What's the cost of cybercrime? (Worldwide + US states)

By: Robin Geuens

Last updated: September 11, 2024

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Cite this research SOAX. (2024). What's the cost of cybercrime? (Worldwide + US states). https://soax.com/research/cost-of-cybercrime

Research highlights: in 2023, the cost of cybercrime was 8.15 trillion USD. It’s projected to grow to 15.63 trillion by 2029. Investment fraud caused the most losses ($4.57 billion). California experienced the highest losses, totaling over $2.1 billion.

  • In 2023, cybercrime cost reached $8.15 trillion, which is a big 15.11% jump from 2022

  • By 2029, the cost of cybercrime is expected to hit $15.63 trillion

  • Cybercrime costs have grown from $0.86 trillion in 2018 to a projected $15.63 trillion by 2029

  • The biggest yearly jump in cybercrime costs happened in 2020, with a 154.31% increase from $1.16 trillion in 2019 to $2.95 trillion in 2020

  • During the COVID-19 pandemic, cybercrime costs shot up by 176.27%, going from $2.95 trillion in 2020 to $8.15 trillion in 2023

 

Year cost ( in trillion USD) Change
2029 15.63 ↑ 13.1%
2028 13.82 ↑ 11.18%
2027 12.43 ↑ 9.42%
2026 11.36 ↑ 10.4%
2025 10.29 ↑ 11.61%
2024 9.22 ↑ 13.13%
2023 8.15 ↑ 15.11%
2022 7.08 ↑ 28.96%
2021 5.49 ↑ 86.1%
2020 2.95 ↑ 154.31%
2019 1.16 ↑ 34.88%
2018 0.86 –

 

Cost of cybercrime by age
source: SOAX

Cybercrime type of cybercrime caused the most harm?

  •  In 2023, investment fraud caused the most victim losses in the U.S., totaling $4.57 billion

  • Business email compromise (BEC) came in second, with victim losses reaching $2.95 billion

  • Tech support scams were third, causing $924.51 million in losses

  • The combined losses from these top three types of cybercrime ($8.4 billion) are more than double the losses from all other types combined ($3.9 billion)

  • Malware caused the least amount of victim losses in the U.S. in 2023, totaling $1.21 million

 

Type cost ( in millions)
Investment $4,570.27
Business e-mail compromise (BEC) $2,946.83
Tech support $924.51
Personal data breach $744.21
Confidence fraud / Romance $652.54
Data Breach $534.39
Government impersonation $394.06
Non-payment / Non-delivery $309.64
Credit card / Check fraud $173.62
Real estate $145.24
Advanced fee $134.51
Identity theft $126.20
Lottery / sweepstakes / inheritance $94.50
Extortion $74.82
Employment $70.23
Ransomware $59.64
SIM Swap $48.79
Overpayment $27.95
Botnet $22.42
Phishing/Spoofing $18.72
Threats of violence $13.53
Harassment / stalking $9.67
Intellectual property rights (IPR) / Copyright / Counterfeit $7.55
Crimes against children $2.03
Malware $1.21
Other $240.05

 

Which age group lost the most money to cybercrime?

  • In 2023, people aged 60 and older had the highest financial losses from cybercrime, totaling $3.4 billion
  • This age group lost twice as much money as those in the 50-59 age group

  • People aged 50-59 faced big losses too, amounting to $1.7 billion, with 65,924 complaints

  • The 40-49 age group reported 84,052 complaints, leading to $1.5 billion in losses

  • The 30-39 age group had the second-highest number of complaints (88,138), but their losses were much lower at $1.2 billion compared to the 60+ age group

  • People aged 20-29 experienced losses of $360.7 million from 62,410 complaints

  • Those under 20 had the lowest financial impact from cybercrime, with losses of $40.7 million from 18,174 complaints

  • Even though the 60+ age group made up 24.08% of the total complaints, they accounted for 41.46% of the total financial losses due to cybercrime

 

Age Group Complaints losses ( in million USD) losses ( in million USD) avg loss per complaint
Under 20 18,174 $40,700,000 $40.70 $2,239.46
20 - 29 62,410 $360,700,000 $360.70 $5,779.52
30 - 39 88,138 $1,200,000,000 $1,200.00 $13,615.01
40 - 49 84,052 $1,500,000,000 $1,500.00 $17,846.10
50 - 59 65,924 $1,700,000,000 $1,700.00 $25,787.27
60+ 101,068 $3,400,000,000 $3,400.00 $33,640.72


social media users globally

source: SOAX

Cost of cybercrime by state & territory

The cost of cybercrime in Alabama

  • In 2023, the total cost of cybercrime in Alabama was $96,349,731

  • In 2023, there were a total of 5,295 complaints of cybercrime in Alabama

  • The average cost of cybercrime per complaint in Alabama is $18,196.36

  • The cybercrime with the highest cost is investment fraud, with losses amounting to $32,036,807

