Fraud Pulse · Jun 9, 2026

What's hitting institutions this week.

Live telemetry from FBI IC3, FTC, and platform monitoring. Updated continuously. No invented numbers; if a source is silent, we show that.

Estimated losses (FTC, 2024)
$0
Reported figures only; actual losses are larger.
Fraud reports (FBI IC3, 2024)
880K+
Annual filings, most-recent reporting year.
Platforms monitored
15
Email, marketplace, messaging, DM, voice.
Active campaigns this week
0
Distinct in-flight scam patterns we are tracking.
Active alerts

What we're flagging right now.

critical
AI Voice Clone Scams Surging
Scammers clone family members' voices using AI, then call pretending to be in an emergency. Losses average $15,000 per incident.
high
Fake Zelle "Business Upgrade" Texts
Phishing texts claim your Zelle account needs a "business upgrade" to receive a payment. Links lead to credential harvesting sites.
critical
Telegram Crypto Investment Groups
Fake investment groups on Telegram promise guaranteed returns. Average loss is $86,000, making it the highest-loss platform for scams.
high
LinkedIn Job Scam Spike
Fraudulent job postings on LinkedIn ask for upfront "training fees" or collect SSNs during fake onboarding. Remote positions are most targeted.
high
Fake Vehicle Listings on Facebook
Below-market vehicle listings with stolen photos. Scammers demand deposits before viewing, then vanish. Average loss: $4,500.
high
Steam Gift Card Payment Demands
Scammers posing as IRS, tech support, or law enforcement demand payment via Steam, Google Play, or Apple gift cards. No legitimate entity accepts gift cards as payment.
National view

The shape of fraud today.

Total losses reported (2024)
$12.5B
FTC
Investment scam losses
$5.7B
FBI IC3
Romance scam losses
$1.3B
FTC
Complaints filed (2024)
880K+
FBI IC3

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