Betesh’s story highlights a troubling trend. Cryptocurrency kiosks, a favorite tool for scammers, were used in scams that led ...
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FBI: Bitcoin ATM scams hit a record $333M

Bitcoin ATMs were supposed to make digital money as easy as grabbing cash from a corner machine. Instead, they have become one of the fastest growing tools for fraud, with the FBI now tying them to a ...
There are no blue lights or yellow tape, yet there’s a crime being committed more and more across the country and right here ...
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Santa isn’t the only one watching this holiday season — scammers have a new tool, and it’s making their schemes harder to spot. The FBI is warning that artificial intelligence is ...
The FBI reported that bitcoin ATM fraud increased in 2025, resulting in $333 million stolen from over 10,000 victims.
AI accounted for more than 9,000 complaints to the agency’s Internet Crime Complaint Center in the first seven months of 2025.
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - The FBI is warning shoppers to stay vigilant against online fraud as cyber criminals target holiday shoppers with increasingly sophisticated scams. Federal agents said online ...
The FBI has issued a warning to Americans that online criminals are increasingly stealing photos and videos found on social media to use as fake “proof of life” images in virtual kidnapping scams. The ...
(FOX40.COM) — As more people are heading to the mall or go online for annual holiday shopping, the Federal Bureau of Investigation warns shoppers of possible scams. Video Above: Online shopping stats ...
The FBI San Diego Field Office this weekend warned consumers to be aware of the many types of scams criminals use during the holiday shopping season. When shopping online, be diligent and make sure to ...
(FOX 5/KUSI) — The Federal Bureau of Investigation issued a warning for people to be alert for online holiday scams this time of year. U.S. consumers spent $11.8 billion on black Friday deals both in ...
FBI urges Americans to “take a beat” before responding to high-pressure demands for money or personal information AI-powered scams are surging, with more than 9,000 complaints filed in the first seven ...