A caller claiming to be from a bank told me to move money via a crypto ATM to “keep it safe.” I hung up in the parking lot. Still shaken. What do people wish they knew earlier?
Stranger on the phone walked me toward a crypto ATM
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In-person payment pressure.
3 thoughtful replies
Banks do not send you to crypto ATMs to protect funds. Hanging up was the win. Call the bank back on the card number if you need reassurance.
Tell household members the story so they recognize the script. Report through official channels if you want — Resources helps.
Being shaken is normal. You interrupted the script mid-way. That matters.