  • The cybercrime with the highest number of complaints is personal data breaches, with 603 complaints

  • The age group with the highest losses is people over 60, with losses amounting to $33,942,649

  • The age group with the highest number of complaints is people age 30 - 39, with 981 complaints

 

The cost of cybercrime in Alaska

  • In 2023, the total cost of cybercrime in Alaska was $31,755,398

  • In 2023, there were a total of 2,189 complaints of cybercrime in Alaska

  • The average cost of cybercrime per complaint in Alaska is $14,506.81

  • The cybercrime with the highest cost is business email compromise (BEC), with losses amounting to $12,236,756

  • The cybercrime with the highest number of complaints is extortion, with 176 complaints

  • The age group with the highest losses is people over 60, with losses amounting to $8,732,051

  • The age group with the highest number of complaints is people age 30 - 39, with 918 complaints

 

The cost of cybercrime in American Samoa

  • In 2023, the total cost of cybercrime in American Samoa was $327,466

  • In 2023, there were a total of 31 complaints of cybercrime in American Samoa

  • The average cost of cybercrime per complaint in American Samoa is $10,563.42

  • The cybercrime with the highest cost is business email compromise (BEC), with losses amounting to $271,000

  • The cybercrime with the highest number of complaints is harassment/stalking, with 5 complaints

  • The age group with the highest losses is people over 60, with losses amounting to $297,660

  • The age group with the highest number of complaints is people age 40 - 49, with 7 complaints

 

The cost of cybercrime in Arizona

  • In 2023, the total cost of cybercrime in Arizona was $324,013,861

  • In 2023, there were a total of 15,344 complaints of cybercrime in Arizona

  • The average cost of cybercrime per complaint in Arizona is $21,116.65

  • The cybercrime with the highest cost is investment fraud, with losses amounting to $94,143,904

  • The cybercrime with the highest number of complaints is personal data breaches, with 1,838 complaints

  • The age group with the highest losses is people over 60, with losses amounting to $127,977,700

  • The age group with the highest number of complaints is people over 60, with 5,003 complaints

 

The cost of cybercrime in Arkansas

  • In 2023, the total cost of cybercrime in Arkansas was $46,562,887

  • In 2023, there were a total of 2,892 complaints of cybercrime in Arkansas

  • The average cost of cybercrime per complaint in Arkansas is $16,100.58

  • The cybercrime with the highest cost is business email compromise (BEC), with losses amounting to $15,284,456

  • The cybercrime with the highest number of complaints is personal data breaches, with 412 complaints

  • The age group with the highest losses is people over 60, with losses amounting to $14,696,548

  • The age group with the highest number of complaints is people over 60, with 665 complaints

 

The cost of cybercrime in California

  • In 2023, the total cost of cybercrime in California was $2,156,755,382

  • In 2023, there were a total of 72,102 complaints of cybercrime in California

  • The average cost of cybercrime per complaint in California is $29,912.56

  • The cybercrime with the highest cost is investment fraud, with losses amounting to $983,814,706

  • The cybercrime with the highest number of complaints is personal data breaches, with 7,212 complaints

  • The age group with the highest losses is people over 60, with losses amounting to $644,353,620

  • The age group with the highest number of complaints is people age 30 - 39, with 13,674 complaints

 

The cost of cybercrime in Colorado

  • In 2023, the total cost of cybercrime in Colorado was $187,401,125

  • In 2023, there were a total of 10,379 complaints of cybercrime in Colorado

  • The average cost of cybercrime per complaint in Colorado is $18,055.80

  • The cybercrime with the highest cost is investment fraud, with losses amounting to $60,844,895

  • The cybercrime with the highest number of complaints is extortion, with 1,177 complaints

  • The age group with the highest losses is people over 60, with losses amounting to $54,819,169

  • The age group with the highest number of complaints is people over 60, with 2,907 complaints

 

The cost of cybercrime in Connecticut

  • In 2023, the total cost of cybercrime in Connecticut was $120,763,026

  • In 2023, there were a total of 4,400 complaints of cybercrime in Connecticut

  • The average cost of cybercrime per complaint in Connecticut is $27,446.14

  • The cybercrime with the highest cost is business email compromise (BEC), with losses amounting to $38,103,346

  • The cybercrime with the highest number of complaints is personal data breaches, with 493 complaints

  • The age group with the highest losses is people over 60, with losses amounting to $38,622,720

  • The age group with the highest number of complaints is people over 60, with 948 complaints

 

The cost of cybercrime in Delaware

  • In 2023, the total cost of cybercrime in Delaware was $35,376,771

  • In 2023, there were a total of 2,561 complaints of cybercrime in Delaware

  • The average cost of cybercrime per complaint in Delaware is $13,814

  • The cybercrime with the highest cost is business email compromise (BEC), with losses amounting to $9,618,579

  • The cybercrime with the highest number of complaints is non-payment/non-delivery, with 198 complaints

