- San Antonio has mandated bilingual fraud warning signs at all 193 crypto ATMs to combat a surge in scams resulting in $39 million in losses.
- The ordinance targets common tactics where scammers impersonate officials and pressure victims to deposit cash into Bitcoin ATMs, with a significant portion of victims being seniors.
- This local action mirrors broader concerns in Texas, with some advocating for a statewide ban on crypto ATMs due to their association with illicit activities and difficulty in recovering funds.
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