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FBI Reports Over 13,400 Crypto ATM Fraud Complaints in 2025, Losses Exceed $388M

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The FBI’s IC3 reported over 13,400 complaints related to crypto ATM fraud in 2025, with losses exceeding $388 million—marking a 23% increase in complaints and a 58% rise in losses compared to 2024. Victims aged 50 and older accounted for more than half of the cases, losing over $302 million. Scammers frequently manipulate users through ATM transactions. The data underscores the risks in the crypto market and urges investors to remain vigilant. Analysts recommend monitoring altcoins as fraud trends continue to rise.

ChainCatcher report: The FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) has released data showing that in 2025, IC3 received over 13,400 complaints regarding the use of cryptocurrency ATMs, with total losses exceeding $388 million. This represents a 23% increase in complaints and a 58% increase in losses compared to 2024. More than half of the complaints involved individuals aged 50 and older, accounting for losses exceeding $302 million. Cryptocurrency ATMs are devices similar to traditional ATMs that allow users to exchange cash for cryptocurrency and vice versa. Criminals may deceive victims into sending funds through these machines. In typical IC3-reported cryptocurrency ATM scams, perpetrators provide victims with detailed instructions on how to withdraw cash from banks, locate the ATM, and use it to deposit and transfer funds. IC3 cautions that these statistics reflect complaints specifically related to cryptocurrency ATM fraud, and the total losses may not be solely attributable to cryptocurrency ATMs alone.

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