What Floridians Should Know About Crypto ATMs
Posted on 02/27/25
Fraud is a crime. Please report crypto ATM scams to law enforcement.
Have you ever heard of a cryptocurrency (crypto) ATM before? Do you know what crypto ATMs are used for, how they work, or where they’re located? If you answered “No” to any of these questions, you're not alone! Most Floridians are unfamiliar with these machines – which is why scammers are exploiting crypto ATMs to steal millions of dollars from Floridians every year.
AARP Florida is committed to educating and protecting residents from cryptocurrency fraud. Learn more about our legislative efforts — as well as helpful resources — that aim to defend you from fraudsters.
What are the Types of Cryptocurrency Scams?
Fraudsters are getting savvier by the day, and they utilize many different forms of communication to snatch your hard-earned money. Take a look at some real-life examples of how fraudsters have contacted Floridians:
The "ABCs" of "BTMs"
You may see a lot of different terms floating around in relation to cryptocurrency. Don't worry, we're here to help!
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Crypto (cryptocurrency) is a type of digital asset or “virtual currency” that is not backed by any government or centralized bank.
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Bitcoin is one of the most recognized kinds of crypto and sometimes gets used interchangeably with the term “crypto”. (Like when someone asks for a “Kleenex” instead of a tissue.)
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ATM vs. BTM – Crypto ATMs are referred to by many as Bitcoin ATMs (BTMs). No matter what you call them, these machines do not operate like traditional ATMs. ATMs allow customers to deposit and withdraw money directly to and from their bank accounts. BTMs, on the other hand, provide an in-person method for customers to buy and sell different types of cryptocurrencies (like Bitcoin), similar to a stock exchange.
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A virtual wallet or Bitcoin wallet is the virtual address where crypto is sent and stored once its purchased. Customers are then only able to send (spend) funds from their virtual wallets using a private key (a unique code that proves your ownership of the cryptocurrency).
In the News
By Ann Hardie, MAR 1, 2025
As scammers increasingly use crypto ATMs to defraud older adults, AARP is pushing for daily transaction limits and other regulations.
By AARP Florida, FEB 27, 2025
AARP Florida and the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) urge Floridians to beware of cryptocurrency ATM payment scams.
This story is provided by AARP Florida. Visit the AARP Florida page for more news, events, and programs affecting retirement, health care, and more.
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"Resource/aarp2_master.footer.html");$viewFile = '/var/www/vhosts/vcc_staging/app/View/Layouts/aarp_2023.ctp' $dataForView = array( 'content_for_layout' => '<div class="row twoColumnLayout"> <div class="col-md-8 left-rail"><div class="module clearfix"><div class="ar-basic-box"> <div> <div class="module-spacer"> <header><h1 class="article-headline">What Floridians Should Know About Crypto ATMs</h1></header> <div class="posted-on"> Posted on 02/27/25 </div> </div> <div class="module-spacer"> <span class="blog-content"><p><div class="RichTextArticleBody"> <div class="RichTextArticleBody-body"><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"> <div class="PromoStory" data-hide-date data-info-color=white > <div class="PromoStory-title"> <a class="Link" href="https://www.ic3.gov/" target="New Window/Tab">Report a Crypto ATM Scam to the FBI</a> </div> <div class="PromoStory-description">Fraud is a crime. Please report crypto ATM scams to law enforcement. <br><br></div> <div class="PromoStory-button"> <div class="SolidButton"><a href="https://www.ic3.gov/" target="New Window/Tab" data-google-link-analytics="cta" data-ga-category="cta buttons" data-ga-action="click">Report a Crypto ATM Scam to the FBI</a></div> </div> </div> </div> </div><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"> <div class="PromoStory" data-info-color=white > <div class="PromoStory-title"> <a class="Link" href="https://statics.teams.cdn.office.net/evergreen-assets/safelinks/1/atp-safelinks.html" target="New Window/Tab">Criminal Justice Agency Links</a> </div> <div class="PromoStory-button"> <div class="SolidButton"><a href="https://statics.teams.cdn.office.net/evergreen-assets/safelinks/1/atp-safelinks.html" target="New Window/Tab" data-google-link-analytics="cta" data-ga-category="cta buttons" data-ga-action="click">Find My Local Law Enforcement Agency</a></div> </div> </div> </div> </div><p>Have you ever heard of a <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/money/scams-fraud/crypto-atm/?intcmp=AE-FRDSC-MOR-R2-POS3" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">cryptocurrency (crypto) ATM</a></span></span> before? Do you know what crypto ATMs are used for, how they work, or where they’re located? If you answered “No” to any of these questions, you're not alone! Most Floridians are unfamiliar with these machines – which is why <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/videos/money/scams-fraud/6351172531112/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">scammers are exploiting crypto ATMs to steal millions of dollars</a></span></span> from Floridians every year. <br><br>AARP Florida is committed to educating and protecting residents from cryptocurrency fraud. Learn more about our legislative efforts — as well as helpful resources — that aim to defend you from fraudsters. <br></p><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"> <div class="ListNewsCarousel" style="--color:var(--grey)"> <div class="ListNewsCarousel-title">What are the Types of Cryptocurrency Scams?</div> <div class="ListNewsCarousel-description">Fraudsters are getting savvier by the day, and they utilize many different forms of communication to snatch your hard-earned money. Take a look at some real-life examples of how fraudsters have contacted Floridians:</div> <div class="ListNewsCarousel-items"> <div class="ListNewsCarousel-items-item"> <div class="RichTextModule" > <div class="RichTextModule-items"><p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/3c/db/9f71d8e340fa8c4c278c28c25041/ew240800003-wells-fargo-letter-pdf.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>Letter Communication</b></a></span></span></p></div> </div> </div> <div class="ListNewsCarousel-items-item"> <div class="RichTextModule" > <div class="RichTextModule-items"><p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/b5/12/5f4d70ea410ab88816be86680d8d/crypto-email-1.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>Email Communication</b></a></span></span></p></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div><div class="Enhancement" data-align-left > <div class="Enhancement-item"> <div class="ListSmall" style="--color:var(--grey)" > <div class="ListSmall-heading"> <div class="ListSmall-title">The "ABCs" of "BTMs" </div> <div class="ListSmall-description">You may see a lot of different terms floating around in relation to cryptocurrency. Don't worry, we're here to help! </div> </div> <ul class="ListSmall-items"> <hr class="ListSmall-items-hr"> <li class="ListSmall-items-item"> <div class="RichTextModule" > <div class="RichTextModule-items"><p class="cms-textAlign-left"><b>Crypto</b> (cryptocurrency) is a type of digital asset or “virtual currency” that is <b><u>not</u></b> backed by any government or centralized bank.</p><p class="cms-textAlign-left"></p></div> </div> </li> <hr class="ListSmall-items-hr"> <li class="ListSmall-items-item"> <div class="RichTextModule" > <div class="RichTextModule-items"><p class="cms-textAlign-left"><b><u>Bitcoin</u></b> is one of the most recognized kinds of crypto and sometimes gets used interchangeably with the term “crypto”. (Like when someone asks for a “Kleenex” instead of a tissue.)</p></div> </div> </li> <hr class="ListSmall-items-hr"> <li class="ListSmall-items-item"> <div class="RichTextModule" > <div class="RichTextModule-items"><p class="cms-textAlign-left"><b><u>ATM vs. BTM</u></b> – Crypto ATMs are referred to by many as Bitcoin ATMs (BTMs). No matter what you call them, <u>these machines do </u><b><u>not</u></b><u> operate like traditional ATMs</u>. ATMs allow customers to <i>deposit</i> and <i>withdraw</i> money directly to and from their bank accounts. BTMs, on the other hand, provide an in-person method for customers to <i>buy</i> and <i>sell</i> different types of cryptocurrencies (like Bitcoin), similar to a stock exchange.</p></div> </div> </li> <hr class="ListSmall-items-hr"> <li class="ListSmall-items-item"> <div class="RichTextModule" > <div class="RichTextModule-items"><p class="cms-textAlign-left">A <b><u>virtual wallet</u></b> or <b><u>Bitcoin wallet</u></b> is the virtual address where crypto is sent and stored once its purchased. Customers are then only able to send (spend) funds from their virtual wallets using a <b><u>private key</u></b> (a unique code that proves your ownership of the cryptocurrency).</p></div> </div> </li> </ul> </div> </div> </div><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"> <div class="ListOneColumn" data-list > <div class="ListOneColumn-title">In the News</div> <div class="ListOneColumn-items" data-list-items> <div class="ListOneColumn-items-item" data-list-item> <div class="PromoImageOnSide" data-button-style=default > <div class="PromoImageOnSide-content"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-media"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/crypto-scams-aarp-consumer-protections" aria-label="As Crypto Scams Rise, AARP Seeks Consumer Protections"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/5afb10e/2147483647/strip/true/crop/4272x2392+0+228/resize/600x336!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F61%2F4a%2Febf0afacb859dce2e49c7d3552c1%2F12-6-17-1.jpg" width="600" height="336" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/e53a31e/2147483647/strip/true/crop/4272x2392+0+228/resize/1200x672!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F61%2F4a%2Febf0afacb859dce2e49c7d3552c1%2F12-6-17-1.jpg 2x" ></a></div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-info"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-title"> <a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/crypto-scams-aarp-consumer-protections">As Crypto Scams Rise, AARP Seeks Consumer Protections</a> </div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-byline">By <a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/author/ann-hardie">Ann Hardie</a>, MAR 1, 2025</div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-description">As scammers increasingly use crypto ATMs to defraud older adults, AARP is pushing for daily transaction limits and other regulations.</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="ListOneColumn-items-item" data-list-item> <div class="PromoImageOnSide" data-button-style=default > <div class="PromoImageOnSide-content"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-media"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-florida-and-florida-department-of-law-enforcement-warns-floridians-of-cryptocurrency-atm-fraud" aria-label="AARP Florida and Florida Department of Law Enforcement Warns Floridians of Cryptocurrency ATM Fraud"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/35da499/2147483647/strip/true/crop/940x526+0+131/resize/600x336!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fdb%2Fa5%2F2c160f4b4c988479796573dbbb9d%2Funtitled-design.png" width="600" height="336" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/6451f70/2147483647/strip/true/crop/940x526+0+131/resize/1200x672!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fdb%2Fa5%2F2c160f4b4c988479796573dbbb9d%2Funtitled-design.png 2x" ></a></div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-info"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-title"> <a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-florida-and-florida-department-of-law-enforcement-warns-floridians-of-cryptocurrency-atm-fraud">AARP Florida and Florida Department of Law Enforcement Warns Floridians of Cryptocurrency ATM Fraud</a> </div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-byline">By <a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/author/aarp-florida">AARP Florida</a>, FEB 27, 2025</div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-description">AARP Florida and the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) urge Floridians to beware of cryptocurrency ATM payment scams. </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div><p></p></div> </div> </p></span> </div> </div> <p><i>This story is provided by AARP Florida. 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class="stack-trace">Localize::replace() - APP/Lib/Localize.php, line 152 Modules::render() - APP/Lib/Modules.php, line 9 include - APP/View/Elements/display.ctp, line 13 View::_evaluate() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 971 View::_render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 933 View::render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 473 Controller::render() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 963 AppController::renderPage() - APP/Controller/AppController.php, line 136 BlogsController::display() - APP/Controller/BlogsController.php, line 81 ReflectionMethod::invokeArgs() - [internal], line ?? 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Please report crypto ATM scams to law enforcement. <br><br></div> <div class="PromoStory-button"> <div class="SolidButton"><a href="https://www.ic3.gov/" target="New Window/Tab" data-google-link-analytics="cta" data-ga-category="cta buttons" data-ga-action="click">Report a Crypto ATM Scam to the FBI</a></div> </div> </div> </div> </div><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"> <div class="PromoStory" data-info-color=white > <div class="PromoStory-title"> <a class="Link" href="https://statics.teams.cdn.office.net/evergreen-assets/safelinks/1/atp-safelinks.html" target="New Window/Tab">Criminal Justice Agency Links</a> </div> <div class="PromoStory-button"> <div class="SolidButton"><a href="https://statics.teams.cdn.office.net/evergreen-assets/safelinks/1/atp-safelinks.html" target="New Window/Tab" data-google-link-analytics="cta" data-ga-category="cta buttons" data-ga-action="click">Find My Local Law Enforcement Agency</a></div> </div> </div> </div> </div><p>Have you ever heard of a <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/money/scams-fraud/crypto-atm/?intcmp=AE-FRDSC-MOR-R2-POS3" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">cryptocurrency (crypto) ATM</a></span></span> before? Do you know what crypto ATMs are used for, how they work, or where they’re located? If you answered “No” to any of these questions, you're not alone! Most Floridians are unfamiliar with these machines – which is why <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/videos/money/scams-fraud/6351172531112/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">scammers are exploiting crypto ATMs to steal millions of dollars</a></span></span> from Floridians every year. <br><br>AARP Florida is committed to educating and protecting residents from cryptocurrency fraud. Learn more about our legislative efforts — as well as helpful resources — that aim to defend you from fraudsters. <br></p><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"> <div class="ListNewsCarousel" style="--color:var(--grey)"> <div class="ListNewsCarousel-title">What are the Types of Cryptocurrency Scams?