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Senate Democrats Urge Crypto ATM Operators to Address Fraud Targeting Elderly Americans

Matoy by Matoy
September 16, 2024
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  • Senate Democrats demand action from 10 major crypto ATM operators to combat financial scams targeting older Americans.
  • Bitcoin ATM-related fraud reached $65 million in the first half of 2024, disproportionately affecting those 60 and older.
  • The operators are requested to submit their fraud prevention measures by October 4, focusing on scam warnings and transaction limits.

A group of seven U.S. Senate Democrats, led by Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin, has called on 10 major crypto ATM operators to take immediate action to combat financial scams targeting older Americans. According to a September 12 statement, the Senators highlighted data from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), which reported that losses from Bitcoin ATM-related fraud reached $65 million in the first half of 2024.

The senators noted that elderly Americans, especially those over 60, are more than three times as likely to fall victim to Bitcoin ATM scams compared to younger adults. The group, including Senators Elizabeth Warren and Richard Blumenthal, sent letters dated September 11 to top executives of companies such as Bitcoin Depot, CoinFlip, and RockItCoin, urging them to address this rising issue.

Bitcoin ATMs and Rising Fraud Concerns

In their letters, the senators raised concerns about how the expansion of Bitcoin ATMs in various businesses has contributed to widespread fraud. They cited examples of elderly victims coerced into transferring funds through crypto ATMs, including reports from the Illinois Times and the New York Times detailing cases of scam victims using these machines.

The Senate Democrats asked the companies to respond by October 4, detailing the actions taken to prevent fraud, such as scam warnings, transaction limits, and protections for depositors against fraud.

Rising Cases of Crypto ATM Scams

The issue comes on the heels of reports from the FTC and FBI, which noted that crypto ATM scams have increased tenfold since 2020. The FTC revealed that the median loss linked to these scams was $10,000, with two-thirds of the victims being older adults. Bitcoin ATM operators, including Bitcoin Depot, have stated they are working to address the issue by posting scam warnings on their machines. However, calls for greater efforts continue to grow.

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