  • The age group with the highest losses is people over 60, with losses amounting to $15,363,401

  • The age group with the highest number of complaints is people over 60, with 313 complaints

 

The cost of cybercrime in District of Columbia

  • In 2023, the total cost of cybercrime in District of Columbia was $46,135,047

  • In 2023, there were a total of 3,529 complaints of cybercrime in District of Columbia

  • The average cost of cybercrime per complaint in District of Columbia is $13,073.12

  • The cybercrime with the highest cost is business email compromise (BEC), with losses amounting to $18,970,376

  • The cybercrime with the highest number of complaints is personal data breaches, with 184 complaints

  • The age group with the highest losses is people age 50 - 59, with losses amounting to $10,770,508

  • The age group with the highest number of complaints is people age 30 - 39, with 378 complaints

 

The cost of cybercrime in Florida

  • In 2023, the total cost of cybercrime in Florida was $873,833,671

  • In 2023, there were a total of 37,922 complaints of cybercrime in Florida

  • The average cost of cybercrime per complaint in Florida is $23,042.92

  • The cybercrime with the highest cost is investment fraud, with losses amounting to $311,140,271

  • The cybercrime with the highest number of complaints is personal data breaches, with 4,539 complaints

  • The age group with the highest losses is people over 60, with losses amounting to $293,878,430

  • The age group with the highest number of complaints is people over 60, with 8,141 complaints

 

The cost of cybercrime in Georgia

  • In 2023, the total cost of cybercrime in Georgia was $300,547,570

  • In 2023, there were a total of 12,725 complaints of cybercrime in Georgia

  • The average cost of cybercrime per complaint in Georgia is $23,618.67

  • The cybercrime with the highest cost is investment fraud, with losses amounting to $105,755,535

  • The cybercrime with the highest number of complaints is personal data breaches, with 1,458 complaints

  • The age group with the highest losses is people over 60, with losses amounting to $92,393,609

  • The age group with the highest number of complaints is people over 60, with 2,112 complaints

 

The cost of cybercrime in Guam

  • In 2023, the total cost of cybercrime in Guam was $747,877

  • In 2023, there were a total of 81 complaints of cybercrime in Guam

  • The average cost of cybercrime per complaint in Guam is $9,233.05

  • The cybercrime with the highest cost is confidence and romance scams, with losses amounting to $381,750

  • The cybercrime with the highest number of complaints is non-payment/non-delivery, with 11 complaints

  • The age group with the highest losses is people over 60, with losses amounting to $597,922

  • The age group with the highest number of complaints is people age 20 - 29, with 16 complaints

 

The cost of cybercrime in Hawaii

  • In 2023, the total cost of cybercrime in Hawaii was $51,433,400

  • In 2023, there were a total of 1,686 complaints of cybercrime in Hawaii

  • The average cost of cybercrime per complaint in Hawaii is $30,506.17

  • The cybercrime with the highest cost is investment fraud, with losses amounting to $34,480,031

  • The cybercrime with the highest number of complaints is personal data breaches, with 227 complaints

  • The age group with the highest losses is people over 60, with losses amounting to $27,965,497

  • The age group with the highest number of complaints is people over 60, with 454 complaints

 

The cost of cybercrime in Idaho

  • In 2023, the total cost of cybercrime in Idaho was $50,629,680

  • In 2023, there were a total of 2,045 complaints of cybercrime in Idaho

  • The average cost of cybercrime per complaint in Idaho is $24,757.79

  • The cybercrime with the highest cost is business email compromise (BEC), with losses amounting to $17,412,873

  • The cybercrime with the highest number of complaints is extortion, with 247 complaints

  • The age group with the highest losses is people over 60, with losses amounting to $20,844,974

  • The age group with the highest number of complaints is people over 60, with 514 complaints

 

The cost of cybercrime in Illinois

  • In 2023, the total cost of cybercrime in Illinois was $335,184,473

  • In 2023, there were a total of 14,150 complaints of cybercrime in Illinois

  • The average cost of cybercrime per complaint in Illinois is $23,687.95

  • The cybercrime with the highest cost is investment fraud, with losses amounting to $131,696,173

  • The cybercrime with the highest number of complaints is personal data breaches, with 1,727 complaints

  • The age group with the highest losses is people over 60, with losses amounting to $137,940,620

  • The age group with the highest number of complaints is people over 60, with 2,886 complaints

 

The cost of cybercrime in Indiana

  • In 2023, the total cost of cybercrime in Indiana was $162,061,174

  • In 2023, there were a total of 10,410 complaints of cybercrime in Indiana

  • The average cost of cybercrime per complaint in Indiana is $15,567.84

  • The cybercrime with the highest cost is business email compromise (BEC), with losses amounting to $55,751,807

  • The cybercrime with the highest number of complaints is non-payment/non-delivery, with 865 complaints

  • The age group with the highest losses is people over 60, with losses amounting to $37,812,873