</div> <div class="ListNewsCarousel-description">Fraudsters are getting savvier by the day, and they utilize many different forms of communication to snatch your hard-earned money. Take a look at some real-life examples of how fraudsters have contacted Floridians:</div> <div class="ListNewsCarousel-items"> <div class="ListNewsCarousel-items-item"> <div class="RichTextModule" > <div class="RichTextModule-items"><p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/3c/db/9f71d8e340fa8c4c278c28c25041/ew240800003-wells-fargo-letter-pdf.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>Letter Communication</b></a></span></span></p></div> </div> </div> <div class="ListNewsCarousel-items-item"> <div class="RichTextModule" > <div class="RichTextModule-items"><p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/b5/12/5f4d70ea410ab88816be86680d8d/crypto-email-1.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>Email Communication</b></a></span></span></p></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div><div class="Enhancement" data-align-left > <div class="Enhancement-item"> <div class="ListSmall" style="--color:var(--grey)" > <div class="ListSmall-heading"> <div class="ListSmall-title">The "ABCs" of "BTMs" </div> <div class="ListSmall-description">You may see a lot of different terms floating around in relation to cryptocurrency. Don't worry, we're here to help! </div> </div> <ul class="ListSmall-items"> <hr class="ListSmall-items-hr"> <li class="ListSmall-items-item"> <div class="RichTextModule" > <div class="RichTextModule-items"><p class="cms-textAlign-left"><b>Crypto</b> (cryptocurrency) is a type of digital asset or “virtual currency” that is <b><u>not</u></b> backed by any government or centralized bank.</p><p class="cms-textAlign-left"></p></div> </div> </li> <hr class="ListSmall-items-hr"> <li class="ListSmall-items-item"> <div class="RichTextModule" > <div class="RichTextModule-items"><p class="cms-textAlign-left"><b><u>Bitcoin</u></b> is one of the most recognized kinds of crypto and sometimes gets used interchangeably with the term “crypto”. (Like when someone asks for a “Kleenex” instead of a tissue.)</p></div> </div> </li> <hr class="ListSmall-items-hr"> <li class="ListSmall-items-item"> <div class="RichTextModule" > <div class="RichTextModule-items"><p class="cms-textAlign-left"><b><u>ATM vs. BTM</u></b> – Crypto ATMs are referred to by many as Bitcoin ATMs (BTMs). No matter what you call them, <u>these machines do </u><b><u>not</u></b><u> operate like traditional ATMs</u>. ATMs allow customers to <i>deposit</i> and <i>withdraw</i> money directly to and from their bank accounts. BTMs, on the other hand, provide an in-person method for customers to <i>buy</i> and <i>sell</i> different types of cryptocurrencies (like Bitcoin), similar to a stock exchange.</p></div> </div> </li> <hr class="ListSmall-items-hr"> <li class="ListSmall-items-item"> <div class="RichTextModule" > <div class="RichTextModule-items"><p class="cms-textAlign-left">A <b><u>virtual wallet</u></b> or <b><u>Bitcoin wallet</u></b> is the virtual address where crypto is sent and stored once its purchased. Customers are then only able to send (spend) funds from their virtual wallets using a <b><u>private key</u></b> (a unique code that proves your ownership of the cryptocurrency).</p></div> </div> </li> </ul> </div> </div> </div><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"> <div class="ListOneColumn" data-list > <div class="ListOneColumn-title">In the News</div> <div class="ListOneColumn-items" data-list-items> <div class="ListOneColumn-items-item" data-list-item> <div class="PromoImageOnSide" data-button-style=default > <div class="PromoImageOnSide-content"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-media"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/crypto-scams-aarp-consumer-protections" aria-label="As Crypto Scams Rise, AARP Seeks Consumer Protections"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/5afb10e/2147483647/strip/true/crop/4272x2392+0+228/resize/600x336!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F61%2F4a%2Febf0afacb859dce2e49c7d3552c1%2F12-6-17-1.jpg" width="600" height="336" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/e53a31e/2147483647/strip/true/crop/4272x2392+0+228/resize/1200x672!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F61%2F4a%2Febf0afacb859dce2e49c7d3552c1%2F12-6-17-1.jpg 2x" ></a></div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-info"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-title"> <a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/crypto-scams-aarp-consumer-protections">As Crypto Scams Rise, AARP Seeks Consumer Protections</a> </div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-byline">By <a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/author/ann-hardie">Ann Hardie</a>, MAR 1, 2025</div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-description">As scammers increasingly use crypto ATMs to defraud older adults, AARP is pushing for daily transaction limits and other regulations.</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="ListOneColumn-items-item" data-list-item> <div class="PromoImageOnSide" data-button-style=default > <div class="PromoImageOnSide-content"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-media"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-florida-and-florida-department-of-law-enforcement-warns-floridians-of-cryptocurrency-atm-fraud" aria-label="AARP Florida and Florida Department of Law Enforcement Warns Floridians of Cryptocurrency ATM Fraud"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/35da499/2147483647/strip/true/crop/940x526+0+131/resize/600x336!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fdb%2Fa5%2F2c160f4b4c988479796573dbbb9d%2Funtitled-design.png" width="600" height="336" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/6451f70/2147483647/strip/true/crop/940x526+0+131/resize/1200x672!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fdb%2Fa5%2F2c160f4b4c988479796573dbbb9d%2Funtitled-design.png 2x" ></a></div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-info"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-title"> <a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-florida-and-florida-department-of-law-enforcement-warns-floridians-of-cryptocurrency-atm-fraud">AARP Florida and Florida Department of Law Enforcement Warns Floridians of Cryptocurrency ATM Fraud</a> </div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-byline">By <a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/author/aarp-florida">AARP Florida</a>, FEB 27, 2025</div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-description">AARP Florida and the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) urge Floridians to beware of cryptocurrency ATM payment scams. </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div><p></p></div> </div> </p></span> </div> </div> <p><i>This story is provided by AARP Florida. 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'' : 'none')">Context</a><pre id="cakeErr680e480f9e0d2-code" class="cake-code-dump" style="display: none;"><code><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000BB"> </span><span style="color: #007700">if(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">strstr</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$match</span><span style="color: #007700">[</span><span style="color: #0000BB">1</span><span style="color: #007700">],</span><span style="color: #DD0000">'=='</span><span style="color: #007700">)) {</span></span></code> <code><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000BB"> </span><span style="color: #007700">list(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$token</span><span style="color: #007700">,</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$keyword</span><span style="color: #007700">) = </span><span style="color: #0000BB">explode</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #DD0000">"=="</span><span style="color: #007700">,</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$match</span><span style="color: #007700">[</span><span style="color: #0000BB">1</span><span style="color: #007700">],</span><span style="color: #0000BB">2</span><span style="color: #007700">);</span></span></code> <span class="code-highlight"><code><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000BB"> $text </span><span style="color: #007700">= </span><span style="color: #0000BB">str_replace</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$match</span><span style="color: #007700">[</span><span style="color: #0000BB">0</span><span style="color: #007700">], (</span><span style="color: #0000BB">strtolower</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$town</span><span style="color: #007700">[</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$token</span><span style="color: #007700">]) != </span><span style="color: #0000BB">strtolower</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$keyword</span><span style="color: #007700">) ? </span><span style="color: #0000BB">self</span><span style="color: #007700">::</span><span style="color: #0000BB">replace</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$match</span><span style="color: #007700">[</span><span style="color: #0000BB">2</span><span style="color: #007700">], </span><span style="color: #0000BB">$town</span><span style="color: #007700">, </span><span style="color: #0000BB">$callCake</span><span style="color: #007700">): </span><span style="color: #DD0000">''</span><span style="color: #007700">), </span><span style="color: #0000BB">$text</span><span style="color: #007700">);</span></span></code></span></pre><pre id="cakeErr680e480f9e0d2-context" class="cake-context" style="display: none;">$text = '<!--default--> <!-- module_RHS - AARP Events --> {ifnot_slug==healthy-living/map} {module_RHS - AARP Events} {endif} {module_RHS - Tout A} {module_RHS - Ad Slot 1} {module_RHS - Join AARP Today} {module_RHS - Ad Slot 2} {module_FB - State Side Panel} {module_RHS - State Contact Us}' $town = array( '_id' => '57617fdd0c4e268f7f8b4952', 'city' => 'Fairfield Bay', 'state' => 'AR', 'nearby' => array( (int) 0 => array( 'city' => 'Fairfield Bay', 'state' => 'AR', 'sef_url' => 'fairfield-bay-ar' ), (int) 1 => array( 'city' => 'Shirley', 'state' => 'AR', 'sef_url' => 'shirley-ar' ), (int) 2 => array( 'city' => 'Edgemont', 'state' => 'AR', 'sef_url' => 'edgemont-ar' ), (int) 3 => array( 'city' => 'Higden', 'state' => 'AR', 'sef_url' => 'higden-ar' ), (int) 4 => array( 'city' => 'Clinton', 'state' => 'AR', 'sef_url' => 'clinton-ar' ), (int) 5 => array( 'city' => 'Choctaw', 'state' => 'AR', 'sef_url' => 'choctaw-ar' ), (int) 6 => array( 'city' => 'Prim', 'state' => 'AR', 'sef_url' => 'prim-ar' ), (int) 7 => array( 'city' => 'Bee Branch', 'state' => 'AR', 'sef_url' => 'bee-branch-ar' ), (int) 8 => array( 'city' => 'Fox', 'state' => 'AR', 'sef_url' => 'fox-ar' ), (int) 9 => array( 'city' => 'Heber Springs', 'state' => 'AR', 'sef_url' => 'heber-springs-ar' ), (int) 10 => array( 'city' => 'Quitman', 'state' => 'AR', 'sef_url' => 'quitman-ar' ), (int) 11 => array( 'city' => 'Tumbling Shoals', 'state' => 'AR', 'sef_url' => 'tumbling-shoals-ar' ), (int) 12 => array( 'city' => 'Dennard', 'state' => 'AR', 'sef_url' => 'dennard-ar' ), (int) 13 => array( 'city' => 'Drasco', 'state' => 'AR', 'sef_url' => 'drasco-ar' ), (int) 14 => array( 'city' => 'Damascus', 'state' => 'AR', 'sef_url' => 'damascus-ar' ) ), 'local' => array( (int) 0 => 'fairfield-bay-ar', (int) 1 => 'shirley-ar', (int) 2 => 'edgemont-ar', (int) 3 => 'higden-ar', (int) 4 => 'clinton-ar', (int) 5 => 'choctaw-ar', (int) 6 => 'prim-ar', (int) 7 => 'bee-branch-ar', (int) 8 => 'fox-ar' ), 'season' => 'spring', 'aarp-events-image' => 'aarp-events', 'amusement-parks-image' => 'amusement-warm-c', 'arts-entertainment-image' => 'arts-all-bm', 'asset_version' => '240925', 'beaches-lakes-image' => 'beaches-lakes-cool-c', 'billboard1_caption' => 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'Volunteering lifts everyone's spirits', 'bvideo_name' => '{local_full_state_c}', 'city-select-image' => 'cityselect-spring', 'coffee-image' => 'coffee-warm-m', 'coffee_radius' => '10', 'community_blogs_archive' => 'all', 'community_blogs_list' => 'caregiving,healthy-living,savings-and-planning,work-and-jobs,life-reimagined,all,{local_state}', 'connect_town_groups' => '[{ "towns": { "atlanta-ga": { "name": "Atlanta, GA", "path": "/atlanta-ga/fight-fraud/" }, "chicago-il": { "name": "Chicago, IL", "path": "/chicago-il/fight-fraud/" }, "los-angeles-ca": { "name": "Los Angeles, CA", "path": "/los-angeles-ca/fight-fraud/" }, "new-york-ny": { "name": "New York City, NY", "path": "/new-york-ny/fight-fraud/?showtowns=true" }, "phoenix-az": { "name": "Phoenix, AZ", "path": "/phoenix-az/fight-fraud/" } }, "code": "CSN-LOCAL-GROUP1" }, { "towns": { "baltimore-md": { "name": "Baltimore Metro, MD", "path": "/baltimore-md/fight-fraud/" }, "dallas-tx": { "name": "Dallas, TX", "path": "/dallas-tx/fight-fraud/" }, "denver-co": { "name": "Denver, CO", "path": "/denver-co/fight-fraud/" }, "detroit-mi": { "name": "Detroit, MI", "path": "/detroit-mi/fight-fraud/" }, "orlando-fl": { "name": "Central Florida, FL", "path": "/orlando-fl/fight-fraud/?showtowns=true" }, "houston-tx": { "name": "Houston, TX", "path": "/houston-tx/fight-fraud/" }, "brookhaven-ny": { "name": "Long Island, NY", "path": "/brookhaven-ny/fight-fraud/?showtowns=true" }, "san-diego-ca": { "name": "San Diego County, CA", "path": "/san-diego-ca/fight-fraud/" }, "miami-fl": { "name": "South Florida, FL", "path": "/miami-fl/fight-fraud/" } }, "code": "CSN-LOCAL-GROUP2" }, { "towns": { "charlotte-nc": { "name": "Charlotte, NC", "path": "/charlotte-nc/aarp-events/" }, "boston-ma": { "name": "Greater Boston, MA", "path": "/boston-ma/aarp-events/?showtowns=true" }, "indianapolis-in": { "name": "Indianapolis, IN", "path": "/indianapolis-in/aarp-events/" }, "las-vegas-nv": { "name": "Las Vegas, NV", "path": 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, 6/16/25</a></h2> <p class="time">Monday, Jun 16, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. CT</p> <p class="venue"></p> <p class="loc">Online Event</p> </li> </ul> <p><a class="link-red" href="/fairfield-bay-ar/aarp-events/" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-SEEALL-EVENTS">View All AARP Events<i class="ml-1 fas fa-chevron-right"></i></a></p> </div> </div> </div> <div aria-hidden="true" class="aarpe-ad-wrapper"> <div class="aarpe-ad en clearfix" id="300x250_53475" data-adsize="300x250"> <script type="text/javascript"> if(typeof AARP.ads !