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Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell has filed a lawsuit against Bitcoin Depot, accusing the cryptocurrency kiosk operator of facilitating scams that cost residents millions. The action targets the company's role in bitcoin ATM frauds amid rising losses in the state. Campbell seeks court orders for better protections and refunds for victims.
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Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes has warned residents about a rise in cryptocurrency ATM scams, which cost victims more than $170 million last year. She launched a new fraud complaint form to help those affected report incidents quickly. The scams typically involve fraudsters directing people to deposit cash into bitcoin kiosks found at everyday locations like gas stations.