  • The age group with the highest number of complaints is people age 40 - 49, with 3,563 complaints

 

The cost of cybercrime in Iowa

  • In 2023, the total cost of cybercrime in Iowa was $59,773,048

  • In 2023, there were a total of 3,477 complaints of cybercrime in Iowa

  • The average cost of cybercrime per complaint in Iowa is $17,190.98

  • The cybercrime with the highest cost is investment fraud, with losses amounting to $12,419,772

  • The cybercrime with the highest number of complaints is personal data breaches, with 640 complaints

  • The age group with the highest losses is people over 60, with losses amounting to $16,434,421

  • The age group with the highest number of complaints is people over 60, with 674 complaints

 

The cost of cybercrime in Kansas

  • In 2023, the total cost of cybercrime in Kansas was $94,113,004

  • In 2023, there were a total of 2,599 complaints of cybercrime in Kansas

  • The average cost of cybercrime per complaint in Kansas is $36,211.24

  • The cybercrime with the highest cost is government impersonation, with losses amounting to $44,027,464

  • The cybercrime with the highest number of complaints is extortion, with 345 complaints

  • The age group with the highest losses is people over 60, with losses amounting to $13,900,498

  • The age group with the highest number of complaints is people over 60, with 579 complaints

 

The cost of cybercrime in Kentucky

  • In 2023, the total cost of cybercrime in Kentucky was $48,699,325

  • In 2023, there were a total of 4,154 complaints of cybercrime in Kentucky

  • The average cost of cybercrime per complaint in Kentucky is $11,723.48

  • The cybercrime with the highest cost is business email compromise (BEC), with losses amounting to $20,269,246

  • The cybercrime with the highest number of complaints is personal data breaches, with 567 complaints

  • The age group with the highest losses is people over 60, with losses amounting to $12,769,949

  • The age group with the highest number of complaints is people over 60, with 908 complaints

 

The cost of cybercrime in Louisiana

  • In 2023, the total cost of cybercrime in Louisiana was $77,795,378

  • In 2023, there were a total of 4,375 complaints of cybercrime in Louisiana

  • The average cost of cybercrime per complaint in Louisiana is $17,781.80

  • The cybercrime with the highest cost is investment fraud, with losses amounting to $25,777,537

  • The cybercrime with the highest number of complaints is personal data breaches, with 655 complaints

  • The age group with the highest losses is people over 60, with losses amounting to $31,037,438

  • The age group with the highest number of complaints is people age 50 - 59, with 832 complaints

 

The cost of cybercrime in Maine

  • In 2023, the total cost of cybercrime in Maine was $18,962,552

  • In 2023, there were a total of 1,483 complaints of cybercrime in Maine

  • The average cost of cybercrime per complaint in Maine is $12,786.62

  • The cybercrime with the highest cost is business email compromise (BEC), with losses amounting to $4,516,013

  • The cybercrime with the highest number of complaints is extortion, with 229 complaints

  • The age group with the highest losses is people over 60, with losses amounting to $7,162,225

  • The age group with the highest number of complaints is people over 60, with 397 complaints

 

The cost of cybercrime in Maryland

  • In 2023, the total cost of cybercrime in Maryland was $221,331,590

  • In 2023, there were a total of 8,828 complaints of cybercrime in Maryland

  • The average cost of cybercrime per complaint in Maryland is $25,071.54

  • The cybercrime with the highest cost is investment fraud, with losses amounting to $84,201,661

  • The cybercrime with the highest number of complaints is personal data breaches, with 984 complaints

  • The age group with the highest losses is people over 60, with losses amounting to $72,384,277

  • The age group with the highest number of complaints is people over 60, with 1,985 complaints

 

The cost of cybercrime in Massachusetts

  • In 2023, the total cost of cybercrime in Massachusetts was $235,417,890

  • In 2023, there were a total of 8,234 complaints of cybercrime in Massachusetts

  • The average cost of cybercrime per complaint in Massachusetts is $28,590.95

  • The cybercrime with the highest cost is investment fraud, with losses amounting to $76,611,310

  • The cybercrime with the highest number of complaints is personal data breaches, with 974 complaints

  • The age group with the highest losses is people over 60, with losses amounting to $63,674,965

  • The age group with the highest number of complaints is people over 60, with 1,610 complaints

 

The cost of cybercrime in Michigan

  • In 2023, the total cost of cybercrime in Michigan was $203,276,385

  • In 2023, there were a total of 13,712 complaints of cybercrime in Michigan

  • The average cost of cybercrime per complaint in Michigan is $14,824.71

  • The cybercrime with the highest cost is investment fraud, with losses amounting to $65,458,059

  • The cybercrime with the highest number of complaints is personal data breaches, with 1,376 complaints

  • The age group with the highest losses is people over 60, with losses amounting to $58,552,106

  • The age group with the highest number of complaints is people age 30 - 39, with 3,629 complaints

