The Federal Bureau of Investigation released a report on April 23 that showed Alaskans lost nearly $40 million in cybercrime in 2025.

Special Agent in Charge Matthew Schlegel of the FBI Anchorage Field Office said it is the highest financial loss ever reported in Alaska for such crimes.

“Behind these numbers are real people — Alaska families who lost hard-earned savings, retirement funds and financial security,” he said in a news release.

Americans lost nearly $21 billion in cybercrimes in 2025, according to the FBI Internet Crime Report issued by the Internet Crime Complaint Center.

Alaskans reported the 2025 losses in 3,202 complaints to the Internet Crime Complaint Center, making it the highest financial losses ever reported in Alaska in one year. Losses went up by $13.6 million since 2024.

The FBI encourages people to identify red flags of a potential scam to protect themselves from cyber threats and crime.

“To combat this ever-evolving threat, it has never been more important for residents and businesses to be diligent with cybersecurity, electronic interactions and safeguarding personal and financial information,” Schlegel said.

The greatest losses in Alaska were from investments-related fraud, confidence or romance fraud, compromised business emails and tech support scans. Approximately 482 Alaskans lost more than $18 million to cryptocurrency crimes.

According to the report, 20% of Alaskans who reported losses from internet crimes were 60-years-old and older who lost $16.2 million.

The Alaska Beacon is an independent, donor-funded news organization. Alaskabeacon.com.