En bref
Crypto ATM scams are surging: the FBI logged 13,460 cases costing $389M in 2025, with victims over 60 accounting for $257M. Scammers call out of the blue pretending to be police, tax officers or bank staff, claim your account is...
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Crypto ATM scams are surging: the FBI logged 13,460 cases costing $389M in 2025, with victims over 60 accounting for $257M. Scammers call out of the blue pretending to be police, tax officers or bank staff, claim your account is...
Signaux d'alerte
- Unsolicited call from a "government official" or "tech support" claiming your money is at risk Instruction to withdraw cash and scan a stranger's QR code at a crypto ATM Caller tells you to stay on the line and not contact family or real authorities
Que faire
- 1Hang up and verify any claim through official channels using a number you find yourself Never withdraw cash or use a crypto ATM on a stranger's phone instructions If already at the machine, walk away, then report it to local police and the FTC/IC3
Source
welivesecurity
Source verifiee par Mythos Forensic Team
https://www.welivesecurity.com/en/scams/been-told-pay-bitcoin-atm-read-first/FAQ
Been told to pay at a Bitcoin ATM? Read this first est une vraie arnaque ?
Oui. Traitez le message, l'appel ou la demande de paiement comme suspect jusqu'a verification via un canal officiel.
Quels sont les premiers signaux ?
Unsolicited call from a "government official" or "tech support" claiming your money is at risk Instruction to withdraw cash and scan a stranger's QR code at a crypto ATM Caller tells you to stay on the line and not contact family or real authorities
Que faire en premier ?
Hang up and verify any claim through official channels using a number you find yourself Never withdraw cash or use a crypto ATM on a stranger's phone instructions If already at the machine, walk away, then report it to local police and the FTC/IC3
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