AG Ford urged Nevadans to be conscientious about rising scam techniques involving cryptocurrency kiosks, or what are commonly called “Bitcoin” or “crypto” ATMs. Scammers and fraudsters are extremely adaptive, and often use newer forms of technology to defraud victims who may not be aware of the scams or how the technology works. 

“One of the most important ways to protect yourself from scams is to stay informed — scammers are consistently changing their tactics to fool you in new ways. Scammers will use cryptocurrency kiosks to trick you into transferring money in an almost untraceable manner, making your money very difficult to recover. If a person asks you to use a cryptocurrency kiosk to transfer money, stop and consider if the interaction feels above board. When in doubt, follow your gut." -AG Ford