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FinCEN Alert: Crypto Kiosks Exploited in Elderly Scam Epidemic
FinCEN Alert: Crypto Kiosks Exploited in Elderly Scam Epidemic
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Scammers are weaponizing crypto's accessibility—turning kiosks into traps for vulnerable seniors.
How it works: Fraudsters pressure victims into converting cash to crypto at public terminals, often under false pretenses ('IRS debt' or 'grandkid in jail' scams). The irreversible nature of blockchain transactions makes recovery nearly impossible.
Why it stings: These kiosks—meant to democratize finance—are being hijacked by bad actors. Meanwhile, traditional banks still charge $35 overdraft fees for the 'privilege' of poverty.
The bottom line: Crypto adoption grows pain first, protection second. Until user education catches up to tech, predators will keep cashing in.
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