The FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) released its latest annual report, which says that Texas ranked in second out of all states in the number of complaints received, according to the agency.

Texans reportedly lost more than $1.35 billion to internet crimes in 2024 — a nearly 25% jump from the previous year, according to a new report from the FBI. The FBI’s 2024 In

California, Texas, and Florida led the nation in reporting cyber crime complaints, with people aged 60 and above bearing the heaviest financial toll—suffering nearly $5 billion in losses. This demographic also submitted the most complaints.