Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Steve Weisman writes about white-collar crime. Cryptocurrency ATM scams are rapidly escalating, with the FTC reporting a 1,000% ...

After dozens of reported cases and thousands of dollars stolen, local agencies and government officials are cracking down on cryptocurrency ATM scams.

ATM fraud losses are increasing globally, and we can expect to see this trend continue as the U.S. ramps up its migration to EMV at the point of sale. See Also: What Are Your Maps Not Showing You?

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Payments fraud isn't some rare event; it's commonplace. A report by Financial Professionals found that 76% of all organizations had experienced some form of fraudulent payment. Of these, check fraud ...

Crypto ATMs are popping up everywhere. According to Coin ATM Radar, there are over 39,000 machines across the U.S. as of October 2025. These ATMs let you buy and send crypto at convenience stores or ...

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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 ...

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 ...

Crypto ATMs or kiosks are the “lowest-friction extraction channel available to scammers,” said cybersecurity firm CertiK. Crypto ATM fraud surged to $333 million in the US in 2025, with complaints ...

The Bank Customer Experience Podcast is kicking off 2026 with an episode on new ATM fraud methods and how to prevent them. Podcast host Bradley Cooper spoke with Michael Strange, director of ...