Crypto fraud just hit a new level in 2025. The FBI reported that scammers ripped off Americans for over $333 million this year—and bitcoin ATM machines are their weapon of choice. Think about that for a second. These aren't sophisticated hacks or exotic protocols either. Fraudsters are literally using ATMs to siphon funds, exploiting how accessible crypto has become. The number's climbing too. As digital assets gain mainstream adoption, the con artists are keeping pace. It's a stark reminder: while blockchain tech opens doors, it also attracts opportunists. Anyone transacting in crypto needs to stay sharp and verify before moving funds. The market's growing, sure, but so are the predators.

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0xSunnyDayvip
· 9h ago
Are all these BTC ATM scams being carried out? These people really go to any lengths.
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CounterIndicatorvip
· 9h ago
Bitcoin ATM scams are really outrageous, $330 million just gone... Basically, it's a classic case of fools with too much money getting taken advantage of.
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pvt_key_collectorvip
· 9h ago
3.33 million USD Oh no... Are BTC ATMs now just tools for scams? What kind of world is this?
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GateUser-2fce706cvip
· 9h ago
It was said three years ago that this wave of scams was inevitable, and defenses have long been in place.
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