The look on the young woman’s face was one of pure terror. “Hang up the phone,” I said to her calmly. “I… I can’t.” Long ...

Bitcoin was supposed to cut out the middleman. Instead, it’s become a middleman’s dream for scammers. In 2025 alone, Americans lost more than $330 million to bitcoin ATM scams, according to FBI data, ...

The decentralized and pseudonymous nature of Bitcoin, while offering numerous advantages, also presents opportunities for scammers. This guide outlines common Bitcoin scams and provides practical tips ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. An observant store clerk helped prevent an 85-year-old woman from losing $18,000 in a Bitcoin scam after recognizing something was ...

Arizona residents lost $177 million to cryptocurrency fraud in 2024, leading to new state "guardrails" for Bitcoin ATMs. House Bill 2387 now mandates daily transaction limits and requires ATM ...

The Burke County Sheriff’s Office issued a public warning Friday regarding a phone scam involving callers impersonating federal law enforcement agents. Fraudsters are claiming to be with the U.S.

KSHB 41 reporter Fernanda Silva covers stories in the Northland, including Liberty. She also focuses on issues surrounding immigration. Share your story idea with Fernanda. Liberty police are using ...

BEXAR COUNTY, Texas — An elderly Comal County couple lost about $25,000 in a bitcoin scam after callers posed as Bexar County Sheriff’s Office employees and promised to help get their son out of jail, ...