Gate News Report, March 19 — The U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has issued a warning that criminal networks are using cryptocurrency ATMs to carry out scams. Scammers impersonate law enforcement officials and use false legal threats to trick victims into transferring funds via cryptocurrency ATMs. The FBI reminds the public to stay vigilant; law enforcement agencies will not ask citizens to make transfers or pay fines through cryptocurrency ATMs over the phone or by other means.
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