secret service and police warn crypto atms are fueling large-scale fraud

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Secret Service agents testing crypto ATMs in Atlanta say scammers use them because they allow instant, untraceable global transfers.
Victims targeted include retirees, people with hacked personal data, and even former IRS employees.
Local detectives compare rescuing victims mid-scam to “waking someone up from captivity,” as scammers keep victims on the phone for hours or days, threatening arrest, shame, or financial ruin.

[Abdul Khan]

Unregulated crypto ATM use is creating a new avenue for criminals.

[Nahid Hossen]

Law enforcement stepping in shows how serious the fraud spike has become. ‍️