The FBI says Americans lost over $388 million last year to scams involving cryptocurrency kiosks, with more than half of the complaints coming from people over 50. The bureau warned that criminals use detailed instructions to trick victims into depositing cash into kiosks that send funds to attacker-controlled wallets, while several states have already moved to ban these machines. #FBI #IC3 #Minnesota #Indiana #Tennessee
Keypoints
- Crypto kiosk scams caused over $388 million in losses last year.
- The FBI received more than 13,400 complaints involving cryptocurrency kiosks in 2025.
- More than half of the victims were over 50, with losses above $302 million.
- Texas, Florida, and California reported over 3,300 complaints and more than $112 million in losses.
- The FBI urged people to ignore payment demands from strangers and verify any suspicious call or request directly.