Ohio Returns $15,300 Lost at Crypto ATM in Fake Microsoft Scam
An Ohio woman recovered her entire loss after a fake Microsoft support call directed her to send money through a crypto ATM. The case illustrates how computer warnings can become…
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Alabama’s New Crypto ATM Scam Refund Requirements Take Effect
Crypto ATM scam victims in Alabama gained new refund protections on Oct. 1 as operators became responsible for reimbursing qualifying losses. Operators also face transaction limits and disclosure requirements intended…
Crypto ATM Numbers Fall to 2021 Levels Amid Regulatory Crackdown
According to statistics from the cryptocurrency automated teller machine (ATM) aggregation website, coinatmradar.com, the number of crypto ATMs has dropped considerably over the last 148 days. Current metrics show the…
Bitcoin ATM Scam Takes $4,900 After Fake Jury Duty Threat
A Georgia woman deposited $4,900 into a Bitcoin ATM after being told she had missed jury duty and needed to pay to avoid arrest. Her case follows a pattern of…
Albuquerque Passes Strict Ordinance Banning Local Crypto ATMs
On September 10, the city passed O-26-49, known as the “Virtual Currency Ordinance,” banning cryptocurrency ATMs and cashier-facilitated crypto transaction services within city limits. Councilor Stephanie W. Telles, a co-sponsor…
Washington State Seeks $1.03M Fine, Ban for Crypto Kiosk Firm
Washington regulators are seeking to revoke Coinflip’s license and impose a $1.03 million fine over alleged crypto kiosk compliance failures. The charges also demand consumer refunds and industry bans for…
Full Refunds: 35 Arizona Crypto ATM Fraud Victims Recover All Losses
Thirty-five Arizona crypto ATM fraud victims received $171,332 in refunds under a law limiting mandatory refunds to customers who had been with an operator for fewer than 10 days. How…
AUSTRAC Halts 96 Cryptolink Crypto ATMs Over Compliance Risks
Australia’s financial crime regulator has forced 96 Cryptolink crypto ATMs offline for three months after identifying renewed compliance failures. The suspension follows earlier enforcement over transaction reporting and anti-money laundering…
DOJ Files to Recover $47K in Crypto From ATM Fraud Scheme
Federal prosecutors are seeking approximately $47,000 in cryptocurrency allegedly taken from five victims through a technology-support and government-impersonation fraud scheme. The case reflects expanding efforts to recover digital assets after…
Tennessee Crypto ATM Ban Takes Effect After Federal Court Rejects Emergency Challenge
A federal court has allowed Tennessee’s ban on cryptocurrency ATMs to take effect while a constitutional lawsuit continues, giving the state an early legal win in its anti-fraud push. Why…
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