The FBI has released its latest Internet Crime Report highlighting a staggering $16.6 billion lost to online scams, a 33% increase from the previous year. Seniors are among the hardest hit, losing $4.8 billion to scammers. Additional data shows a 9% rise in complaints related to ransomware attacks on U.S. infrastructure. The report emphasizes a growing epidemic of cybercrime, with significant losses linked to cryptocurrency scams. As internet crime continues to rise, the FBI urges the public to remain vigilant.