== 'undefined'){ AARP.ads.slots({ id:'300x250_53475', size:'300x250'}); } </script> </div> </div> <div class="card-tout card-dark membership-tout" style="margin:0 0 30px 0;height:360px;"> <img class="img-responsive image" title="image of two AARP membership cards" alt="image of two AARP membership cards" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/tout-two-cards.png"> <div class="title">Last Chance to Save!<br />New Pricing Coming in 2025.</div> <br /> <p> This is AARP's first rate increase in 15 years.<br />Don't miss out, join today and save!<br /><br /> </p> <div class="action"> <a class="btn" href="https://appsec.aarp.org/mem/join?campaignid=UAJFT3&intcmp=LNK-CSN-AARPLOCAL-JRTOUT-RR-A-FAIRFIELDBAY-AR">Join AARP</a> <div class="body">Already a member? <a href="https://appsec.aarp.org/mem/renew?campaignid= UARFT3&intcmp=LNK-CSN-AARPLOCAL-JRTOUT-RR-A-FAIRFIELDBAY-AR">Renew</a> or <a href="https://www.aarp.org/benefits-discounts/my-membership/print-your-card/">Print Card</a></div> </div> </div> <style> .membership-tout {padding:16px 20px;} .membership-tout .list li { margin: 0; } </style> <div aria-hidden="true" class="aarpe-ad-wrapper"> <div class="aarpe-ad en clearfix" id="300x250_93505" data-adsize="300x250"> <script type="text/javascript"> if(typeof AARP.ads !== 'undefined'){ AARP.ads.slots({ id:'300x250_93505', size:'300x250'}); } </script> </div> </div> <div class="module-spacer text-center"> <div class="fb-page" alt="Image of AARP Arkansas Facebook Page" title="Image of AARP Arkansas Facebook Page" data-href="https://www.facebook.com/AARPArkansas" data-tabs="timeline" width="" height="" data-small-header="false" data-adapt-container-width="true" data-hide-cover="false" data-show-facepile="true"> <blockquote cite="https://www.facebook.com/AARPArkansas" class="fb-xfbml-parse-ignore"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/AARPArkansas">Facebook</a></blockquote> </div> </div> <div class="ar-basic-box module-spacer"> <header> <h2>Contact AARP<br />Arkansas</h2> </header> <div class="wrap"> <div class="ar-quick-list module-spacer"> <ul class="list-unstyled"> <li><i class="list-icon fa fa-envelope" alt="Email icon" title="Email icon" aria-hidden="true"></i><a href="mailto:ARAARP@aarp.org " target="_blank" rel="noopener">ARAARP@aarp.org </a></li> <li><i class="list-icon fa fa-globe" alt="Globe icon" title="Globe icon" aria-hidden="true"></i><a href="https://states.aarp.org/region/arkansas/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">AARP Arkansas</a></li> <li><i class="list-icon fa fa-map-marker" alt="Map Marker icon" title="Map Marker icon" aria-hidden="true"></i><a href="https://states.aarp.org/contact-the-arkansas-state-office/?intcmp=SNG-LNK-AARPLOCAL-CONTACT-20140101-FAIRFIELDBAY-AR" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Contact Us</a></li> </ul> </div> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/AARPArkansas" target="_blank" rel="noopener" aria-label="Open Facebook"><img style="max-width: 48px;" alt="Facebook icon" title="Facebook icon" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/page/icons/facebook.png"></a> <a href="https://twitter.com/araarp" target="_blank" rel="noopener" aria-label="Open Twitter"><img style="max-width: 48px;" alt="Twitter icon" title="Twitter icon" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/page/icons/twitter.png"></a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/AARPArkansas/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" aria-label="Open Instagram"><img style="max-width: 56px; top: 0px; left: -2px; position: relative;" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/page/icons/instagram.png" alt="Instagram icon" title="Instagram icon" style="height: 49px;"></a> </div> </div> </div></div> <div class="col-md-8 left-rail left-bot"></div> <div class="col-md-4 right-rail right-bot thin-rhs"></div> </div> <div class="row oneColumnLayout"> </div> <div class="row oneColumnLayout"> <div class="col-md-12"><!-- script to activate navbar --> <script type="text/javascript"> jQuery(".channelBarMain ul.left li a").click(function() { window.location = jQuery(this).attr('href'); }); </script> </div> </div> ' $scripts_for_layout = '<title>What Floridians Should Know About Crypto ATMs</title> <meta name="page_title" content="What Floridians Should Know About Crypto ATMs"/> <meta name="robots" content="noindex, nofollow"/> <meta content="Report a Crypto ATM Scam to the FBI Fraud is a crime. 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Warning (2): include() [<a href='http://php.net/function.include'>function.include</a>]: Failed opening '/var/www/vhosts/vcc_staging/app/Resource/aarp2_master.footer.html' for inclusion (include_path='/var/www/vhosts/vcc_staging/lib:.:/usr/share/pear:/usr/share/php') [APP/View/Layouts/aarp_2023.ctp, line 242]Code Context<?php // if (!$nowrapper) (Globals::$language == 'es') ? include(APP . "/Resource/aarpe_footer_es.html") : include(APP . "/Resource/aarpe_footer.html"); ?><?php if (!$nowrapper): // MLW - Spanish wrappers TBDinclude (APP . "Resource/aarp2_master.footer.html");$viewFile = '/var/www/vhosts/vcc_staging/app/View/Layouts/aarp_2023.ctp' $dataForView = array( 'content_for_layout' => '<div class="row twoColumnLayout"> <div class="col-md-8 left-rail"><div class="module clearfix"><div class="ar-basic-box"> <div> <div class="module-spacer"> <header><h1 class="article-headline">What Floridians Should Know About Crypto ATMs</h1></header> <div class="posted-on"> Posted on 02/27/25 </div> </div> <div class="module-spacer"> <span class="blog-content"><p><div class="RichTextArticleBody"> <div class="RichTextArticleBody-body"><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"> <div class="PromoStory" data-hide-date data-info-color=white > <div class="PromoStory-title"> <a class="Link" href="https://www.ic3.gov/" target="New Window/Tab">Report a Crypto ATM Scam to the FBI</a> </div> <div class="PromoStory-description">Fraud is a crime. Please report crypto ATM scams to law enforcement. <br><br></div> <div class="PromoStory-button"> <div class="SolidButton"><a href="https://www.ic3.gov/" target="New Window/Tab" data-google-link-analytics="cta" data-ga-category="cta buttons" data-ga-action="click">Report a Crypto ATM Scam to the FBI</a></div> </div> </div> </div> </div><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"> <div class="PromoStory" data-info-color=white > <div class="PromoStory-title"> <a class="Link" href="https://statics.teams.cdn.office.net/evergreen-assets/safelinks/1/atp-safelinks.html" target="New Window/Tab">Criminal Justice Agency Links</a> </div> <div class="PromoStory-button"> <div class="SolidButton"><a href="https://statics.teams.cdn.office.net/evergreen-assets/safelinks/1/atp-safelinks.html" target="New Window/Tab" data-google-link-analytics="cta" data-ga-category="cta buttons" data-ga-action="click">Find My Local Law Enforcement Agency</a></div> </div> </div> </div> </div><p>Have you ever heard of a <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/money/scams-fraud/crypto-atm/?intcmp=AE-FRDSC-MOR-R2-POS3" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">cryptocurrency (crypto) ATM</a></span></span> before? Do you know what crypto ATMs are used for, how they work, or where they’re located? If you answered “No” to any of these questions, you're not alone! Most Floridians are unfamiliar with these machines – which is why <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/videos/money/scams-fraud/6351172531112/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">scammers are exploiting crypto ATMs to steal millions of dollars</a></span></span> from Floridians every year. <br><br>AARP Florida is committed to educating and protecting residents from cryptocurrency fraud. Learn more about our legislative efforts — as well as helpful resources — that aim to defend you from fraudsters. <br></p><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"> <div class="ListNewsCarousel" style="--color:var(--grey)"> <div class="ListNewsCarousel-title">What are the Types of Cryptocurrency Scams?</div> <div class="ListNewsCarousel-description">Fraudsters are getting savvier by the day, and they utilize many different forms of communication to snatch your hard-earned money. Take a look at some real-life examples of how fraudsters have contacted Floridians:</div> <div class="ListNewsCarousel-items"> <div class="ListNewsCarousel-items-item"> <div class="RichTextModule" > <div class="RichTextModule-items"><p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/3c/db/9f71d8e340fa8c4c278c28c25041/ew240800003-wells-fargo-letter-pdf.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>Letter Communication</b></a></span></span></p></div> </div> </div> <div class="ListNewsCarousel-items-item"> <div class="RichTextModule" > <div class="RichTextModule-items"><p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/b5/12/5f4d70ea410ab88816be86680d8d/crypto-email-1.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>Email Communication</b></a></span></span></p></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div><div class="Enhancement" data-align-left > <div class="Enhancement-item"> <div class="ListSmall" style="--color:var(--grey)" > <div class="ListSmall-heading"> <div class="ListSmall-title">The "ABCs" of "BTMs" </div> <div class="ListSmall-description">You may see a lot of different terms floating around in relation to cryptocurrency. Don't worry, we're here to help! </div> </div> <ul class="ListSmall-items"> <hr class="ListSmall-items-hr"> <li class="ListSmall-items-item"> <div class="RichTextModule" > <div class="RichTextModule-items"><p class="cms-textAlign-left"><b>Crypto</b> (cryptocurrency) is a type of digital asset or “virtual currency” that is <b><u>not</u></b> backed by any government or centralized bank.</p><p class="cms-textAlign-left"></p></div> </div> </li> <hr class="ListSmall-items-hr"> <li class="ListSmall-items-item"> <div class="RichTextModule" > <div class="RichTextModule-items"><p class="cms-textAlign-left"><b><u>Bitcoin</u></b> is one of the most recognized kinds of crypto and sometimes gets used interchangeably with the term “crypto”. (Like when someone asks for a “Kleenex” instead of a tissue.)</p></div> </div> </li> <hr class="ListSmall-items-hr"> <li class="ListSmall-items-item"> <div class="RichTextModule" > <div class="RichTextModule-items"><p class="cms-textAlign-left"><b><u>ATM vs. BTM</u></b> – Crypto ATMs are referred to by many as Bitcoin ATMs (BTMs). No matter what you call them, <u>these machines do </u><b><u>not</u></b><u> operate like traditional ATMs</u>. ATMs allow customers to <i>deposit</i> and <i>withdraw</i> money directly to and from their bank accounts. BTMs, on the other hand, provide an in-person method for customers to <i>buy</i> and <i>sell</i> different types of cryptocurrencies (like Bitcoin), similar to a stock exchange.</p></div> </div> </li> <hr class="ListSmall-items-hr"> <li class="ListSmall-items-item"> <div class="RichTextModule" > <div class="RichTextModule-items"><p class="cms-textAlign-left">A <b><u>virtual wallet</u></b> or <b><u>Bitcoin wallet</u></b> is the virtual address where crypto is sent and stored once its purchased. Customers are then only able to send (spend) funds from their virtual wallets using a <b><u>private key</u></b> (a unique code that proves your ownership of the cryptocurrency).</p></div> </div> </li> </ul> </div> </div> </div><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"> <div class="ListOneColumn" data-list > <div class="ListOneColumn-title">In the News</div> <div class="ListOneColumn-items" data-list-items> <div class="ListOneColumn-items-item" data-list-item> <div class="PromoImageOnSide" data-button-style=default > <div class="PromoImageOnSide-content"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-media"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/crypto-scams-aarp-consumer-protections" aria-label="As Crypto Scams Rise, AARP Seeks Consumer Protections"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/5afb10e/2147483647/strip/true/crop/4272x2392+0+228/resize/600x336!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F61%2F4a%2Febf0afacb859dce2e49c7d3552c1%2F12-6-17-1.jpg" width="600" height="336" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/e53a31e/2147483647/strip/true/crop/4272x2392+0+228/resize/1200x672!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F61%2F4a%2Febf0afacb859dce2e49c7d3552c1%2F12-6-17-1.jpg 2x" ></a></div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-info"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-title"> <a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/crypto-scams-aarp-consumer-protections">As Crypto Scams Rise, AARP Seeks Consumer Protections</a> </div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-byline">By <a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/author/ann-hardie">Ann Hardie</a>, MAR 1, 2025</div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-description">As scammers increasingly use crypto ATMs to defraud older adults, AARP is pushing for daily transaction limits and other regulations.</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="ListOneColumn-items-item" data-list-item> <div class="PromoImageOnSide" data-button-style=default > <div class="PromoImageOnSide-content"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-media"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-florida-and-florida-department-of-law-enforcement-warns-floridians-of-cryptocurrency-atm-fraud" aria-label="AARP Florida and Florida Department of Law Enforcement Warns Floridians of Cryptocurrency ATM Fraud"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/35da499/2147483647/strip/true/crop/940x526+0+131/resize/600x336!