From fake investments to AI deceptions, these crypto scams are draining millions from Americans and spreading fast.

Phishing scams targeting crypto are on the rise. Crypto thieves reportedly stole $370 million in January, making it the worst month for losses in almost a year. Scams now do more damage than smart contract hacks,

San Francisco’s already rough-and-tumble dating scene took a darker turn in 2025, as local singles found themselves in the crosshairs of highly polished romance scams powered by artificial intelligence and cryptocurrency.

The Florida Senate is moving forward with a bill targeting cryptocurrency scams. The bill would add more provisions on virtual currency kiosks, or “crypto ATMs.” Senate Bill 198, sponsored by Tampa Bay Democrat Darryl Rouson, sets licensing and registration requirements for kiosk operators.

Crypto hacks caused $86M in losses in January 2026, while phishing scams surpassed $300M, with 16 major incidents reported across the sector.

A new report from Chainalysis, a blockchain data platform based in New York City, estimates that $17 billion in crypto was stolen last year through fraud and scams. Impersonation scams, where criminals pretend to be trusted entities or use fake tokens or ...

The victims were led to the Arizona convenience store by an increasingly familiar scam: Crooks had tricked them into believing they were in legal trouble, their bank accounts were hacked or that they had to pay off debts. To fix the "crisis," they were ...

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - Recent FBI data shows an alarming fraud trend, involving ATMs that specialize in cryptocurrency transactions, like Bitcoin. Body camera footage out of Florida highlights the problem, showing the moment police intervene during a ...

Scams cost New Hampshire residents millions of dollars each year, and police say cryptocurrency is quickly becoming scammers' currency of choice because of a lack of regulations.Experts say scammers use fear and technology to target their victims.