Kurt "The CyberGuy" Knutsson gives warning about a new bitcoin blackmail swindle, along with what to look out for and how to avoid falling for this scam.

Bitcoin was supposed to cut out the middleman. Instead, it’s become a middleman’s dream for scammers. In 2025 alone, Americans lost more than $330 million to bitcoin ATM scams, according to FBI data, ...

LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — The Nevada Secretary of State's Office is warning people of a recirculating scam connected to the use of cryptocurrency ATMs, also known as Bitcoin ATMs. According to the North ...

HOLYOKE, Mass. (WWLP) – The Holyoke Police Department recently prevented a resident from falling victim to a Bitcoin scam and is urging community members to remain cautious of cryptocurrency fraud.

In the first six months of 2024, Americans lost $65 million to Bitcoin ATM scams. The machines offer an easy way for people to get into cryptocurrency, and they're increasingly showing up in grocery ...

You're currently following this author! Want to unfollow? Unsubscribe via the link in your email. Bitcoin ATM fraud reached new highs in 2025, with scammers reportedly stealing $333 million from ...

Emily Long is a freelance writer based in Salt Lake City. After graduating from Duke University, she spent several years reporting on the federal workforce for Government Executive, a publication of ...

An Idaho couple is suing Bitcoin Depot after scammers allegedly used its ATMs to siphon $76,000 in retirement savings. A class action filed in Idaho accuses the now-bankrupt crypto ATM operator of ...

Farran Powell is the managing editor of investing at Forbes Advisor. She was previously the assistant managing editor of investing at U.S. News & World Report. Her work has appeared in numerous ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The Holyoke Police Department recently prevented a resident from falling victim to a Bitcoin scam and is urging community members ...