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fdb%2Fa5%2F2c160f4b4c988479796573dbbb9d%2Funtitled-design.png" width="600" height="336" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/6451f70/2147483647/strip/true/crop/940x526+0+131/resize/1200x672!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fdb%2Fa5%2F2c160f4b4c988479796573dbbb9d%2Funtitled-design.png 2x" ></a></div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-info"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-title"> <a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-florida-and-florida-department-of-law-enforcement-warns-floridians-of-cryptocurrency-atm-fraud">AARP Florida and Florida Department of Law Enforcement Warns Floridians of Cryptocurrency ATM Fraud</a> </div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-byline">By <a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/author/aarp-florida">AARP Florida</a>, FEB 27, 2025</div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-description">AARP Florida and the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) urge Floridians to beware of cryptocurrency ATM payment scams. </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div><p></p></div> </div> </p></span> </div> </div> <p><i>This story is provided by AARP Florida. 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class="stack-trace">Localize::replace() - APP/Lib/Localize.php, line 152 Modules::render() - APP/Lib/Modules.php, line 9 include - APP/View/Elements/display.ctp, line 13 View::_evaluate() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 971 View::_render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 933 View::render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 473 Controller::render() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 963 AppController::renderPage() - APP/Controller/AppController.php, line 136 BlogsController::display() - APP/Controller/BlogsController.php, line 81 ReflectionMethod::invokeArgs() - [internal], line ?? 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Please report crypto ATM scams to law enforcement. <br><br></div> <div class="PromoStory-button"> <div class="SolidButton"><a href="https://www.ic3.gov/" target="New Window/Tab" data-google-link-analytics="cta" data-ga-category="cta buttons" data-ga-action="click">Report a Crypto ATM Scam to the FBI</a></div> </div> </div> </div> </div><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"> <div class="PromoStory" data-info-color=white > <div class="PromoStory-title"> <a class="Link" href="https://statics.teams.cdn.office.net/evergreen-assets/safelinks/1/atp-safelinks.html" target="New Window/Tab">Criminal Justice Agency Links</a> </div> <div class="PromoStory-button"> <div class="SolidButton"><a href="https://statics.teams.cdn.office.net/evergreen-assets/safelinks/1/atp-safelinks.html" target="New Window/Tab" data-google-link-analytics="cta" data-ga-category="cta buttons" data-ga-action="click">Find My Local Law Enforcement Agency</a></div> </div> </div> </div> </div><p>Have you ever heard of a <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/money/scams-fraud/crypto-atm/?intcmp=AE-FRDSC-MOR-R2-POS3" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">cryptocurrency (crypto) ATM</a></span></span> before? Do you know what crypto ATMs are used for, how they work, or where they’re located? If you answered “No” to any of these questions, you're not alone! Most Floridians are unfamiliar with these machines – which is why <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/videos/money/scams-fraud/6351172531112/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">scammers are exploiting crypto ATMs to steal millions of dollars</a></span></span> from Floridians every year. <br><br>AARP Florida is committed to educating and protecting residents from cryptocurrency fraud. Learn more about our legislative efforts — as well as helpful resources — that aim to defend you from fraudsters. <br></p><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"> <div class="ListNewsCarousel" style="--color:var(--grey)"> <div class="ListNewsCarousel-title">What are the Types of Cryptocurrency Scams?</div> <div class="ListNewsCarousel-description">Fraudsters are getting savvier by the day, and they utilize many different forms of communication to snatch your hard-earned money. Take a look at some real-life examples of how fraudsters have contacted Floridians:</div> <div class="ListNewsCarousel-items"> <div class="ListNewsCarousel-items-item"> <div class="RichTextModule" > <div class="RichTextModule-items"><p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/3c/db/9f71d8e340fa8c4c278c28c25041/ew240800003-wells-fargo-letter-pdf.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>Letter Communication</b></a></span></span></p></div> </div> </div> <div class="ListNewsCarousel-items-item"> <div class="RichTextModule" > <div class="RichTextModule-items"><p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/b5/12/5f4d70ea410ab88816be86680d8d/crypto-email-1.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>Email Communication</b></a></span></span></p></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div><div class="Enhancement" data-align-left > <div class="Enhancement-item"> <div class="ListSmall" style="--color:var(--grey)" > <div class="ListSmall-heading"> <div class="ListSmall-title">The "ABCs" of "BTMs" </div> <div class="ListSmall-description">You may see a lot of different terms floating around in relation to cryptocurrency. Don't worry, we're here to help! </div> </div> <ul class="ListSmall-items"> <hr class="ListSmall-items-hr"> <li class="ListSmall-items-item"> <div class="RichTextModule" > <div class="RichTextModule-items"><p class="cms-textAlign-left"><b>Crypto</b> (cryptocurrency) is a type of digital asset or “virtual currency” that is <b><u>not</u></b> backed by any government or centralized bank.</p><p class="cms-textAlign-left"></p></div> </div> </li> <hr class="ListSmall-items-hr"> <li class="ListSmall-items-item"> <div class="RichTextModule" > <div class="RichTextModule-items"><p class="cms-textAlign-left"><b><u>Bitcoin</u></b> is one of the most recognized kinds of crypto and sometimes gets used interchangeably with the term “crypto”. (Like when someone asks for a “Kleenex” instead of a tissue.)</p></div> </div> </li> <hr class="ListSmall-items-hr"> <li class="ListSmall-items-item"> <div class="RichTextModule" > <div class="RichTextModule-items"><p class="cms-textAlign-left"><b><u>ATM vs. BTM</u></b> – Crypto ATMs are referred to by many as Bitcoin ATMs (BTMs). No matter what you call them, <u>these machines do </u><b><u>not</u></b><u> operate like traditional ATMs</u>. ATMs allow customers to <i>deposit</i> and <i>withdraw</i> money directly to and from their bank accounts. BTMs, on the other hand, provide an in-person method for customers to <i>buy</i> and <i>sell</i> different types of cryptocurrencies (like Bitcoin), similar to a stock exchange.</p></div> </div> </li> <hr class="ListSmall-items-hr"> <li class="ListSmall-items-item"> <div class="RichTextModule" > <div class="RichTextModule-items"><p class="cms-textAlign-left">A <b><u>virtual wallet</u></b> or <b><u>Bitcoin wallet</u></b> is the virtual address where crypto is sent and stored once its purchased. Customers are then only able to send (spend) funds from their virtual wallets using a <b><u>private key</u></b> (a unique code that proves your ownership of the cryptocurrency).</p></div> </div> </li> </ul> </div> </div> </div><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"> <div class="ListOneColumn" data-list > <div class="ListOneColumn-title">In the News</div> <div class="ListOneColumn-items" data-list-items> <div class="ListOneColumn-items-item" data-list-item> <div class="PromoImageOnSide" data-button-style=default > <div class="PromoImageOnSide-content"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-media"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/crypto-scams-aarp-consumer-protections" aria-label="As Crypto Scams Rise, AARP Seeks Consumer Protections"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/5afb10e/2147483647/strip/true/crop/4272x2392+0+228/resize/600x336!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F61%2F4a%2Febf0afacb859dce2e49c7d3552c1%2F12-6-17-1.jpg" width="600" height="336" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/e53a31e/2147483647/strip/true/crop/4272x2392+0+228/resize/1200x672!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F61%2F4a%2Febf0afacb859dce2e49c7d3552c1%2F12-6-17-1.jpg 2x" ></a></div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-info"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-title"> <a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/crypto-scams-aarp-consumer-protections">As Crypto Scams Rise, AARP Seeks Consumer Protections</a> </div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-byline">By <a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/author/ann-hardie">Ann Hardie</a>, MAR 1, 2025</div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-description">As scammers increasingly use crypto ATMs to defraud older adults, AARP is pushing for daily transaction limits and other regulations.</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="ListOneColumn-items-item" data-list-item> <div class="PromoImageOnSide" data-button-style=default > <div class="PromoImageOnSide-content"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-media"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-florida-and-florida-department-of-law-enforcement-warns-floridians-of-cryptocurrency-atm-fraud" aria-label="AARP Florida and Florida Department of Law Enforcement Warns Floridians of Cryptocurrency ATM Fraud"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/35da499/2147483647/strip/true/crop/940x526+0+131/resize/600x336!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fdb%2Fa5%2F2c160f4b4c988479796573dbbb9d%2Funtitled-design.png" width="600" height="336" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/6451f70/2147483647/strip/true/crop/940x526+0+131/resize/1200x672!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fdb%2Fa5%2F2c160f4b4c988479796573dbbb9d%2Funtitled-design.png 2x" ></a></div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-info"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-title"> <a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-florida-and-florida-department-of-law-enforcement-warns-floridians-of-cryptocurrency-atm-fraud">AARP Florida and Florida Department of Law Enforcement Warns Floridians of Cryptocurrency ATM Fraud</a> </div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-byline">By <a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/author/aarp-florida">AARP Florida</a>, FEB 27, 2025</div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-description">AARP Florida and the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) urge Floridians to beware of cryptocurrency ATM payment scams. </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div><p></p></div> </div> </p></span> </div> </div> <p><i>This story is provided by AARP Florida. 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'' : 'none')">Context</a><pre id="cakeErr680e480f9e0d2-code" class="cake-code-dump" style="display: none;"><code><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000BB"> </span><span style="color: #007700">if(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">strstr</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$match</span><span style="color: #007700">[</span><span style="color: #0000BB">1</span><span style="color: #007700">],</span><span style="color: #DD0000">'=='</span><span style="color: #007700">)) {</span></span></code> <code><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000BB"> </span><span style="color: #007700">list(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$token</span><span style="color: #007700">,</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$keyword</span><span style="color: #007700">) = </span><span style="color: #0000BB">explode</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #DD0000">"=="</span><span style="color: #007700">,</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$match</span><span style="color: #007700">[</span><span style="color: #0000BB">1</span><span style="color: #007700">],</span><span style="color: #0000BB">2</span><span style="color: #007700">);</span></span></code> <span class="code-highlight"><code><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000BB"> $text </span><span style="color: #007700">= </span><span style="color: #0000BB">str_replace</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$match</span><span style="color: #007700">[</span><span style="color: #0000BB">0</span><span style="color: #007700">], (</span><span style="color: #0000BB">strtolower</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$town</span><span style="color: #007700">[</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$token</span><span style="color: #007700">]) != </span><span style="color: #0000BB">strtolower</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$keyword</span><span style="color: #007700">) ? </span><span style="color: #0000BB">self</span><span style="color: #007700">::</span><span style="color: #0000BB">replace</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$match</span><span style="color: #007700">[</span><span style="color: #0000BB">2</span><span style="color: #007700">], </span><span style="color: #0000BB">$town</span><span style="color: #007700">, </span><span style="color: #0000BB">$callCake</span><span style="color: #007700">): </span><span style="color: #DD0000">''</span><span style="color: #007700">), </span><span style="color: #0000BB">$text</span><span style="color: #007700">);</span></span></code></span></pre><pre id="cakeErr680e480f9e0d2-context" class="cake-context" style="display: none;">$text = '<!--default--> <!