ST. JOHNS COUNTY, Fla. – Bad guys are always out there trying to take your money — and St. Johns County detectives say cryptocurrency kiosks are becoming a go-to tool for scammers.

Whether you’re into cryptocurrency yourself or trying to help an older friend or loved one protect their money, investigators with the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office say they’re seeing more cases where victims are pressured into feeding cash into crypto ATMs and sending it straight to criminals.

Detective Lea Tiota with the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office Property Crimes Unit says scammers often hook people by pushing intense emotions. He says victims are frequently manipulated through fear, the promise of quick financial gain, or embarrassment…