The Federal Bureau of Investigation has issued a warning to Americans about the rise of ATM “jackpotting” across the country.
An analysis found that 700 incidents occurred in 2025 alone and accounted for over $20 million in losses. The FBI has identified about 1,900 jackpotting incidents across the country since 2020.
“This FLASH is being provided to encourage organizations to implement the recommended mitigation steps and to outline the information requested from the public,” the agency says.
The scam involves individuals or groups who use malware to infect ATMs and force them to dispense cash. The FBI’s bulletin says the Ploutus malware can force an ATM to dispense cash without using a bank card, customer account or bank authorization.