-- module_RHS - AARP Events --> {ifnot_slug==healthy-living/map} {module_RHS - AARP Events} {endif} {module_RHS - Tout A} {module_RHS - Ad Slot 1} {module_RHS - Join AARP Today} {module_RHS - Ad Slot 2} {module_FB - State Side Panel} {module_RHS - State Contact Us}' $town = array( '_id' => '57617fdd0c4e268f7f8b4952', 'city' => 'Fairfield Bay', 'state' => 'AR', 'nearby' => array( (int) 0 => array( 'city' => 'Fairfield Bay', 'state' => 'AR', 'sef_url' => 'fairfield-bay-ar' ), (int) 1 => array( 'city' => 'Shirley', 'state' => 'AR', 'sef_url' => 'shirley-ar' ), (int) 2 => array( 'city' => 'Edgemont', 'state' => 'AR', 'sef_url' => 'edgemont-ar' ), (int) 3 => array( 'city' => 'Higden', 'state' => 'AR', 'sef_url' => 'higden-ar' ), (int) 4 => array( 'city' => 'Clinton', 'state' => 'AR', 'sef_url' => 'clinton-ar' ), (int) 5 => array( 'city' => 'Choctaw', 'state' => 'AR', 'sef_url' => 'choctaw-ar' ), (int) 6 => array( 'city' => 'Prim', 'state' => 'AR', 'sef_url' => 'prim-ar' ), (int) 7 => array( 'city' => 'Bee Branch', 'state' => 'AR', 'sef_url' => 'bee-branch-ar' ), (int) 8 => array( 'city' => 'Fox', 'state' => 'AR', 'sef_url' => 'fox-ar' ), (int) 9 => array( 'city' => 'Heber Springs', 'state' => 'AR', 'sef_url' => 'heber-springs-ar' ), (int) 10 => array( 'city' => 'Quitman', 'state' => 'AR', 'sef_url' => 'quitman-ar' ), (int) 11 => array( 'city' => 'Tumbling Shoals', 'state' => 'AR', 'sef_url' => 'tumbling-shoals-ar' ), (int) 12 => array( 'city' => 'Dennard', 'state' => 'AR', 'sef_url' => 'dennard-ar' ), (int) 13 => array( 'city' => 'Drasco', 'state' => 'AR', 'sef_url' => 'drasco-ar' ), (int) 14 => array( 'city' => 'Damascus', 'state' => 'AR', 'sef_url' => 'damascus-ar' ) ), 'local' => array( (int) 0 => 'fairfield-bay-ar', (int) 1 => 'shirley-ar', (int) 2 => 'edgemont-ar', (int) 3 => 'higden-ar', (int) 4 => 'clinton-ar', (int) 5 => 'choctaw-ar', (int) 6 => 'prim-ar', (int) 7 => 'bee-branch-ar', (int) 8 => 'fox-ar' ), 'season' => 'spring', 'aarp-events-image' => 'aarp-events', 'amusement-parks-image' => 'amusement-warm-c', 'arts-entertainment-image' => 'arts-all-bm', 'asset_version' => '240925', 'beaches-lakes-image' => 'beaches-lakes-cool-c', 'billboard1_caption' => 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'Volunteering lifts everyone's spirits', 'bvideo_name' => '{local_full_state_c}', 'city-select-image' => 'cityselect-spring', 'coffee-image' => 'coffee-warm-m', 'coffee_radius' => '10', 'community_blogs_archive' => 'all', 'community_blogs_list' => 'caregiving,healthy-living,savings-and-planning,work-and-jobs,life-reimagined,all,{local_state}', 'connect_town_groups' => '[{ "towns": { "atlanta-ga": { "name": "Atlanta, GA", "path": "/atlanta-ga/fight-fraud/" }, "chicago-il": { "name": "Chicago, IL", "path": "/chicago-il/fight-fraud/" }, "los-angeles-ca": { "name": "Los Angeles, CA", "path": "/los-angeles-ca/fight-fraud/" }, "new-york-ny": { "name": "New York City, NY", "path": "/new-york-ny/fight-fraud/?showtowns=true" }, "phoenix-az": { "name": "Phoenix, AZ", "path": "/phoenix-az/fight-fraud/" } }, "code": "CSN-LOCAL-GROUP1" }, { "towns": { "baltimore-md": { "name": "Baltimore Metro, MD", "path": "/baltimore-md/fight-fraud/" }, "dallas-tx": { "name": "Dallas, TX", "path": "/dallas-tx/fight-fraud/" }, "denver-co": { "name": "Denver, CO", "path": "/denver-co/fight-fraud/" }, "detroit-mi": { "name": "Detroit, MI", "path": "/detroit-mi/fight-fraud/" }, "orlando-fl": { "name": "Central Florida, FL", "path": "/orlando-fl/fight-fraud/?showtowns=true" }, "houston-tx": { "name": "Houston, TX", "path": "/houston-tx/fight-fraud/" }, "brookhaven-ny": { "name": "Long Island, NY", "path": "/brookhaven-ny/fight-fraud/?showtowns=true" }, "san-diego-ca": { "name": "San Diego County, CA", "path": "/san-diego-ca/fight-fraud/" }, "miami-fl": { "name": "South Florida, FL", "path": "/miami-fl/fight-fraud/" } }, "code": "CSN-LOCAL-GROUP2" }, { "towns": { "charlotte-nc": { "name": "Charlotte, NC", "path": "/charlotte-nc/aarp-events/" }, "boston-ma": { "name": "Greater Boston, MA", "path": "/boston-ma/aarp-events/?showtowns=true" }, "indianapolis-in": { "name": "Indianapolis, IN", "path": "/indianapolis-in/aarp-events/" }, "las-vegas-nv": { "name": "Las Vegas, NV", "path": 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, 6/16/25</a></h2> <p class="time">Monday, Jun 16, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. CT</p> <p class="venue"></p> <p class="loc">Online Event</p> </li> </ul> <p><a class="link-red" href="/fairfield-bay-ar/aarp-events/" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-SEEALL-EVENTS">View All AARP Events<i class="ml-1 fas fa-chevron-right"></i></a></p> </div> </div> </div> <div aria-hidden="true" class="aarpe-ad-wrapper"> <div class="aarpe-ad en clearfix" id="300x250_53475" data-adsize="300x250"> <script type="text/javascript"> if(typeof AARP.ads !== 'undefined'){ AARP.ads.slots({ id:'300x250_53475', size:'300x250'}); } </script> </div> </div> <div class="card-tout card-dark membership-tout" style="margin:0 0 30px 0;height:360px;"> <img class="img-responsive image" title="image of two AARP membership cards" alt="image of two AARP membership cards" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/tout-two-cards.png"> <div class="title">Last Chance to Save!<br />New Pricing Coming in 2025.</div> <br /> <p> This is AARP's first rate increase in 15 years.<br />Don't miss out, join today and save!<br /><br /> </p> <div class="action"> <a class="btn" href="https://appsec.aarp.org/mem/join?campaignid=UAJFT3&intcmp=LNK-CSN-AARPLOCAL-JRTOUT-RR-A-FAIRFIELDBAY-AR">Join AARP</a> <div class="body">Already a member? 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Warning (2): include(/var/www/vhosts/vcc_staging/app/Resource/aarp2_master.bodyTargeting.html) [<a href='http://php.net/function.include'>function.include</a>]: failed to open stream: No such file or directory [APP/View/Layouts/aarp_2023.ctp, line 243]Code Context<?php if (!$nowrapper): // MLW - Spanish wrappers TBDinclude (APP . "Resource/aarp2_master.footer.html");include (APP . "Resource/aarp2_master.bodyTargeting.html");$viewFile = '/var/www/vhosts/vcc_staging/app/View/Layouts/aarp_2023.ctp' $dataForView = array( 'content_for_layout' => '<div class="row twoColumnLayout"> <div class="col-md-8 left-rail"><div class="module clearfix"><div class="ar-basic-box"> <div> <div class="module-spacer"> <header><h1 class="article-headline">What Floridians Should Know About Crypto ATMs</h1></header> <div class="posted-on"> Posted on 02/27/25 </div> </div> <div class="module-spacer"> <span class="blog-content"><p><div class="RichTextArticleBody"> <div class="RichTextArticleBody-body"><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"> <div class="PromoStory" data-hide-date data-info-color=white > <div class="PromoStory-title"> <a class="Link" href="https://www.ic3.gov/" target="New Window/Tab">Report a Crypto ATM Scam to the FBI</a> </div> <div class="PromoStory-description">Fraud is a crime. Please report crypto ATM scams to law enforcement. <br><br></div> <div class="PromoStory-button"> <div class="SolidButton"><a href="https://www.ic3.gov/" target="New Window/Tab" data-google-link-analytics="cta" data-ga-category="cta buttons" data-ga-action="click">Report a Crypto ATM Scam to the FBI</a></div> </div> </div> </div> </div><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"> <div class="PromoStory" data-info-color=white > <div class="PromoStory-title"> <a class="Link" href="https://statics.teams.cdn.office.net/evergreen-assets/safelinks/1/atp-safelinks.html" target="New Window/Tab">Criminal Justice Agency Links</a> </div> <div class="PromoStory-button"> <div class="SolidButton"><a href="https://statics.teams.cdn.office.net/evergreen-assets/safelinks/1/atp-safelinks.html" target="New Window/Tab" data-google-link-analytics="cta" data-ga-category="cta buttons" data-ga-action="click">Find My Local Law Enforcement Agency</a></div> </div> </div> </div> </div><p>Have you ever heard of a <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/money/scams-fraud/crypto-atm/?intcmp=AE-FRDSC-MOR-R2-POS3" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">cryptocurrency (crypto) ATM</a></span></span> before? Do you know what crypto ATMs are used for, how they work, or where they’re located? If you answered “No” to any of these questions, you're not alone! Most Floridians are unfamiliar with these machines – which is why <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/videos/money/scams-fraud/6351172531112/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">scammers are exploiting crypto ATMs to steal millions of dollars</a></span></span> from Floridians every year. <br><br>AARP Florida is committed to educating and protecting residents from cryptocurrency fraud. Learn more about our legislative efforts — as well as helpful resources — that aim to defend you from fraudsters. <br></p><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"> <div class="ListNewsCarousel" style="--color:var(--grey)"> <div class="ListNewsCarousel-title">What are the Types of Cryptocurrency Scams?</div> <div class="ListNewsCarousel-description">Fraudsters are getting savvier by the day, and they utilize many different forms of communication to snatch your hard-earned money. Take a look at some real-life examples of how fraudsters have contacted Floridians:</div> <div class="ListNewsCarousel-items"> <div class="ListNewsCarousel-items-item"> <div class="RichTextModule" > <div class="RichTextModule-items"><p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/3c/db/9f71d8e340fa8c4c278c28c25041/ew240800003-wells-fargo-letter-pdf.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>Letter Communication</b></a></span></span></p></div> </div> </div> <div class="ListNewsCarousel-items-item"> <div class="RichTextModule" > <div class="RichTextModule-items"><p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/b5/12/5f4d70ea410ab88816be86680d8d/crypto-email-1.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>Email Communication</b></a></span></span></p></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div><div class="Enhancement" data-align-left > <div class="Enhancement-item"> <div class="ListSmall" style="--color:var(--grey)" > <div class="ListSmall-heading"> <div class="ListSmall-title">The "ABCs" of "BTMs" </div> <div class="ListSmall-description">You may see a lot of different terms floating around in relation to cryptocurrency. Don't worry, we're here to help! </div> </div> <ul class="ListSmall-items"> <hr class="ListSmall-items-hr"> <li class="ListSmall-items-item"> <div class="RichTextModule" > <div class="RichTextModule-items"><p class="cms-textAlign-left"><b>Crypto</b> (cryptocurrency) is a type of digital asset or “virtual currency” that is <b><u>not</u></b> backed by any government or centralized bank.</p><p class="cms-textAlign-left"></p></div> </div> </li> <hr class="ListSmall-items-hr"> <li class="ListSmall-items-item"> <div class="RichTextModule" > <div class="RichTextModule-items"><p class="cms-textAlign-left"><b><u>Bitcoin</u></b> is one of the most recognized kinds of crypto and sometimes gets used interchangeably with the term “crypto”. (Like when someone asks for a “Kleenex” instead of a tissue.)</p></div> </div> </li> <hr class="ListSmall-items-hr"> <li class="ListSmall-items-item"> <div class="RichTextModule" > <div class="RichTextModule-items"><p class="cms-textAlign-left"><b><u>ATM vs. BTM</u></b> – Crypto ATMs are referred to by many as Bitcoin ATMs (BTMs). No matter what you call them, <u>these machines do </u><b><u>not</u></b><u> operate like traditional ATMs</u>. ATMs allow customers to <i>deposit</i> and <i>withdraw</i> money directly to and from their bank accounts. BTMs, on the other hand, provide an in-person method for customers to <i>buy</i> and <i>sell</i> different types of cryptocurrencies (like Bitcoin), similar to a stock exchange.</p></div> </div> </li> <hr class="ListSmall-items-hr"> <li class="ListSmall-items-item"> <div class="RichTextModule" > <div class="RichTextModule-items"><p class="cms-textAlign-left">A <b><u>virtual wallet</u></b> or <b><u>Bitcoin wallet</u></b> is the virtual address where crypto is sent and stored once its purchased. Customers are then only able to send (spend) funds from their virtual wallets using a <b><u>private key</u></b> (a unique code that proves your ownership of the cryptocurrency).</p></div> </div> </li> </ul> </div> </div> </div><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"> <div class="ListOneColumn" data-list > <div class="ListOneColumn-title">In the News</div> <div class="ListOneColumn-items" data-list-items> <div class="ListOneColumn-items-item" data-list-item> <div class="PromoImageOnSide" data-button-style=default > <div class="PromoImageOnSide-content"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-media"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/crypto-scams-aarp-consumer-protections" aria-label="As Crypto Scams Rise, AARP Seeks Consumer Protections"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/5afb10e/2147483647/strip/true/crop/4272x2392+0+228/resize/600x336!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F61%2F4a%2Febf0afacb859dce2e49c7d3552c1%2F12-6-17-1.jpg" width="600" height="336" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/e53a31e/2147483647/strip/true/crop/4272x2392+0+228/resize/1200x672!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F61%2F4a%2Febf0afacb859dce2e49c7d3552c1%2F12-6-17-1.jpg 2x" ></a></div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-info"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-title"> <a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/crypto-scams-aarp-consumer-protections">As Crypto Scams Rise, AARP Seeks Consumer Protections</a> </div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-byline">By <a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/author/ann-hardie">Ann Hardie</a>, MAR 1, 2025</div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-description">As scammers increasingly use crypto ATMs to defraud older adults, AARP is pushing for daily transaction limits and other regulations.</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="ListOneColumn-items-item" data-list-item> <div class="PromoImageOnSide" data-button-style=default > <div class="PromoImageOnSide-content"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-media"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-florida-and-florida-department-of-law-enforcement-warns-floridians-of-cryptocurrency-atm-fraud" aria-label="AARP Florida and Florida Department of Law Enforcement Warns Floridians of Cryptocurrency ATM Fraud"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/35da499/2147483647/strip/true/crop/940x526+0+131/resize/600x336!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fdb%2Fa5%2F2c160f4b4c988479796573dbbb9d%2Funtitled-design.png" width="600" height="336" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/6451f70/2147483647/strip/true/crop/940x526+0+131/resize/1200x672!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fdb%2Fa5%2F2c160f4b4c988479796573dbbb9d%2Funtitled-design.png 2x" ></a></div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-info"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-title"> <a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-florida-and-florida-department-of-law-enforcement-warns-floridians-of-cryptocurrency-atm-fraud">AARP Florida and Florida Department of Law Enforcement Warns Floridians of Cryptocurrency ATM Fraud</a> </div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-byline">By <a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/author/aarp-florida">AARP Florida</a>, FEB 27, 2025</div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-description">AARP Florida and the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) urge Floridians to beware of cryptocurrency ATM payment scams. </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div><p></p></div> </div> </p></span> </div> </div> <p><i>This story is provided by AARP Florida. 