How many states said billions of dollars took away from them because of fraud

The amount of money reported as lost to fraud can vary greatly by state and can change over time due to various factors, including increased reporting and discovery of fraud schemes. To provide you with the most accurate and updated figures, I would need a specific context, such as the type of fraud (e.g., unemployment fraud, Medicaid fraud, etc.) and the timeframe in question. In the context of COVID-19 pandemic relief efforts, for instance, many states reported significant losses due to fraudulent claims for unemployment benefits. Overall estimates from various reports indicated that tens of billions of dollars could have been lost nationwide, but specific figures regarding individual states would need to be referenced from recent audits or reports. For the most precise information, I recommend checking recent news articles, governmental reports, or studies from credible organizations that track fraud losses in public programs.