How you can protect yourself from crypto ATM scams

FOX VALLEY, Wis. (InvestigateTV) — The caller may sound convincing, but it could all be a scam. In some cases, con artists can lead a person to believe they missed federal court and owed thousands of dollars that needed to be deposited into a cryptocurrency kiosk.These kiosks can be found in supermarkets, bars, and convenience stores across the country. It allows you to exchange cash for a digital currency.“We’ve had uniformed officers and detectives even trying to intercept these individuals while they’re at the machines and the victims will still be adamant that it’s real and will not listen to our officers,” said Sgt. Sheldon Pedranzan with the Outagamie County Sheriff’s Office in Nebraska.The FBI is warning of a rise in scam involving crypto ATMs. In 2025, Americans lost more than $388 million dollars, a 58% increase from the year before.A Wisconsin woman is breaking her silence about a growing scam involving a cryptocurrency ATM.How the scam beganAt her Fox Valley home, Beth said