Victims are being preyed on and instead of sending gift cards - are now being directed to pay scammers using Bitcoin kiosks.
The FBI reported that bitcoin ATM fraud increased in 2025, resulting in $333 million stolen from over 10,000 victims.
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FBI: Bitcoin ATM scams hit a record $333M

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Bitcoin ATM fraud hit $333 million in losses in 2025, the FBI said. Over 10,000 people have fallen victim to bitcoin ATM scams, with older adults being the most affected. Bitcoin ATM fraud losses have ...