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ATMIA expands crime database with crypto ATM scams

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June 24, 2025

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ATMIA has expanded its Crisis and Crime Management Intelligence System for ATM crimes with cryptocurrency ATM incidents. This aims to address the growing issue of scam artists using cryptocurrency ATMs, according to a press release.

The database now includes a Crypto Incident category, so ATMIA members and law enforcement can enter key details of the incident. In many of these scams, the scammer will pose as a family member, government agent or authority figure and convince victims to deposit money into a bitcoin ATM, which goes to a wallet under their control.

ATMIA worked with the Texas Financial Crimes Center to add the feature.

Bitcoin ATM scams have led to attention from authorities, as Spokane, Washington recently banned the machines entirely.

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ATM Industry Association (ATMIA)

ATMIA is the leading non-profit representing the global ATM industry, serving thousands of members across 500 companies, including financial institutions, deployers, manufacturers, and service providers. As a division of, ePayResources, our mission is to promote ATM growth and usage, protect industry interests.

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