Bitcoin ATM scam costs Nebraska couple $250,000 as crypto kiosk fraud draws fresh warnings
A Nebraska couple in their 80s lost $250,000 to scammers posing as Amazon and FBI agents, the Lancaster County Sheriff’s Office said. The couple began making payments in August through bitcoin ATMs, Western Union, and Apple cards after being told they owed $200,000. Complaints involving crypto kiosks surged 99% in 2024, with $246.7 million in losses, according to the FBI.