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🏧Crypto ATM & Kiosk Scams

Crypto ATM scams nearly DOUBLED in 2024 (+99%), causing $246.7M in losses across 10,956 complaints. Scammers posing as tech support, government officials, or romantic interests instruct victims to withdraw cash and feed it into Bitcoin ATMs. Seniors 60+ lost $107M through crypto ATMs alone.

$247Min reported losses, 2024(IC3)10 956 complaints↑ 99% vs 2023
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Patterns Documented
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Confirmed Threats
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High Risk
$16.6B
Reported Losses, 2024 (IC3)

Data sourced from FBI IC3 2024 Annual Report. Data reflects complaints submitted to the FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) and may not represent all incidents. ZeroScam is an educational tool and is not affiliated with the FBI.

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All Patterns (85)₿ Cryptocurrency Scams(4)$6.6B💳 Payment & BEC Scams(9)$2.8B💻 Tech Support Scams(5)$1.5B🔓 Personal Data Breach(2)$1.5B🛒 Online Purchase Scams(5)💔 Romance Scams(3)🏛️ Government Impersonation(6)🏢 Corporate Data Breach(3)💼 Job & Employment Scams(6)🏧 Crypto ATM & Kiosk Scams(3)🥇 Gold Courier Scams(2)🪪 Identity Theft(3)🏠 Rental Scams(2)🔒 Extortion & Blackmail(1)🎰 Prize & Lottery Scams(1)🎣 Phishing & Smishing(3)📦 Delivery & Shipping Scams(4)🎭 Impersonation Scams(4)🤖 AI-Powered Scams(5)📱 Social Media Scams(2)📞 Telemarketing Scams(1)🏥 Healthcare Scams(1)🏦 Financial Service Scams(2)🔧 Service Provider Scams(2)🎗️ Charity Scams(1)🗳️ Election & Civic Scams(2)🧬 Synthetic Identity Fraud(2)🔄 Recovery Scams(1)

Threat Levels

CONFIRMED THREAT— Actively reported to FBI IC3
HIGH RISK— Significant victim reports
EMERGING— Recently identified pattern

Common Questions About Crypto ATM & Kiosk Scams

Why do scammers want me to use a Bitcoin ATM?▼
Bitcoin is irreversible and hard to trace. Once you deposit cash and send crypto, it's gone forever. No legitimate entity ever asks for this.
Would the government ever ask for Bitcoin ATM payment?▼
Never. The IRS, SSA, courts, and police do not accept cryptocurrency. This is 100% a scam.
Someone stayed on the phone while I used a Bitcoin ATM — is that normal?▼
This is a massive red flag. Scammers keep you on the phone to prevent you from thinking clearly or asking others for advice.
What crypto ATM scams are most common?▼
Tech support (39%), government impersonation (16%), and investment scams (6%) are the top three categories using crypto ATMs.

📖 How to Use This Database

  • ✓Browse patterns to learn scammer tactics before you encounter them
  • ✓Share specific pattern pages with family members who may be targeted
  • ✓Use our scanner to check suspicious messages against all 85 patterns
  • ✓Report scams to FBI IC3 and FTC using links on each pattern page

⚖️ Important Information

This database is provided for educational and informational purposes only. Pattern data is derived from publicly available FBI IC3 reports and ongoing research.

ZeroScam does not guarantee detection of all scams. Always exercise caution and verify independently before sending money or personal information.

Not legal or financial advice. If you have been victimized, contact local law enforcement and file reports with FBI IC3 and FTC.

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73% of Americans report being targeted(Pew Research, 2025 survey)

$470M reported in text-related fraud(FTC, 2024)

$16.6B in total reported losses(FBI IC3, 2024)