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class="stack-trace">Localize::replace() - APP/Lib/Localize.php, line 152 Modules::render() - APP/Lib/Modules.php, line 9 include - APP/View/Elements/display.ctp, line 13 View::_evaluate() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 971 View::_render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 933 View::render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 473 Controller::render() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 963 AppController::renderPage() - APP/Controller/AppController.php, line 136 BlogsController::display() - APP/Controller/BlogsController.php, line 81 ReflectionMethod::invokeArgs() - [internal], line ?? 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Please report crypto ATM scams to law enforcement. <br><br></div> <div class="PromoStory-button"> <div class="SolidButton"><a href="https://www.ic3.gov/" target="New Window/Tab" data-google-link-analytics="cta" data-ga-category="cta buttons" data-ga-action="click">Report a Crypto ATM Scam to the FBI</a></div> </div> </div> </div> </div><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"> <div class="PromoStory" data-info-color=white > <div class="PromoStory-title"> <a class="Link" href="https://statics.teams.cdn.office.net/evergreen-assets/safelinks/1/atp-safelinks.html" target="New Window/Tab">Criminal Justice Agency Links</a> </div> <div class="PromoStory-button"> <div class="SolidButton"><a href="https://statics.teams.cdn.office.net/evergreen-assets/safelinks/1/atp-safelinks.html" target="New Window/Tab" data-google-link-analytics="cta" data-ga-category="cta buttons" data-ga-action="click">Find My Local Law Enforcement Agency</a></div> </div> </div> </div> </div><p>Have you ever heard of a <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/money/scams-fraud/crypto-atm/?intcmp=AE-FRDSC-MOR-R2-POS3" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">cryptocurrency (crypto) ATM</a></span></span> before? Do you know what crypto ATMs are used for, how they work, or where they’re located? If you answered “No” to any of these questions, you're not alone! Most Floridians are unfamiliar with these machines – which is why <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/videos/money/scams-fraud/6351172531112/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">scammers are exploiting crypto ATMs to steal millions of dollars</a></span></span> from Floridians every year. <br><br>AARP Florida is committed to educating and protecting residents from cryptocurrency fraud. Learn more about our legislative efforts — as well as helpful resources — that aim to defend you from fraudsters. <br></p><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"> <div class="ListNewsCarousel" style="--color:var(--grey)"> <div class="ListNewsCarousel-title">What are the Types of Cryptocurrency Scams?</div> <div class="ListNewsCarousel-description">Fraudsters are getting savvier by the day, and they utilize many different forms of communication to snatch your hard-earned money. Take a look at some real-life examples of how fraudsters have contacted Floridians:</div> <div class="ListNewsCarousel-items"> <div class="ListNewsCarousel-items-item"> <div class="RichTextModule" > <div class="RichTextModule-items"><p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/3c/db/9f71d8e340fa8c4c278c28c25041/ew240800003-wells-fargo-letter-pdf.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>Letter Communication</b></a></span></span></p></div> </div> </div> <div class="ListNewsCarousel-items-item"> <div class="RichTextModule" > <div class="RichTextModule-items"><p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/b5/12/5f4d70ea410ab88816be86680d8d/crypto-email-1.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>Email Communication</b></a></span></span></p></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div><div class="Enhancement" data-align-left > <div class="Enhancement-item"> <div class="ListSmall" style="--color:var(--grey)" > <div class="ListSmall-heading"> <div class="ListSmall-title">The "ABCs" of "BTMs" </div> <div class="ListSmall-description">You may see a lot of different terms floating around in relation to cryptocurrency. Don't worry, we're here to help! </div> </div> <ul class="ListSmall-items"> <hr class="ListSmall-items-hr"> <li class="ListSmall-items-item"> <div class="RichTextModule" > <div class="RichTextModule-items"><p class="cms-textAlign-left"><b>Crypto</b> (cryptocurrency) is a type of digital asset or “virtual currency” that is <b><u>not</u></b> backed by any government or centralized bank.</p><p class="cms-textAlign-left"></p></div> </div> </li> <hr class="ListSmall-items-hr"> <li class="ListSmall-items-item"> <div class="RichTextModule" > <div class="RichTextModule-items"><p class="cms-textAlign-left"><b><u>Bitcoin</u></b> is one of the most recognized kinds of crypto and sometimes gets used interchangeably with the term “crypto”. (Like when someone asks for a “Kleenex” instead of a tissue.)</p></div> </div> </li> <hr class="ListSmall-items-hr"> <li class="ListSmall-items-item"> <div class="RichTextModule" > <div class="RichTextModule-items"><p class="cms-textAlign-left"><b><u>ATM vs. BTM</u></b> – Crypto ATMs are referred to by many as Bitcoin ATMs (BTMs). No matter what you call them, <u>these machines do </u><b><u>not</u></b><u> operate like traditional ATMs</u>. ATMs allow customers to <i>deposit</i> and <i>withdraw</i> money directly to and from their bank accounts. BTMs, on the other hand, provide an in-person method for customers to <i>buy</i> and <i>sell</i> different types of cryptocurrencies (like Bitcoin), similar to a stock exchange.</p></div> </div> </li> <hr class="ListSmall-items-hr"> <li class="ListSmall-items-item"> <div class="RichTextModule" > <div class="RichTextModule-items"><p class="cms-textAlign-left">A <b><u>virtual wallet</u></b> or <b><u>Bitcoin wallet</u></b> is the virtual address where crypto is sent and stored once its purchased. Customers are then only able to send (spend) funds from their virtual wallets using a <b><u>private key</u></b> (a unique code that proves your ownership of the cryptocurrency).</p></div> </div> </li> </ul> </div> </div> </div><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"> <div class="ListOneColumn" data-list > <div class="ListOneColumn-title">In the News</div> <div class="ListOneColumn-items" data-list-items> <div class="ListOneColumn-items-item" data-list-item> <div class="PromoImageOnSide" data-button-style=default > <div class="PromoImageOnSide-content"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-media"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/crypto-scams-aarp-consumer-protections" aria-label="As Crypto Scams Rise, AARP Seeks Consumer Protections"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/5afb10e/2147483647/strip/true/crop/4272x2392+0+228/resize/600x336!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F61%2F4a%2Febf0afacb859dce2e49c7d3552c1%2F12-6-17-1.jpg" width="600" height="336" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/e53a31e/2147483647/strip/true/crop/4272x2392+0+228/resize/1200x672!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F61%2F4a%2Febf0afacb859dce2e49c7d3552c1%2F12-6-17-1.jpg 2x" ></a></div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-info"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-title"> <a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/crypto-scams-aarp-consumer-protections">As Crypto Scams Rise, AARP Seeks Consumer Protections</a> </div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-byline">By <a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/author/ann-hardie">Ann Hardie</a>, MAR 1, 2025</div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-description">As scammers increasingly use crypto ATMs to defraud older adults, AARP is pushing for daily transaction limits and other regulations.</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="ListOneColumn-items-item" data-list-item> <div class="PromoImageOnSide" data-button-style=default > <div class="PromoImageOnSide-content"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-media"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-florida-and-florida-department-of-law-enforcement-warns-floridians-of-cryptocurrency-atm-fraud" aria-label="AARP Florida and Florida Department of Law Enforcement Warns Floridians of Cryptocurrency ATM Fraud"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/35da499/2147483647/strip/true/crop/940x526+0+131/resize/600x336!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fdb%2Fa5%2F2c160f4b4c988479796573dbbb9d%2Funtitled-design.png" width="600" height="336" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/6451f70/2147483647/strip/true/crop/940x526+0+131/resize/1200x672!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fdb%2Fa5%2F2c160f4b4c988479796573dbbb9d%2Funtitled-design.png 2x" ></a></div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-info"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-title"> <a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-florida-and-florida-department-of-law-enforcement-warns-floridians-of-cryptocurrency-atm-fraud">AARP Florida and Florida Department of Law Enforcement Warns Floridians of Cryptocurrency ATM Fraud</a> </div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-byline">By <a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/author/aarp-florida">AARP Florida</a>, FEB 27, 2025</div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-description">AARP Florida and the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) urge Floridians to beware of cryptocurrency ATM payment scams. </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div><p></p></div> </div> </p></span> </div> </div> <p><i>This story is provided by AARP Florida. 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'' : 'none')">Context</a><pre id="cakeErr680e480f9e0d2-code" class="cake-code-dump" style="display: none;"><code><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000BB"> </span><span style="color: #007700">if(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">strstr</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$match</span><span style="color: #007700">[</span><span style="color: #0000BB">1</span><span style="color: #007700">],</span><span style="color: #DD0000">'=='</span><span style="color: #007700">)) {</span></span></code> <code><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000BB"> </span><span style="color: #007700">list(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$token</span><span style="color: #007700">,</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$keyword</span><span style="color: #007700">) = </span><span style="color: #0000BB">explode</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #DD0000">"=="</span><span style="color: #007700">,</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$match</span><span style="color: #007700">[</span><span style="color: #0000BB">1</span><span style="color: #007700">],</span><span style="color: #0000BB">2</span><span style="color: #007700">);</span></span></code> <span class="code-highlight"><code><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000BB"> $text </span><span style="color: #007700">= </span><span style="color: #0000BB">str_replace</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$match</span><span style="color: #007700">[</span><span style="color: #0000BB">0</span><span style="color: #007700">], (</span><span style="color: #0000BB">strtolower</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$town</span><span style="color: #007700">[</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$token</span><span style="color: #007700">]) != </span><span style="color: #0000BB">strtolower</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$keyword</span><span style="color: #007700">) ? </span><span style="color: #0000BB">self</span><span style="color: #007700">::</span><span style="color: #0000BB">replace</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$match</span><span style="color: #007700">[</span><span style="color: #0000BB">2</span><span style="color: #007700">], </span><span style="color: #0000BB">$town</span><span style="color: #007700">, </span><span style="color: #0000BB">$callCake</span><span style="color: #007700">): </span><span style="color: #DD0000">''</span><span style="color: #007700">), </span><span style="color: #0000BB">$text</span><span style="color: #007700">);</span></span></code></span></pre><pre id="cakeErr680e480f9e0d2-context" class="cake-context" style="display: none;">$text = '<!--default--> <!