FOI reference: FOI-2024-2402
You asked
I am writing to request information regarding crypto scams, specifically:
- Data on the prevalence of crypto scams in the UK: If available, I would appreciate any statistics on the number of reported cases, financial losses incurred, and demographics of those affected.
- Information on the most common types of crypto scams: Examples include rug pulls, pump-and-dump schemes, fake ICOs, etc.
- Resources and initiatives for consumer protection: Details on any initiatives by the ONS or other government bodies to raise awareness about crypto scams and protect consumers.
We said
Thank you for your question.
Unfortunately, we do not have the specific data on crypto scams that you have requested.
Our fraud data can be found in tables C1 to C4 in our Crime in England and Wales: Appendix tables and in our Nature of fraud and computer misuse in England and Wales: appendix tables and Nature of crime: fraud and computer misuse tables.
If you have any other crime-related enquiries in the future, the ONS Centre for Crime and Justice can be reached at CrimeStatistics@ons.gov.uk.