AI-Driven Crypto Scams Yield $3.2 Million on Average, Chainalysis Reports

AI-assisted crypto scams are generating approximately $3.2 million on average, according to Chainalysis. This figure is significantly higher, about 4.5 times larger, than traditional schemes. According to NS3.AI, the proliferation of consumer deepfake tools, including ChatGPT Images 2.0, is increasing impersonation risks. The report highlights a $2 million theft in August 2025, where attackers impersonated the founder of Plasma. Additionally, there are reports of deepfake Zoom calls linked to North Korean operatives.