New NC initiative trying to combat growing cryptocurrency ATM scams

New North Carolina initiative trying to combat growing cryptocurrency ATM scams

RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson announced a new statewide initiative to combat a concerning cryptocurrency scam centering around increasingly prevalent ATMs. "The main issue here is that these kiosks are increasingly being incorporated into scams," Jackson said during his announcement in Wilmington Tuesday. The attorney general says scammers tell victims to visit crypto ATMs, having them deposit cash into a cr…

New NC initiative trying to combat growing cryptocurrency ATM scams

RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson announced a new statewide initiative to combat a concerning cryptocurrency scam centering around increasingly prevalent ATMs. "The main issue here is that these kiosks are increasingly being incorporated into scams," Jackson said during his announcement in Wilmington Tuesday. The attorney general says scammers tell victims to visit crypto ATMs, having them deposit cash into a cr…

Statewide Push to Curb Bitcoin ATM Scams in North Carolina

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Cryptocurrency is hard to track, and that makes it a great marketplace for scammers.   Tuesday, Attorney General Jeff Jackson and Secretary of State Elaine Marshall visited the port city to announce a statewide effort to help people from being scammed when using Bitcoin ATMs.   Bitcoin kiosks are popping up across North Carolina, and officials say they are increasingly being used in scams that are costing victims millions…

State Auditor's Office Joins National Coalition to Preserve Antifraud Enforcement Authority - West Virginia Daily News

CHARLESTON W.Va. (WVDN) – The West Virginia State Auditor’s Office has joined a bipartisan coalition of state securities regulators urging Congress to preserve state authority to investigate and prosecute fraud involving cryptocurrencies and other digital assets. “The letter we sent to Congress highlights the critical role state agencies play in protecting investors – especially in smaller, individual cases that may not rise to the level of fede…