 

The cost of cybercrime in Minnesota

  • In 2023, the total cost of cybercrime in Minnesota was $193,791,800

  • In 2023, there were a total of 6,316 complaints of cybercrime in Minnesota

  • The average cost of cybercrime per complaint in Minnesota is $30,682.68

  • The cybercrime with the highest cost is business email compromise (BEC), with losses amounting to $69,732,152

  • The cybercrime with the highest number of complaints is personal data breaches, with 705 complaints

  • The age group with the highest losses is people over 60, with losses amounting to $54,886,221

  • The age group with the highest number of complaints is people over 60, with 1,230 complaints

 

The cost of cybercrime in Mississippi

  • In 2023, the total cost of cybercrime in Mississippi was $32,143,424

  • In 2023, there were a total of 2,750 complaints of cybercrime in Mississippi

  • The average cost of cybercrime per complaint in Mississippi is $11,688.52

  • The cybercrime with the highest cost is investment fraud, with losses amounting to $11,217,583

  • The cybercrime with the highest number of complaints is personal data breaches, with 290 complaints

  • The age group with the highest losses is people over 60, with losses amounting to $9,328,015

  • The age group with the highest number of complaints is people age 30 - 39, with 811 complaints

 

The cost of cybercrime in Missouri

  • In 2023, the total cost of cybercrime in Missouri was $123,249,884

  • In 2023, there were a total of 7,442 complaints of cybercrime in Missouri

  • The average cost of cybercrime per complaint in Missouri is $16,561.39

  • The cybercrime with the highest cost is investment fraud, with losses amounting to $42,906,774

  • The cybercrime with the highest number of complaints is personal data breaches, with 929 complaints

  • The age group with the highest losses is people over 60, with losses amounting to $52,775,722

  • The age group with the highest number of complaints is people over 60, with 1,502 complaints

 

The cost of cybercrime in Montana

  • In 2023, the total cost of cybercrime in Montana was $45,551,682

  • In 2023, there were a total of 1,450 complaints of cybercrime in Montana

  • The average cost of cybercrime per complaint in Montana is $31,414.95

  • The cybercrime with the highest cost is investment fraud, with losses amounting to $32,204,310

  • The cybercrime with the highest number of complaints is extortion, with 201 complaints

  • The age group with the highest losses is people age 50 - 59, with losses amounting to $22,098,103

  • The age group with the highest number of complaints is people over 60, with 359 complaints

 

The cost of cybercrime in Nebraska

  • In 2023, the total cost of cybercrime in Nebraska was $40,580,996

  • In 2023, there were a total of 2,010 complaints of cybercrime in Nebraska

  • The average cost of cybercrime per complaint in Nebraska is $20,189.55

  • The cybercrime with the highest cost is business email compromise (BEC), with losses amounting to $10,538,005

  • The cybercrime with the highest number of complaints is extortion, with 294 complaints

  • The age group with the highest losses is people over 60, with losses amounting to $9,642,463

  • The age group with the highest number of complaints is people over 60, with 381 complaints

 

The cost of cybercrime in Nevada

  • In 2023, the total cost of cybercrime in Nevada was $200,808,805

  • In 2023, there were a total of 9,238 complaints of cybercrime in Nevada

  • The average cost of cybercrime per complaint in Nevada is $21,737.26

  • The cybercrime with the highest cost is investment fraud, with losses amounting to $91,121,172

  • The cybercrime with the highest number of complaints is personal data breaches, with 1,038 complaints

  • The age group with the highest losses is people age 50 - 59, with losses amounting to $67,774,559

  • The age group with the highest number of complaints is people age 40 - 49, with 2,526 complaints

 

The cost of cybercrime in New Hampshire

  • In 2023, the total cost of cybercrime in New Hampshire was $27,165,110

  • In 2023, there were a total of 1,520 complaints of cybercrime in New Hampshire

  • The average cost of cybercrime per complaint in New Hampshire is $17,871.78

  • The cybercrime with the highest cost is business email compromise (BEC), with losses amounting to $6,995,141

  • The cybercrime with the highest number of complaints is non-payment/non-delivery, with 228 complaints

  • The age group with the highest losses is people over 60, with losses amounting to $11,339,097

  • The age group with the highest number of complaints is people over 60, with 408 complaints

 

The cost of cybercrime in New Jersey

  • In 2023, the total cost of cybercrime in New Jersey was $440,841,380

  • In 2023, there were a total of 11,259 complaints of cybercrime in New Jersey

  • The average cost of cybercrime per complaint in New Jersey is $39,154.58

  • The cybercrime with the highest cost is investment fraud, with losses amounting to $152,042,523

  • The cybercrime with the highest number of complaints is personal data breaches, with 1,328 complaints

  • The age group with the highest losses is people over 60, with losses amounting to $104,057,085

  • The age group with the highest number of complaints is people over 60, with 2,048 complaints

 

