Been told to pay at a Bitcoin ATM? Read this first
Crypto ATM scams often follow a predictable script – here’s how to recognize it and what to do if you’ve already been caught out
24 Sep 2026 • 5 min. read
Many of us still view cryptocurrency as a niche asset. Yet some estimates claim that nearly one in 10 people globally own some. That’s why you may have noticed Bitcoin or crypto ATMs springing up in retail stores, transport hubs, and gas stations over recent years. Today there are tens of thousands in the US alone.
Their job is simple: allow you to buy or sell crypto using cash or card. But scammers also have them in their sights. If you ever receive an unsolicited call urging you to deposit money into a crypto ATM, hang up immediately, no matter how serious the allegations. No real government agency, bank, or company will ever tell you to pay them via...
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