[Data: Over 13.4k Cryptocurrency Self-Service Terminal Scam Complaints in 2025, Losses of $388 Million]



The Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) under the FBI in the United States released data showing that in 2025, IC3 received over 13.4k complaints about the use of cryptocurrency self-service terminals, with losses exceeding $388 million. Compared to 2024, the number of complaints increased by 23%, and the amount lost increased by 58%. More than half of the complaints involved individuals over 50 years old, with losses exceeding $302 million. Cryptocurrency self-service terminals are devices or electronic terminals similar to ATMs, allowing users to exchange cash and cryptocurrencies. Criminals may lure victims into transferring funds via cryptocurrency self-service terminals. In typical complaints received by IC3 about cryptocurrency self-service terminals, criminals provide detailed instructions to individuals, including how to withdraw money from banks, how to find self-service terminals, and how to use them for deposits and remittances. IC3 warns that the related statistics refer to scam complaints involving the use of crypto ATMs, and the overall losses may not be solely caused by crypto ATMs.
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SushiStopLoss
· 1h ago
A typical technical neutrality dilemma: tools are innocent, but the people using the tools have intentions. Should the KYC for crypto ATMs be upgraded?
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AirdropEtiquette
· 5h ago
Have used crypto ATMs a few times, and their KYC is stricter than exchanges. How do scammers get around it?
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BluePeonyInTheDark
· 5h ago
This data looks frightening, but thinking about the larger losses from traditional telecom fraud, it's just that ATM has visualized the process.
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ContrarianIndicatorMyself
· 5h ago
3.88 billion dollars—just seeing that number makes my wallet tighten. People aged 50 and above are the hardest hit; scammers specifically target those who don’t understand technology. It’s completely despicable.
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0xLateCoffee
· 5h ago
$388 million, with the majority over 50 years old, scammers specifically target digital immigrants.
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