FBI Alert: $333 Million Lost to Crypto ATM Scams

FBI Alert: $333 Million Lost to Crypto ATM Scams

How Golden Shield's One-Click Scan Stops These Attacks Before They Start

The FBI just released alarming data: scammers stole over $333 million through cryptocurrency kiosks in 2024, with more than 12,000 victims reporting losses. Adults 60+ accounted for 85% of these losses, with average victims losing at least $9,000.

How the Scam Works

It starts with a simple email. The scammer poses as your bank, the FBI, or Social Security Administration claiming there's "suspicious activity" on your account. They create panic and urgency:

"URGENT: Your bank account has been compromised by hackers in Russia. Click here to secure your funds immediately."

Once you click the link, you're directed to a fake website that looks exactly like your real bank. The scammer then calls you directly, instructing you to withdraw cash and deposit it into a crypto ATM to "protect" your money. Within minutes, your life savings vanish.

Take Marlene Betesh, 80, from New Jersey. One fake alert led to a phone call that convinced her to deposit $9,500 into a crypto kiosk at a liquor store. "I cried for one month straight," she said.

Where Golden Shield Steps In

Here's the critical point: these scams start with a phishing email or text. That's exactly what Golden Shield protects against.

Our software runs passively in the background, automatically scanning every link you encounter. But we also give you a powerful tool:

One-Click Scan – Simply click the Golden Shield button when you receive any suspicious email, text, or message. Within seconds, our AI analyzes the content and warns you if it's a known scam.

How It Works:

1. You receive an email about "suspicious bank activity" or "urgent account verification"

2. Instead of clicking the link, you click the Golden Shield scan button

3. Our AI instantly checks the message against thousands of known crypto scams

4. You get an immediate warning: "SCAM DETECTED – This is a phishing attempt. Do not respond or click any links."

   
   

No technical knowledge required. No complicated setup. Just one click for peace of mind.

Real Protection, Real Results

The FBI reports crypto ATM scams are "not slowing down." Criminals are getting more sophisticated, using:

• Spoofed local phone numbers that look legitimate

• Names of real law enforcement officers

• Fake websites identical to real banks

• High-pressure tactics creating panic and urgency

Golden Shield's one-click scan catches these attempts at the source—before you're on the phone with a scammer, before you're at the bank, before you're standing at a crypto ATM.

Why We Built This

We created Golden Shield to protect our own grandparents from exactly these types of scams. When we learned that 1 in 18 seniors falls victim to online fraud, with losses averaging $9,000 per case, we knew we had to act.

Our one-click scan feature was designed specifically for older adults who may not be tech-savvy but want to stay safe online. When in doubt, just click to scan. It's that simple.

Stay Protected

Remember: No legitimate bank, government agency, or company will ever:

• Ask you to move money to a crypto ATM

• Pressure you to act immediately without time to verify

• Tell you not to discuss the situation with family or friends

If you receive any suspicious email about your bank account, cryptocurrency, urgent payments, or account verification, use Golden Shield's one-click scan before doing anything else. It could save you thousands of dollars and months of heartache.

Learn more about Golden Shield Protection at www.goldenshieldprotection.com

Schedule a free installation consultation with our founders and start protecting yourself today.