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Scammers stole $333 million from Americans in 2025 using bitcoin ATMs, up from $250 million in 2024, due to fast, irreversible transactions and rising crypto use.
Scammers stole $333 million from Americans in 2025 using bitcoin ATMs, according to the FBI, a sharp rise from $250 million in 2024.
The increase is tied to the growing use of cryptocurrencies and the machines’ fast, irreversible transactions, which fraudsters exploit to collect funds globally.
Over 45,000 bitcoin ATMs nationwide make recovery nearly impossible.
In September, Washington, D.C.’s attorney general sued Athena Bitcoin, alleging 93% of its district transactions were fraudulent and victims were mostly elderly.
Athena denied the claims, citing safeguards like warnings and education.
Advocacy groups and at least 17 states are pushing for stricter rules, including daily limits, and some cities have banned the machines.
Los estafadores robaron $ 333 millones de estadounidenses en 2025 usando cajeros automáticos de bitcoin, frente a $ 250 millones en 2024, debido a transacciones rápidas e irreversibles y al aumento del uso de criptomonedas.