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Been told to pay at a Bitcoin ATM? Read this first

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Cybercriminals are increasingly using Bitcoin ATMs to scam victims, impersonating government officials or other trusted entities to pressure them into depositing cash. Recovery scams then attempt to exploit the situation further by offering to retrieve the funds for a fee, which they never deliver. Reporting to authorities and banks is crucial, but recovery is extremely unlikely.

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