concentration of cybercrime activity within a relatively small number of countries.
