Americans lost $333M to bitcoin ATM scams in 2025. What to know about this fast-growing form of financial fraud and how to protect yourself

Recovering funds is usually impossible, but a popular crypto vendor is paying nearly $2M to victims.

5 ATM Scams That Can Break the Bank

Popular scams include using a counterfeit device to access the ATM vestibule and placing a false façade on the front of the ...
KTNV Las Vegas

Bitcoin ATM scams are recirculating. How to protect yourself from investment fraud.

LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — The Nevada Secretary of State's Office is warning people of a recirculating scam connected to the use of cryptocurrency ATMs, also known as Bitcoin ATMs. According to the North ...
AARP

FBI: Over $333 Million Reported Stolen by Scammers Through Crypto Kiosks

Betesh’s story highlights a troubling trend. Cryptocurrency kiosks, a favorite tool for scammers, were used in scams that led ...
WPXI

Clark Howard warns about Bitcoin ATM scams

Bitcoin ATM scams are taking tens of thousands of dollars from people across the United States, as con artists exploit the growing presence of cryptocurrency ATMs. Consumer advisor Clark Howard warns ...
The South African

Capitec issues ATM, phone scam warning

Fraudsters are carrying out cunning scams to defraud South Africans of their hard-earned money. Here's how, says ...