Americans Lost $900 Million to AI-Powered Scams Last Year
KnowBe4, Friday, June 19th, 2026
KnowBe4 covers an FBI report showing Americans lost nearly $900 million to AI-powered scams in 2025.
KnowBe4's blog examines a new FBI warning that Americans lost just under $900 million to AI-powered scams over the past year. The post details how attackers increasingly use AI to make fraud schemes more convincing and scalable.
It highlights the growing financial toll of these threats and the urgency for stronger awareness. KnowBe4 frames the data as evidence that security awareness training must evolve to address AI-driven social engineering.