The cost of cybercrime in New Mexico

  • In 2023, the total cost of cybercrime in New Mexico was $45,127,285

  • In 2023, there were a total of 2,602 complaints of cybercrime in New Mexico

  • The average cost of cybercrime per complaint in New Mexico is $17,343.31

  • The cybercrime with the highest cost is investment fraud, with losses amounting to $19,118,260

  • The cybercrime with the highest number of complaints is extortion, with 339 complaints

  • The age group with the highest losses is people over 60, with losses amounting to $17,784,632

  • The age group with the highest number of complaints is people over 60, with 759 complaints

 

The cost of cybercrime in New York

  • In 2023, the total cost of cybercrime in New York was $748,563,870

  • In 2023, there were a total of 24,770 complaints of cybercrime in New York

  • The average cost of cybercrime per complaint in New York is $30,220.58

  • The cybercrime with the highest cost is investment fraud, with losses amounting to $230,500,311
  • The cybercrime with the highest number of complaints is personal data breaches, with 3,236 complaints

  • The age group with the highest losses is people over 60, with losses amounting to $203,437,635

  • The age group with the highest number of complaints is people over 60, with 4,327 complaints

 

The cost of cybercrime in North Carolina

  • In 2023, the total cost of cybercrime in North Carolina was $234,703,617

  • In 2023, there were a total of 11,266 complaints of cybercrime in North Carolina

  • The average cost of cybercrime per complaint in North Carolina is $20,832.91

  • The cybercrime with the highest cost is investment fraud, with losses amounting to $79,373,853

  • The cybercrime with the highest number of complaints is personal data breaches, with 1,571 complaints

  • The age group with the highest losses is people over 60, with losses amounting to $77,613,765

  • The age group with the highest number of complaints is people over 60, with 2,427 complaints

 

The cost of cybercrime in North Dakota

  • In 2023, the total cost of cybercrime in North Dakota was $13,532,372

  • In 2023, there were a total of 705 complaints of cybercrime in North Dakota

  • The average cost of cybercrime per complaint in North Dakota is $19,194.85

  • The cybercrime with the highest cost is investment fraud, with losses amounting to $5,656,646

  • The cybercrime with the highest number of complaints is personal data breaches, with 88 complaints

  • The age group with the highest losses is people over 60, with losses amounting to $4,405,702

  • The age group with the highest number of complaints is people age 20 - 29, with 131 complaints

 

The cost of cybercrime in Northern Mariana Islands

  • In 2023, the total cost of cybercrime in Northern Mariana Islands was $25,917

  • In 2023, there were a total of 16 complaints of cybercrime in Northern Mariana Islands

  • The average cost of cybercrime per complaint in Northern Mariana Islands is $1,620

  • The cybercrime with the highest cost is investment fraud, with losses amounting to $18,309

  • The cybercrime with the highest number of complaints is personal data breaches, with 4 complaints

  • The age group with the highest losses is people age 50 - 59, with losses amounting to $14,128

  • The age group with the highest number of complaints is people age 20 - 29, with 3 complaints

 

The cost of cybercrime in Ohio

  • In 2023, the total cost of cybercrime in Ohio was $197,281,703

  • In 2023, there were a total of 12,596 complaints of cybercrime in Ohio

  • The average cost of cybercrime per complaint in Ohio is $15,662.25

  • The cybercrime with the highest cost is investment fraud, with losses amounting to $69,624,975

  • The cybercrime with the highest number of complaints is personal data breaches, with 1,516 complaints

  • The age group with the highest losses is people over 60, with losses amounting to $64,024,384

  • The age group with the highest number of complaints is people over 60, with 3,296 complaints

 

The cost of cybercrime in Oklahoma

  • In 2023, the total cost of cybercrime in Oklahoma was $66,947,770

  • In 2023, there were a total of 4,516 complaints of cybercrime in Oklahoma

  • The average cost of cybercrime per complaint in Oklahoma is $14,824.57

  • The cybercrime with the highest cost is business email compromise (BEC), with losses amounting to $22,651,833

  • The cybercrime with the highest number of complaints is extortion, with 612 complaints

  • The age group with the highest losses is people over 60, with losses amounting to $22,430,973

  • The age group with the highest number of complaints is people over 60, with 955 complaints

 

The cost of cybercrime in Oregon

  • In 2023, the total cost of cybercrime in Oregon was $135,527,400

  • In 2023, there were a total of 5,995 complaints of cybercrime in Oregon

  • The average cost of cybercrime per complaint in Oregon is $22,606.74

  • The cybercrime with the highest cost is investment fraud, with losses amounting to $42,932,641

  • The cybercrime with the highest number of complaints is personal data breaches, with 704 complaints

  • The age group with the highest losses is people over 60, with losses amounting to $44,271,609

  • The age group with the highest number of complaints is people over 60, with 1,606 complaints

 