-- module_RHS - AARP Events --> {ifnot_slug==healthy-living/map} {module_RHS - AARP Events} {endif} {module_RHS - Tout A} {module_RHS - Ad Slot 1} {module_RHS - Join AARP Today} {module_RHS - Ad Slot 2} {module_FB - State Side Panel} {module_RHS - State Contact Us}' $town = array( '_id' => '57617fdd0c4e268f7f8b4952', 'city' => 'Fairfield Bay', 'state' => 'AR', 'nearby' => array( (int) 0 => array( 'city' => 'Fairfield Bay', 'state' => 'AR', 'sef_url' => 'fairfield-bay-ar' ), (int) 1 => array( 'city' => 'Shirley', 'state' => 'AR', 'sef_url' => 'shirley-ar' ), (int) 2 => array( 'city' => 'Edgemont', 'state' => 'AR', 'sef_url' => 'edgemont-ar' ), (int) 3 => array( 'city' => 'Higden', 'state' => 'AR', 'sef_url' => 'higden-ar' ), (int) 4 => array( 'city' => 'Clinton', 'state' => 'AR', 'sef_url' => 'clinton-ar' ), (int) 5 => array( 'city' => 'Choctaw', 'state' => 'AR', 'sef_url' => 'choctaw-ar' ), (int) 6 => array( 'city' => 'Prim', 'state' => 'AR', 'sef_url' => 'prim-ar' ), (int) 7 => array( 'city' => 'Bee Branch', 'state' => 'AR', 'sef_url' => 'bee-branch-ar' ), (int) 8 => array( 'city' => 'Fox', 'state' => 'AR', 'sef_url' => 'fox-ar' ), (int) 9 => array( 'city' => 'Heber Springs', 'state' => 'AR', 'sef_url' => 'heber-springs-ar' ), (int) 10 => array( 'city' => 'Quitman', 'state' => 'AR', 'sef_url' => 'quitman-ar' ), (int) 11 => array( 'city' => 'Tumbling Shoals', 'state' => 'AR', 'sef_url' => 'tumbling-shoals-ar' ), (int) 12 => array( 'city' => 'Dennard', 'state' => 'AR', 'sef_url' => 'dennard-ar' ), (int) 13 => array( 'city' => 'Drasco', 'state' => 'AR', 'sef_url' => 'drasco-ar' ), (int) 14 => array( 'city' => 'Damascus', 'state' => 'AR', 'sef_url' => 'damascus-ar' ) ), 'local' => array( (int) 0 => 'fairfield-bay-ar', (int) 1 => 'shirley-ar', (int) 2 => 'edgemont-ar', (int) 3 => 'higden-ar', (int) 4 => 'clinton-ar', (int) 5 => 'choctaw-ar', (int) 6 => 'prim-ar', (int) 7 => 'bee-branch-ar', (int) 8 => 'fox-ar' ), 'season' => 'spring', 'aarp-events-image' => 'aarp-events', 'amusement-parks-image' => 'amusement-warm-c', 'arts-entertainment-image' => 'arts-all-bm', 'asset_version' => '240925', 'beaches-lakes-image' => 'beaches-lakes-cool-c', 'billboard1_caption' => 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'Volunteering lifts everyone's spirits', 'bvideo_name' => '{local_full_state_c}', 'city-select-image' => 'cityselect-spring', 'coffee-image' => 'coffee-warm-m', 'coffee_radius' => '10', 'community_blogs_archive' => 'all', 'community_blogs_list' => 'caregiving,healthy-living,savings-and-planning,work-and-jobs,life-reimagined,all,{local_state}', 'connect_town_groups' => '[{ "towns": { "atlanta-ga": { "name": "Atlanta, GA", "path": "/atlanta-ga/fight-fraud/" }, "chicago-il": { "name": "Chicago, IL", "path": "/chicago-il/fight-fraud/" }, "los-angeles-ca": { "name": "Los Angeles, CA", "path": "/los-angeles-ca/fight-fraud/" }, "new-york-ny": { "name": "New York City, NY", "path": "/new-york-ny/fight-fraud/?showtowns=true" }, "phoenix-az": { "name": "Phoenix, AZ", "path": "/phoenix-az/fight-fraud/" } }, "code": "CSN-LOCAL-GROUP1" }, { "towns": { "baltimore-md": { "name": "Baltimore Metro, MD", "path": "/baltimore-md/fight-fraud/" }, "dallas-tx": { "name": "Dallas, TX", "path": "/dallas-tx/fight-fraud/" }, "denver-co": { "name": "Denver, CO", "path": "/denver-co/fight-fraud/" }, "detroit-mi": { "name": "Detroit, MI", "path": "/detroit-mi/fight-fraud/" }, "orlando-fl": { "name": "Central Florida, FL", "path": "/orlando-fl/fight-fraud/?showtowns=true" }, "houston-tx": { "name": "Houston, TX", "path": "/houston-tx/fight-fraud/" }, "brookhaven-ny": { "name": "Long Island, NY", "path": "/brookhaven-ny/fight-fraud/?showtowns=true" }, "san-diego-ca": { "name": "San Diego County, CA", "path": "/san-diego-ca/fight-fraud/" }, "miami-fl": { "name": "South Florida, FL", "path": "/miami-fl/fight-fraud/" } }, "code": "CSN-LOCAL-GROUP2" }, { "towns": { "charlotte-nc": { "name": "Charlotte, NC", "path": "/charlotte-nc/aarp-events/" }, "boston-ma": { "name": "Greater Boston, MA", "path": "/boston-ma/aarp-events/?showtowns=true" }, "indianapolis-in": { "name": "Indianapolis, IN", "path": "/indianapolis-in/aarp-events/" }, "las-vegas-nv": { "name": "Las Vegas, NV", "path": 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, 6/16/25</a></h2> <p class="time">Monday, Jun 16, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. CT</p> <p class="venue"></p> <p class="loc">Online Event</p> </li> </ul> <p><a class="link-red" href="/fairfield-bay-ar/aarp-events/" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-SEEALL-EVENTS">View All AARP Events<i class="ml-1 fas fa-chevron-right"></i></a></p> </div> </div> </div> <div aria-hidden="true" class="aarpe-ad-wrapper"> <div class="aarpe-ad en clearfix" id="300x250_53475" data-adsize="300x250"> <script type="text/javascript"> if(typeof AARP.ads !== 'undefined'){ AARP.ads.slots({ id:'300x250_53475', size:'300x250'}); } </script> </div> </div> <div class="card-tout card-dark membership-tout" style="margin:0 0 30px 0;height:360px;"> <img class="img-responsive image" title="image of two AARP membership cards" alt="image of two AARP membership cards" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/tout-two-cards.png"> <div class="title">Last Chance to Save!<br />New Pricing Coming in 2025.</div> <br /> <p> This is AARP's first rate increase in 15 years.<br />Don't miss out, join today and save!<br /><br /> </p> <div class="action"> <a class="btn" href="https://appsec.aarp.org/mem/join?campaignid=UAJFT3&intcmp=LNK-CSN-AARPLOCAL-JRTOUT-RR-A-FAIRFIELDBAY-AR">Join AARP</a> <div class="body">Already a member? <a href="https://appsec.aarp.org/mem/renew?campaignid= UARFT3&intcmp=LNK-CSN-AARPLOCAL-JRTOUT-RR-A-FAIRFIELDBAY-AR">Renew</a> or <a href="https://www.aarp.org/benefits-discounts/my-membership/print-your-card/">Print Card</a></div> </div> </div> <style> .membership-tout {padding:16px 20px;} .membership-tout .list li { margin: 0; } </style> <div aria-hidden="true" class="aarpe-ad-wrapper"> <div class="aarpe-ad en clearfix" id="300x250_93505" data-adsize="300x250"> <script type="text/javascript"> if(typeof AARP.ads !== 'undefined'){ AARP.ads.slots({ id:'300x250_93505', size:'300x250'}); } </script> </div> </div> <div class="module-spacer text-center"> <div class="fb-page" alt="Image of AARP Arkansas Facebook Page" title="Image of AARP Arkansas Facebook Page" data-href="https://www.facebook.com/AARPArkansas" data-tabs="timeline" width="" height="" data-small-header="false" data-adapt-container-width="true" data-hide-cover="false" data-show-facepile="true"> <blockquote cite="https://www.facebook.com/AARPArkansas" class="fb-xfbml-parse-ignore"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/AARPArkansas">Facebook</a></blockquote> </div> </div> <div class="ar-basic-box module-spacer"> <header> <h2>Contact AARP<br />Arkansas</h2> </header> <div class="wrap"> <div class="ar-quick-list module-spacer"> <ul class="list-unstyled"> <li><i class="list-icon fa fa-envelope" alt="Email icon" title="Email icon" aria-hidden="true"></i><a href="mailto:ARAARP@aarp.org " target="_blank" rel="noopener">ARAARP@aarp.org </a></li> <li><i class="list-icon fa fa-globe" alt="Globe icon" title="Globe icon" aria-hidden="true"></i><a href="https://states.aarp.org/region/arkansas/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">AARP Arkansas</a></li> <li><i class="list-icon fa fa-map-marker" alt="Map Marker icon" title="Map Marker icon" aria-hidden="true"></i><a href="https://states.aarp.org/contact-the-arkansas-state-office/?intcmp=SNG-LNK-AARPLOCAL-CONTACT-20140101-FAIRFIELDBAY-AR" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Contact Us</a></li> </ul> </div> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/AARPArkansas" target="_blank" rel="noopener" aria-label="Open Facebook"><img style="max-width: 48px;" alt="Facebook icon" title="Facebook icon" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/page/icons/facebook.png"></a> <a href="https://twitter.com/araarp" target="_blank" rel="noopener" aria-label="Open Twitter"><img style="max-width: 48px;" alt="Twitter icon" title="Twitter icon" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/page/icons/twitter.png"></a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/AARPArkansas/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" aria-label="Open Instagram"><img style="max-width: 56px; top: 0px; left: -2px; position: relative;" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/page/icons/instagram.png" alt="Instagram icon" title="Instagram icon" style="height: 49px;"></a> </div> </div> </div></div> <div class="col-md-8 left-rail left-bot"></div> <div class="col-md-4 right-rail right-bot thin-rhs"></div> </div> <div class="row oneColumnLayout"> </div> <div class="row oneColumnLayout"> <div class="col-md-12"><!-- script to activate navbar --> <script type="text/javascript"> jQuery(".channelBarMain ul.left li a").click(function() { window.location = jQuery(this).attr('href'); }); </script> </div> </div> ' $scripts_for_layout = '<title>What Floridians Should Know About Crypto ATMs</title> <meta name="page_title" content="What Floridians Should Know About Crypto ATMs"/> <meta name="robots" content="noindex, nofollow"/> <meta content="Report a Crypto ATM Scam to the FBI Fraud is a crime. 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Warning (2): include() [<a href='http://php.net/function.include'>function.include</a>]: Failed opening '/var/www/vhosts/vcc_staging/app/Resource/aarp2_master.bodyTargeting.html' for inclusion (include_path='/var/www/vhosts/vcc_staging/lib:.:/usr/share/pear:/usr/share/php') [APP/View/Layouts/aarp_2023.ctp, line 243]Code Context<?php if (!$nowrapper): // MLW - Spanish wrappers TBDinclude (APP . "Resource/aarp2_master.footer.html");include (APP . "Resource/aarp2_master.bodyTargeting.html");$viewFile = '/var/www/vhosts/vcc_staging/app/View/Layouts/aarp_2023.ctp' $dataForView = array( 'content_for_layout' => '<div class="row twoColumnLayout"> <div class="col-md-8 left-rail"><div class="module clearfix"><div class="ar-basic-box"> <div> <div class="module-spacer"> <header><h1 class="article-headline">What Floridians Should Know About Crypto ATMs</h1></header> <div class="posted-on"> Posted on 02/27/25 </div> </div> <div class="module-spacer"> <span class="blog-content"><p><div class="RichTextArticleBody"> <div class="RichTextArticleBody-body"><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"> <div class="PromoStory" data-hide-date data-info-color=white > <div class="PromoStory-title"> <a class="Link" href="https://www.ic3.gov/" target="New Window/Tab">Report a Crypto ATM Scam to the FBI</a> </div> <div class="PromoStory-description">Fraud is a crime. Please report crypto ATM scams to law enforcement. <br><br></div> <div class="PromoStory-button"> <div class="SolidButton"><a href="https://www.ic3.gov/" target="New Window/Tab" data-google-link-analytics="cta" data-ga-category="cta buttons" data-ga-action="click">Report a Crypto ATM Scam to the FBI</a></div> </div> </div> </div> </div><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"> <div class="PromoStory" data-info-color=white > <div class="PromoStory-title"> <a class="Link" href="https://statics.teams.cdn.office.net/evergreen-assets/safelinks/1/atp-safelinks.html" target="New Window/Tab">Criminal Justice Agency Links</a> </div> <div class="PromoStory-button"> <div class="SolidButton"><a href="https://statics.teams.cdn.office.net/evergreen-assets/safelinks/1/atp-safelinks.html" target="New Window/Tab" data-google-link-analytics="cta" data-ga-category="cta buttons" data-ga-action="click">Find My Local Law Enforcement Agency</a></div> </div> </div> </div> </div><p>Have you ever heard of a <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/money/scams-fraud/crypto-atm/?intcmp=AE-FRDSC-MOR-R2-POS3" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">cryptocurrency (crypto) ATM</a></span></span> before? Do you know what crypto ATMs are used for, how they work, or where they’re located? If you answered “No” to any of these questions, you're not alone! Most Floridians are unfamiliar with these machines – which is why <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/videos/money/scams-fraud/6351172531112/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">scammers are exploiting crypto ATMs to steal millions of dollars</a></span></span> from Floridians every year. <br><br>AARP Florida is committed to educating and protecting residents from cryptocurrency fraud. Learn more about our legislative efforts — as well as helpful resources — that aim to defend you from fraudsters. <br></p><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"> <div class="ListNewsCarousel" style="--color:var(--grey)"> <div class="ListNewsCarousel-title">What are the Types of Cryptocurrency Scams?</div> <div class="ListNewsCarousel-description">Fraudsters are getting savvier by the day, and they utilize many different forms of communication to snatch your hard-earned money. Take a look at some real-life examples of how fraudsters have contacted Floridians:</div> <div class="ListNewsCarousel-items"> <div class="ListNewsCarousel-items-item"> <div class="RichTextModule" > <div class="RichTextModule-items"><p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/3c/db/9f71d8e340fa8c4c278c28c25041/ew240800003-wells-fargo-letter-pdf.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>Letter Communication</b></a></span></span></p></div> </div> </div> <div class="ListNewsCarousel-items-item"> <div class="RichTextModule" > <div class="RichTextModule-items"><p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/b5/12/5f4d70ea410ab88816be86680d8d/crypto-email-1.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>Email Communication</b></a></span></span></p></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div><div class="Enhancement" data-align-left > <div class="Enhancement-item"> <div class="ListSmall" style="--color:var(--grey)" > <div class="ListSmall-heading"> <div class="ListSmall-title">The "ABCs" of "BTMs" </div> <div class="ListSmall-description">You may see a lot of different terms floating around in relation to cryptocurrency. Don't worry, we're here to help! </div> </div> <ul class="ListSmall-items"> <hr class="ListSmall-items-hr"> <li class="ListSmall-items-item"> <div class="RichTextModule" > <div class="RichTextModule-items"><p class="cms-textAlign-left"><b>Crypto</b> (cryptocurrency) is a type of digital asset or “virtual currency” that is <b><u>not</u></b> backed by any government or centralized bank.</p><p class="cms-textAlign-left"></p></div> </div> </li> <hr class="ListSmall-items-hr"> <li class="ListSmall-items-item"> <div class="RichTextModule" > <div class="RichTextModule-items"><p class="cms-textAlign-left"><b><u>Bitcoin</u></b> is one of the most recognized kinds of crypto and sometimes gets used interchangeably with the term “crypto”. (Like when someone asks for a “Kleenex” instead of a tissue.)</p></div> </div> </li> <hr class="ListSmall-items-hr"> <li class="ListSmall-items-item"> <div class="RichTextModule" > <div class="RichTextModule-items"><p class="cms-textAlign-left"><b><u>ATM vs. BTM</u></b> – Crypto ATMs are referred to by many as Bitcoin ATMs (BTMs). No matter what you call them, <u>these machines do </u><b><u>not</u></b><u> operate like traditional ATMs</u>. ATMs allow customers to <i>deposit</i> and <i>withdraw</i> money directly to and from their bank accounts. BTMs, on the other hand, provide an in-person method for customers to <i>buy</i> and <i>sell</i> different types of cryptocurrencies (like Bitcoin), similar to a stock exchange.</p></div> </div> </li> <hr class="ListSmall-items-hr"> <li class="ListSmall-items-item"> <div class="RichTextModule" > <div class="RichTextModule-items"><p class="cms-textAlign-left">A <b><u>virtual wallet</u></b> or <b><u>Bitcoin wallet</u></b> is the virtual address where crypto is sent and stored once its purchased. Customers are then only able to send (spend) funds from their virtual wallets using a <b><u>private key</u></b> (a unique code that proves your ownership of the cryptocurrency).