Preventing new ATM fraud methods in 2026

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, ATM Marketplace & Food Truck Operator

Cook Solutions Group experts discuss new fraud methods in 2026 and how to prevent them through overlapping security methods.

Presented by Cook Solutions Group

Tennessee woman arrested after allegedly reporting false ATM robbery

January 8, 2026

A woman was arrested after allegedly reporting a fake ATM robbery. Marissa Hoesch reported she was robbed at an ATM in Gallatin, Tennessee, according to a…

Bitcoin Depot to pay $2 million for fraud victims in Maine

January 7, 2026

Bitcoin Depot will pay Maine $1.9 million to compensate fraud victims. It made a settlement with the state where it agreed to pay the amount without admitting…

Apopka, Florida authorities seeking suspects in ATM theft

January 6, 2026

Police in Apopka, Florida, are on the lookout for three suspects who allegedly stole an ATM from a Circle K gas station. During the incident, the three used a…

Multiple ATMs, cars stolen in Brooklyn, Queens

January 5, 2026

The NYPD is investigating suspects believed to be involved in a crime spree in Brooklyn and Queens. These suspects allegedly stole 11 ATMs, four cars and more…

Russian banks beings requiring verification for large cash withdrawals

January 2, 2026

Russian banks have been blocking large cash withdrawals at ATMs. The bank will then contact the customer to confirm the withdrawal and allow them to complete…

Kansas City ATM found on highway

January 2, 2026

An ATM was found on a Kansas City, Missouri, interstate. The Missouri Department of Transportation worked to remove the ATM from the median of I-35, according…

Top 10 articles of 2025: ATM fees, security, trends reign supreme

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, ATM Marketplace & Food Truck Operator

Check out the top 10 most read articles of 2025 on ATM Marketplace.

Thieves target Oakland ATM on Christmas

December 31, 2025

A group of thieves tried to steal an ATM from an Oakland, California supermarket on Christmas. They allegedly smashed a truck through the front door of the…

FBI reports $333M+ lost from crypto ATM scams in 2025

December 30, 2025

Scammers stole more than $333 million last year through crypto ATM scams, according to FBI data. This is an increase from $250 million in 2024, according to a…

Man identified by ex-girlfriend in ATM theft

December 29, 2025

Kelly J. Weston has been arrested in Milwaukee, Wisconsin for an alleged ATM theft after an ex-girlfriend identified him from surveillance footage.

54 people indicted in ATM jackpotting scheme in Nebraska

December 29, 2025

A grand jury in Nebraska has indicted 54 people for allegedly participating in an ATM jackpotting scheme.

Man sentenced for robbing ATM technician in North Texas

December 26, 2025

A Houston man was sentenced to more than seven years in prison for robbing an ATM technician in North Texas. Corey Dashun Holloway, 30, pled guilty to the July…

ATM operators feeling the pressure with PCI DSS 4.0 mandate

by Anamaria Burnete — Digital Marketing Specialist, Paragon Application Systems

Full compliance with PSI DSS 4.0 remains elusive for many organizations. Here's why, and how operators can catch up.

Dallas man sentenced for multiple ATM thefts

December 22, 2025

Dominique Marquis Childress, 29, has been sentenced to 57 months in prison for taking part in numerous ATM thefts in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. He was a part…

Royal Farms adopts safer bitcoin ATMs with fraud prevention

Despite regulatory pressures on bitcoin ATMs, they continue to expand into new spaces such as retailer Royal Farms. Yet, these retailers aren't ignoring crypto…

ATM stolen from Bank of Fayette County

December 18, 2025

Multiple suspects have stolen an ATM from a Bank of Fayette County branch in Memphis, Tennessee. They used a stolen truck to pull it out and then loaded it…

Texan man arrested for alleged pipe bomb ATM attacks

December 18, 2025

Federal authorities have arrested a San Antonio man who allegedly used pipe bombs to target ATMs.

Lincoln, Nebraska to put warning signs on bitcoin ATMs

December 17, 2025

Lincoln, Nebraska now has an ordinance requiring warning signs on bitcoin ATMs. The signs aim to protect citizens from scams, according to a report by 1011 Now.

Report finds fraud rose for financial institutions, fintechs

December 17, 2025

Fraud rates continue to increase for financial institutions and fintechs, according to Alloy's State of Fraud Report. The report stated 67% of fraud…