The cost of cybercrime in Pennsylvania

  • In 2023, the total cost of cybercrime in Pennsylvania was $359,154,607

  • In 2023, there were a total of 15,073 complaints of cybercrime in Pennsylvania

  • The average cost of cybercrime per complaint in Pennsylvania is $23,827.68

  • The cybercrime with the highest cost is investment fraud, with losses amounting to $108,854,185

  • The cybercrime with the highest number of complaints is personal data breaches, with 1,911 complaints

  • The age group with the highest losses is people over 60, with losses amounting to $118,096,254

  • The age group with the highest number of complaints is people over 60, with 3,022 complaints

 

The cost of cybercrime in Puerto Rico

  • In 2023, the total cost of cybercrime in Puerto Rico was $30,093,505

  • In 2023, there were a total of 2,534 complaints of cybercrime in Puerto Rico

  • The average cost of cybercrime per complaint in Puerto Rico is $11,875.89

  • The cybercrime with the highest cost is investment fraud, with losses amounting to $16,643,124

  • The cybercrime with the highest number of complaints is extortion, with 157 complaints

  • The age group with the highest losses is people age 40 - 49, with losses amounting to $8,691,152

  • The age group with the highest number of complaints is people age 40 - 49, with 1,192 complaints

 

The cost of cybercrime in Rhode Island

  • In 2023, the total cost of cybercrime in Rhode Island was $30,921,954

  • In 2023, there were a total of 1,278 complaints of cybercrime in Rhode Island

  • The average cost of cybercrime per complaint in Rhode Island is $24,195.58

  • The cybercrime with the highest cost is business email compromise (BEC), with losses amounting to $14,195,616

  • The cybercrime with the highest number of complaints is non-payment/non-delivery, with 148 complaints

  • The age group with the highest losses is people over 60, with losses amounting to $7,377,668

  • The age group with the highest number of complaints is people over 60, with 274 complaints

 

The cost of cybercrime in South Carolina

  • In 2023, the total cost of cybercrime in South Carolina was $119,817,544

  • In 2023, there were a total of 9,193 complaints of cybercrime in South Carolina

  • The average cost of cybercrime per complaint in South Carolina is $13,033.56

  • The cybercrime with the highest cost is investment fraud, with losses amounting to $42,579,581

  • The cybercrime with the highest number of complaints is personal data breaches, with 737 complaints

  • The age group with the highest losses is people over 60, with losses amounting to $43,758,611

  • The age group with the highest number of complaints is people age 30 - 39, with 3,449 complaints

 

The cost of cybercrime in South Dakota

  • In 2023, the total cost of cybercrime in South Dakota was $35,848,890

  • In 2023, there were a total of 1,629 complaints of cybercrime in South Dakota

  • The average cost of cybercrime per complaint in South Dakota is $22,006.69

  • The cybercrime with the highest cost is botnet attacks, with losses amounting to $17,000,000

  • The cybercrime with the highest number of complaints is personal data breaches, with 124 complaints

  • The age group with the highest losses is people age 40 - 49, with losses amounting to $21,349,096

  • The age group with the highest number of complaints is people over 60, with 369 complaints

 

The cost of cybercrime in Tennessee

  • In 2023, the total cost of cybercrime in Tennessee was $161,105,497

  • In 2023, there were a total of 7,874 complaints of cybercrime in Tennessee

  • The average cost of cybercrime per complaint in Tennessee is $20,460.44

  • The cybercrime with the highest cost is investment fraud, with losses amounting to $54,135,338

  • The cybercrime with the highest number of complaints is personal data breaches, with 1,043 complaints

  • The age group with the highest losses is people over 60, with losses amounting to $43,753,076

  • The age group with the highest number of complaints is people over 60, with 1,577 complaints

 

The cost of cybercrime in Texas

  • In 2023, the total cost of cybercrime in Texas was $1,020,732,548

  • In 2023, there were a total of 43,908 complaints of cybercrime in Texas

  • The average cost of cybercrime per complaint in Texas is $23,247.07

  • The cybercrime with the highest cost is investment fraud, with losses amounting to $362,410,519

  • The cybercrime with the highest number of complaints is personal data breaches, with 4,311 complaints

  • The age group with the highest losses is people over 60, with losses amounting to $278,372,284

  • The age group with the highest number of complaints is people age 40 - 49, with 8,126 complaints

 

The cost of cybercrime in United States Minor Outlying Islands

  • In 2023, the total cost of cybercrime in United States Minor Outlying Islands was $3,588,798

  • In 2023, there were a total of 121 complaints of cybercrime in United States Minor Outlying Islands

  • The average cost of cybercrime per complaint in United States Minor Outlying Islands is $29,659.49

  • The cybercrime with the highest cost is investment fraud, with losses amounting to $2,913,146

  • The cybercrime with the highest number of complaints is personal data breaches, with 19 complaints

  • The age group with the highest losses is people over 60, with losses amounting to $335,268

