Bitcoin ATM Scam Takes $4,900 After Fake Jury Duty Threat

Scammers posing as court officials used a fake jury-duty threat to pressure a victim into sending $4,900 through a Bitcoin ATM. The incident highlights how fraudsters exploit fear and urgency while leveraging cryptocurrency kiosks for rapid, difficult-to-reverse payments. Bitcoin itself was not implicated in a protocol or security failure; the case underscores the need for public awareness and stronger Bitcoin ATM safeguards.