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  1. Crypto ATM regulations move quickly through NC House with concessions to industry

    ncnewsline.com · 3 months ago

  2. Senate panel advances New Jersey crypto ATM ban

    jerseyvindicator.org · 3 months ago

  3. AARP Delaware Backs HB 441 Against Crypto ATM Scams

    aarp.org · 3 months ago

  4. Cary woman loses thousands in Wake County jury duty scam through crypto ATM

    abc11.com · 3 months ago

  5. Legislation to protect seniors from crypto ATM scams introduced

    financialregnews.com · 3 months ago

  6. US House intros Stop Crypto ATM Scams Act

    atmmarketplace.com · 3 months ago

  7. This Machine Cost Her Everything. It’s Time to Ban Crypto ATMs in Massachusetts.

    aarp.org · 3 months ago

  8. SAPD warns against Bitcoin scams

    kens5.com · 3 months ago

  9. Tennessee becomes second state to ban cryptocurrency ATMs; KPD says these scams are hard to investigate

    wbir.com · 3 months ago

  10. Apopka crypto scams are climbing. One victim lost more than $50K — here’s how the scheme works

    A phone call or message creates the crisis. The person on the other end says your bank account has a problem, your computer has been hacked or you could be...

    google.com · 16 days ago

  11. Adrian police warn of crypto ATM scams

    Scammers are tricking people into sending irreversible Bitcoin and other virtual currencies through local gas station ATMs using scannable QR codes,...

    google.com · 16 days ago

  12. The Crypto ATM Debate: New Mexicans Losing Millions

    ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Crypto or Bitcoin ATMs are everywhere, including laundromats and grocery stores across New Mexico. But as scammers increasingly...

    google.com · 16 days ago

  13. AARP Montana Targets Crypto Kiosk Fraud Ahead of 2027 Legislative Session

    A cash withdrawal. A trip to the gas station. A machine that looks harmless enough, tucked next to the lottery tickets and energy drinks.

    google.com · 16 days ago

  14. Postal carrier stops $36,000 crypto scam targeting elderly woman

    BEAVERCREEK — Billions of dollars are lost to crypto scams, and one Miami Valley Police Department is crediting a postal carrier for stopping one scam in...

    google.com · 16 days ago

  15. Athena Bitcoin Class Action Lawsuit Says Fraud Safeguards Failed to Protect Scam Victims

    A Texas man has filed a class action lawsuit alleging Athena Bitcoin knew its cryptocurrency ATMs were frequently used in scams targeting older consumers.

    google.com · 16 days ago

  16. Minnesota bans crypto ATMs after scam surge

    foxnews.com · 3 months ago

  17. FTC Warning: Crypto ATM Scams Up 1,000%—How To Protect Yourself

    forbes.com · 3 months ago

  18. Limits on crypto ATM purchases become a reality

    unionleader.com · 3 months ago

  19. This State Just Announced a Ban on Crypto ATMs. Experts Say Retailers and Fintechs Should Pay Attention

    inc.com · 3 months ago

  20. Cybersecurity - Blogs: Bitcoin ATMs - Dark Side of Cryptocurrency

    in.gov · 3 months ago

  21. Cary, North Carolina woman loses thousands in Wake County jury duty scam through crypto ATM

    abc7chicago.com · 3 months ago

  22. Law enforcement, banks warn of money laundering gaps in major US crypto bill

    icij.org · 3 months ago

  23. New protections to be added to NH crypto ATMs amid scams targeting older adults

    nhpr.org · 3 months ago

  24. FTC Warning: Crypto ATM Scams Up 1,000%—How To Protect Yourself

    malaysia.news.yahoo.com · 3 months ago

  25. What to Know About Cryptocurrency Scams

    aarp.org · 3 months ago

  26. St. Johns deputies warn crooks are ‘two steps ahead’ after crypto ATM scams rise

    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.

    news4jax.com · 2 months ago

  27. Proposal to regulate cryptocurrency ATMs wins NC Senate approval Tuesday

    A bill to regulate North Carolina's burgeoning cryptocurrency ATM industry was approved by the state Senate Tuesday, setting it up for a final House vote...

