Federal authorities say Americans lost a record $333 million in bitcoin ATM scams over the last year, topping 2024's total of ...

Last week, authorities saved a Perrysburg Township woman from losing $9,000 to a Bitcoin scam. Police say it's a common threat, especially during the holiday season.

The sister of one of my golfing buddies received a threatening call telling her a warrant had been issued for her arrest. She panicked and followed the caller’s instructions to deposit $5,500 in a ...

Elderly victims are routinely being targeted in Bitcoin ATM scams, here is what to know about the fraud so you can help ...

Bitcoin and crypto ATMs faced heightened scrutiny in 2025, as authorities and lawmakers tried to confront a growing number of scams.

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Two cybercrime victims won't be able to recover their money, seized from a third-party cryptocurrency company, the Iowa Supreme Court has ruled. The decisions, issued Friday, May 1, involve two Iowans ...

FILE- PASADENA, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 09: A Hermes Bitcoin ATM stands next to a traditional ATM in a gas station on December 9, 2024 in Pasadena, California. The price of BitCoin has skyrocketed ...

Illegal Bitcoin ATMs pose significant financial and legal risks, including the potential loss of funds, excessive fees, privacy concerns and legal consequences. Legal Bitcoin ATMs are regulated and ...

EVANSVILLE — Automatic Teller Machines have long stood as a juicy target for thieves, but federal officials say a relatively new breed of Bitcoin and digital currency ATMs have become a favorite for ...

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