Scammers are tricking people into sending irreversible Bitcoin and other virtual currencies through local gas station ATMs using scannable QR codes, according to Adrian police.

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - Recent FBI data shows an alarming fraud trend, involving ATMs that specialize in cryptocurrency transactions, like Bitcoin. Body camera footage out of Florida highlights the ...

Police have intervened to stop an elderly man from completing a suspected crypto ATM scam, as authorities warn such frauds are draining millions from victims nationwide. Newly released bodycam footage ...

Cryptocurrency ATM scams are rapidly escalating, with the FTC reporting a 1,000% increase in losses between 2020 and 2023, and $388 million lost in 2025 alone. Scammers exploit these ATMs for their ...

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Q: What are these Bitcoin ATM scams targeting the elderly, so I can warn my parents? A: Bitcoin ATM scams are one of the fastest-growing ways criminals are stealing money, especially from older adults ...

The FBI reported that bitcoin ATM fraud increased in 2025, resulting in $333 million stolen from over 10,000 victims.

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(KRON) — Police officers in Foster City who were surveilling local ATMs after recent tampering arrested a man on Friday who was seen placing a fraudulent device on a machine, authorities said. The ...

Scammers told the victims they had a warrant for failed jury duty appearance or other related court proceedings, according to ...

BANGOR, Maine (WABI) -Following a surge of complaints, the Maine Bureau of Consumer Credit Protection launched a two-year investigation into bitcoin ATM-style kiosks operating across the state and ...

Elliptic has noted that Crypto ATMs, often called Bitcoin ATMs because of the cryptocurrency’s dominance, provide a straightforward way for people to convert physical cash into digital assets. While ...