  • The age group with the highest number of complaints is people age 30 - 39, with 26 complaints

 

The cost of cybercrime in Utah

  • In 2023, the total cost of cybercrime in Utah was $132,165,965

  • In 2023, there were a total of 4,565 complaints of cybercrime in Utah

  • The average cost of cybercrime per complaint in Utah is $28,952.02

  • The cybercrime with the highest cost is business email compromise (BEC), with losses amounting to $38,595,361

  • The cybercrime with the highest number of complaints is extortion, with 621 complaints

  • The age group with the highest losses is people over 60, with losses amounting to $27,156,300

  • The age group with the highest number of complaints is people over 60, with 944 complaints

 

The cost of cybercrime in Vermont

  • In 2023, the total cost of cybercrime in Vermont was $8,817,472

  • In 2023, there were a total of 638 complaints of cybercrime in Vermont

  • The average cost of cybercrime per complaint in Vermont is $13,820.49

  • The cybercrime with the highest cost is investment fraud, with losses amounting to $3,569,834

  • The cybercrime with the highest number of complaints is extortion, with 95 complaints

  • The age group with the highest losses is people over 60, with losses amounting to $4,880,944

  • The age group with the highest number of complaints is people over 60, with 163 complaints

 

The cost of cybercrime in Virgin Islands

  • In 2023, the total cost of cybercrime in Virgin Islands was $2,635,005

  • In 2023, there were a total of 120 complaints of cybercrime in Virgin Islands

  • The average cost of cybercrime per complaint in Virgin Islands is $21,958.38

  • The cybercrime with the highest cost is business email compromise (BEC), with losses amounting to $2,137,025

  • The cybercrime with the highest number of complaints is tech support scams, with 38 complaints

  • The age group with the highest losses is people age 50 - 59, with losses amounting to $191,707

  • The age group with the highest number of complaints is people age 30 - 39, with 36 complaints

 

The cost of cybercrime in Virginia

  • In 2023, the total cost of cybercrime in Virginia was $264,636,809

  • In 2023, there were a total of 11,598 complaints of cybercrime in Virginia

  • The average cost of cybercrime per complaint in Virginia is $22,817.45

  • The cybercrime with the highest cost is investment fraud, with losses amounting to $97,056,870

  • The cybercrime with the highest number of complaints is non-payment/non-delivery, with 1,310 complaints

  • The age group with the highest losses is people over 60, with losses amounting to $94,110,054

  • The age group with the highest number of complaints is people over 60, with 2,477 complaints

 

The cost of cybercrime in Washington

  • In 2023, the total cost of cybercrime in Washington was $288,477,780

  • In 2023, there were a total of 13,417 complaints of cybercrime in Washington

  • The average cost of cybercrime per complaint in Washington is $21,500.92

  • The cybercrime with the highest cost is investment fraud, with losses amounting to $121,937,028

  • The cybercrime with the highest number of complaints is extortion, with 2,202 complaints

  • The age group with the highest losses is people over 60, with losses amounting to $88,958,679

  • The age group with the highest number of complaints is people over 60, with 2,872 complaints

 

The cost of cybercrime in West Virginia

  • In 2023, the total cost of cybercrime in West Virginia was $21,445,053

  • In 2023, there were a total of 2,188 complaints of cybercrime in West Virginia

  • The average cost of cybercrime per complaint in West Virginia is $9,801.21

  • The cybercrime with the highest cost is confidence and romance scams, with losses amounting to $5,777,824

  • The cybercrime with the highest number of complaints is personal data breaches, with 258 complaints

  • The age group with the highest losses is people over 60, with losses amounting to $11,829,114

  • The age group with the highest number of complaints is people over 60, with 387 complaints

 

The cost of cybercrime in Wisconsin

  • In 2023, the total cost of cybercrime in Wisconsin was $91,331,107

  • In 2023, there were a total of 6,466 complaints of cybercrime in Wisconsin

  • The average cost of cybercrime per complaint in Wisconsin is $14,124.82

  • The cybercrime with the highest cost is business email compromise (BEC), with losses amounting to $30,437,803

  • The cybercrime with the highest number of complaints is tech support scams, with 670 complaints

  • The age group with the highest losses is people over 60, with losses amounting to $26,069,500

  • The age group with the highest number of complaints is people age 50 - 59, with 2,121 complaints

 

The cost of cybercrime in Wyoming

  • In 2023, the total cost of cybercrime in Wyoming was $13,732,961

  • In 2023, there were a total of 776 complaints of cybercrime in Wyoming

  • The average cost of cybercrime per complaint in Wyoming is $17,697.11

  • The cybercrime with the highest cost is investment fraud, with losses amounting to $5,725,712

  • The cybercrime with the highest number of complaints is extortion, with 117 complaints

  • The age group with the highest losses is people over 60, with losses amounting to $5,689,358

  • The age group with the highest number of complaints is people over 60, with 190 complaints

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