    ncnewsline.com · 2 months ago

  28. Scammers Send Victims To Bitcoin ATMs. San Antonio Wants The Warning Right On The Machine

    San Antonio police are warning residents about Bitcoin ATM scams as the city moves to put fraud warnings directly in front of people using cryptocurrency .

    yahoo.com · 2 months ago

  29. Law Targets Crypto Kiosk Fraud

    As a small-town police chief in South Dakota, Jeremy Wellnitz has witnessed first-hand the rapid spread of scams involving cryptocurrency.

    aarp.org · 2 months ago

  30. Avoid crypto kiosks that charge 20 percent or more in fees

    Bitcoin ATMs, also known as crypto kiosks, are widely available and often found in stores like gas stations and coffee shops, but using them is generally...

    naplespress.com · 2 months ago

  31. Understanding Bitcoin ATMs: Definition, Fees, and Global Locations

    Explore Bitcoin ATMs, understand their functions, regulatory requirements, fees, and locations worldwide to make informed cryptocurrency transactions.

    investopedia.com · 2 months ago

  32. SAPD: Texans could lose thousands in Bitcoin ATM scam

    San Antonio's new ordinance requires warning signs at virtual currency kiosks as police warn of rising Bitcoin ATM scams.

    mysanantonio.com · 2 months ago

  33. MA residents have lost $7M to crypto ATM scams. Bill would ban them

    Crypto ATM scams have skyrocketed. Now, MA lawmakers are trying to prevent future victims by cracking down on the machines themselves.

    telegram.com · about 2 months ago

  34. Crypto ATM scams in Mass. stole millions last year. The Senate wants to ban the kiosks

    ![A view of a Bitcoin ATM at a mall in California.](https://media.wbur.org/wp/2026/07/GettyImages-2260098450-scaled.jpg)A view of a Bitcoin ATM at a mall in California. **Coin con:** The Massachusetts Senate moved yesterday to ban so-called crypto ATMs, amid concerns the unregulated kiosks are rampantly used for scams. In the last year alone, the FBI reported people had lost $389 million to such scams, including nearly $7 million at kiosks in Massachusetts, [as The Boston Globe reported earlier this week](https://apps.bostonglobe.com/2026/07/storylab/coinhub-bitcoin-atm-crypto-scam/?s_campaign=8315:varf). “A ban on crypto ATMs is now the most effective way to stop the ongoing damage,” Jen Benson, the state director of AARP Massachusetts, said in a statement yesterday. - How do they work? [Hundreds](https://coinatmradar.com/state/22/bitcoin-atm-massachusetts/) of crypto kiosks — which look just like an ATM — exist across Massachusetts in places like convenience stores, liquor stores and

    wbur.org · about 2 months ago

  35. San Antonio adds warnings to Bitcoin ATMs after scammers steal $39 million

    San Antonio's new ordinance is meant to intervene at the last possible moment before a payment goes through.

    yahoo.com · 2 months ago

  36. El Paso City Council moves to stop crypto ATM fraud

    El Paso officials want to force crypto ATMs to display fraud warnings and add a 15-second delay to stop scams.

    elpasotimes.com · 2 months ago

  37. Why Cryptocurrencies Are Still Controversial

    How cryptocurrency, once a niche technology, grew into a huge market with murky oversight, political entanglements, illicit activity, and systemic risk.

    consumerreports.org · 2 months ago

  38. Crypto giant Circle rebuffed efforts to help scam victims, police say

    As law enforcement officials around the country grapple with a flood of victims falling prey to scammers using cryptocurrency, authorities in two states say...

    icij.org · 2 months ago

  39. Crypto & Blockchain Law Firm

    Last Updated: 07-05-2026. PLEASE NOTE: We are unable to help victims of crypto fraud/scam cases. Blockchain & Crypto Law Firm Leading the Way in Web3,...

    federal-lawyer.com · 2 months ago

  40. New NC Law could get you your money back if you've been scammed using a Crypto kiosk or Bitcoin ATM

    GREENSBORO, N.C. — If you put your credit card information into a fake site, chances are you can file a fraud complaint and get your money back because it...

    wfmynews2.com · 2 months ago

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