</p></div> </div> </li> </ul> </div> </div> </div><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"> <div class="ListOneColumn" data-list > <div class="ListOneColumn-title">In the News</div> <div class="ListOneColumn-items" data-list-items> <div class="ListOneColumn-items-item" data-list-item> <div class="PromoImageOnSide" data-button-style=default > <div class="PromoImageOnSide-content"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-media"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/crypto-scams-aarp-consumer-protections" aria-label="As Crypto Scams Rise, AARP Seeks Consumer Protections"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/5afb10e/2147483647/strip/true/crop/4272x2392+0+228/resize/600x336!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F61%2F4a%2Febf0afacb859dce2e49c7d3552c1%2F12-6-17-1.jpg" width="600" height="336" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/e53a31e/2147483647/strip/true/crop/4272x2392+0+228/resize/1200x672!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F61%2F4a%2Febf0afacb859dce2e49c7d3552c1%2F12-6-17-1.jpg 2x" ></a></div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-info"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-title"> <a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/crypto-scams-aarp-consumer-protections">As Crypto Scams Rise, AARP Seeks Consumer Protections</a> </div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-byline">By <a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/author/ann-hardie">Ann Hardie</a>, MAR 1, 2025</div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-description">As scammers increasingly use crypto ATMs to defraud older adults, AARP is pushing for daily transaction limits and other regulations.</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="ListOneColumn-items-item" data-list-item> <div class="PromoImageOnSide" data-button-style=default > <div class="PromoImageOnSide-content"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-media"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-florida-and-florida-department-of-law-enforcement-warns-floridians-of-cryptocurrency-atm-fraud" aria-label="AARP Florida and Florida Department of Law Enforcement Warns Floridians of Cryptocurrency ATM Fraud"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/35da499/2147483647/strip/true/crop/940x526+0+131/resize/600x336!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fdb%2Fa5%2F2c160f4b4c988479796573dbbb9d%2Funtitled-design.png" width="600" height="336" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/6451f70/2147483647/strip/true/crop/940x526+0+131/resize/1200x672!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fdb%2Fa5%2F2c160f4b4c988479796573dbbb9d%2Funtitled-design.png 2x" ></a></div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-info"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-title"> <a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-florida-and-florida-department-of-law-enforcement-warns-floridians-of-cryptocurrency-atm-fraud">AARP Florida and Florida Department of Law Enforcement Warns Floridians of Cryptocurrency ATM Fraud</a> </div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-byline">By <a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/author/aarp-florida">AARP Florida</a>, FEB 27, 2025</div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-description">AARP Florida and the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) urge Floridians to beware of cryptocurrency ATM payment scams. </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div><p></p></div> </div> </p></span> </div> </div> <p><i>This story is provided by AARP Florida. 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class="stack-trace">Localize::replace() - APP/Lib/Localize.php, line 152 Modules::render() - APP/Lib/Modules.php, line 9 include - APP/View/Elements/display.ctp, line 13 View::_evaluate() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 971 View::_render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 933 View::render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 473 Controller::render() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 963 AppController::renderPage() - APP/Controller/AppController.php, line 136 BlogsController::display() - APP/Controller/BlogsController.php, line 81 ReflectionMethod::invokeArgs() - [internal], line ?? 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Please report crypto ATM scams to law enforcement. <br><br></div> <div class="PromoStory-button"> <div class="SolidButton"><a href="https://www.ic3.gov/" target="New Window/Tab" data-google-link-analytics="cta" data-ga-category="cta buttons" data-ga-action="click">Report a Crypto ATM Scam to the FBI</a></div> </div> </div> </div> </div><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"> <div class="PromoStory" data-info-color=white > <div class="PromoStory-title"> <a class="Link" href="https://statics.teams.cdn.office.net/evergreen-assets/safelinks/1/atp-safelinks.html" target="New Window/Tab">Criminal Justice Agency Links</a> </div> <div class="PromoStory-button"> <div class="SolidButton"><a href="https://statics.teams.cdn.office.net/evergreen-assets/safelinks/1/atp-safelinks.html" target="New Window/Tab" data-google-link-analytics="cta" data-ga-category="cta buttons" data-ga-action="click">Find My Local Law Enforcement Agency</a></div> </div> </div> </div> </div><p>Have you ever heard of a <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/money/scams-fraud/crypto-atm/?intcmp=AE-FRDSC-MOR-R2-POS3" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">cryptocurrency (crypto) ATM</a></span></span> before? Do you know what crypto ATMs are used for, how they work, or where they’re located? If you answered “No” to any of these questions, you're not alone! Most Floridians are unfamiliar with these machines – which is why <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/videos/money/scams-fraud/6351172531112/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">scammers are exploiting crypto ATMs to steal millions of dollars</a></span></span> from Floridians every year. <br><br>AARP Florida is committed to educating and protecting residents from cryptocurrency fraud. Learn more about our legislative efforts — as well as helpful resources — that aim to defend you from fraudsters. <br></p><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"> <div class="ListNewsCarousel" style="--color:var(--grey)"> <div class="ListNewsCarousel-title">What are the Types of Cryptocurrency Scams?</div> <div class="ListNewsCarousel-description">Fraudsters are getting savvier by the day, and they utilize many different forms of communication to snatch your hard-earned money. Take a look at some real-life examples of how fraudsters have contacted Floridians:</div> <div class="ListNewsCarousel-items"> <div class="ListNewsCarousel-items-item"> <div class="RichTextModule" > <div class="RichTextModule-items"><p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/3c/db/9f71d8e340fa8c4c278c28c25041/ew240800003-wells-fargo-letter-pdf.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>Letter Communication</b></a></span></span></p></div> </div> </div> <div class="ListNewsCarousel-items-item"> <div class="RichTextModule" > <div class="RichTextModule-items"><p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/b5/12/5f4d70ea410ab88816be86680d8d/crypto-email-1.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>Email Communication</b></a></span></span></p></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div><div class="Enhancement" data-align-left > <div class="Enhancement-item"> <div class="ListSmall" style="--color:var(--grey)" > <div class="ListSmall-heading"> <div class="ListSmall-title">The "ABCs" of "BTMs" </div> <div class="ListSmall-description">You may see a lot of different terms floating around in relation to cryptocurrency. Don't worry, we're here to help! </div> </div> <ul class="ListSmall-items"> <hr class="ListSmall-items-hr"> <li class="ListSmall-items-item"> <div class="RichTextModule" > <div class="RichTextModule-items"><p class="cms-textAlign-left"><b>Crypto</b> (cryptocurrency) is a type of digital asset or “virtual currency” that is <b><u>not</u></b> backed by any government or centralized bank.</p><p class="cms-textAlign-left"></p></div> </div> </li> <hr class="ListSmall-items-hr"> <li class="ListSmall-items-item"> <div class="RichTextModule" > <div class="RichTextModule-items"><p class="cms-textAlign-left"><b><u>Bitcoin</u></b> is one of the most recognized kinds of crypto and sometimes gets used interchangeably with the term “crypto”. (Like when someone asks for a “Kleenex” instead of a tissue.)</p></div> </div> </li> <hr class="ListSmall-items-hr"> <li class="ListSmall-items-item"> <div class="RichTextModule" > <div class="RichTextModule-items"><p class="cms-textAlign-left"><b><u>ATM vs. BTM</u></b> – Crypto ATMs are referred to by many as Bitcoin ATMs (BTMs). No matter what you call them, <u>these machines do </u><b><u>not</u></b><u> operate like traditional ATMs</u>. ATMs allow customers to <i>deposit</i> and <i>withdraw</i> money directly to and from their bank accounts. BTMs, on the other hand, provide an in-person method for customers to <i>buy</i> and <i>sell</i> different types of cryptocurrencies (like Bitcoin), similar to a stock exchange.</p></div> </div> </li> <hr class="ListSmall-items-hr"> <li class="ListSmall-items-item"> <div class="RichTextModule" > <div class="RichTextModule-items"><p class="cms-textAlign-left">A <b><u>virtual wallet</u></b> or <b><u>Bitcoin wallet</u></b> is the virtual address where crypto is sent and stored once its purchased. Customers are then only able to send (spend) funds from their virtual wallets using a <b><u>private key</u></b> (a unique code that proves your ownership of the cryptocurrency).</p></div> </div> </li> </ul> </div> </div> </div><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"> <div class="ListOneColumn" data-list > <div class="ListOneColumn-title">In the News</div> <div class="ListOneColumn-items" data-list-items> <div class="ListOneColumn-items-item" data-list-item> <div class="PromoImageOnSide" data-button-style=default > <div class="PromoImageOnSide-content"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-media"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/crypto-scams-aarp-consumer-protections" aria-label="As Crypto Scams Rise, AARP Seeks Consumer Protections"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/5afb10e/2147483647/strip/true/crop/4272x2392+0+228/resize/600x336!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F61%2F4a%2Febf0afacb859dce2e49c7d3552c1%2F12-6-17-1.jpg" width="600" height="336" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/e53a31e/2147483647/strip/true/crop/4272x2392+0+228/resize/1200x672!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F61%2F4a%2Febf0afacb859dce2e49c7d3552c1%2F12-6-17-1.jpg 2x" ></a></div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-info"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-title"> <a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/crypto-scams-aarp-consumer-protections">As Crypto Scams Rise, AARP Seeks Consumer Protections</a> </div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-byline">By <a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/author/ann-hardie">Ann Hardie</a>, MAR 1, 2025</div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-description">As scammers increasingly use crypto ATMs to defraud older adults, AARP is pushing for daily transaction limits and other regulations.</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="ListOneColumn-items-item" data-list-item> <div class="PromoImageOnSide" data-button-style=default > <div class="PromoImageOnSide-content"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-media"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-florida-and-florida-department-of-law-enforcement-warns-floridians-of-cryptocurrency-atm-fraud" aria-label="AARP Florida and Florida Department of Law Enforcement Warns Floridians of Cryptocurrency ATM Fraud"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/35da499/2147483647/strip/true/crop/940x526+0+131/resize/600x336!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fdb%2Fa5%2F2c160f4b4c988479796573dbbb9d%2Funtitled-design.png" width="600" height="336" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/6451f70/2147483647/strip/true/crop/940x526+0+131/resize/1200x672!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fdb%2Fa5%2F2c160f4b4c988479796573dbbb9d%2Funtitled-design.png 2x" ></a></div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-info"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-title"> <a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-florida-and-florida-department-of-law-enforcement-warns-floridians-of-cryptocurrency-atm-fraud">AARP Florida and Florida Department of Law Enforcement Warns Floridians of Cryptocurrency ATM Fraud</a> </div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-byline">By <a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/author/aarp-florida">AARP Florida</a>, FEB 27, 2025</div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-description">AARP Florida and the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) urge Floridians to beware of cryptocurrency ATM payment scams. </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div><p></p></div> </div> </p></span> </div> </div> <p><i>This story is provided by AARP Florida. 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'' : 'none')">Context</a><pre id="cakeErr680e480f9e0d2-code" class="cake-code-dump" style="display: none;"><code><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000BB"> </span><span style="color: #007700">if(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">strstr</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$match</span><span style="color: #007700">[</span><span style="color: #0000BB">1</span><span style="color: #007700">],</span><span style="color: #DD0000">'=='</span><span style="color: #007700">)) {</span></span></code> <code><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000BB"> </span><span style="color: #007700">list(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$token</span><span style="color: #007700">,</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$keyword</span><span style="color: #007700">) = </span><span style="color: #0000BB">explode</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #DD0000">"=="</span><span style="color: #007700">,</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$match</span><span style="color: #007700">[</span><span style="color: #0000BB">1</span><span style="color: #007700">],</span><span style="color: #0000BB">2</span><span style="color: #007700">);</span></span></code> <span class="code-highlight"><code><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000BB"> $text </span><span style="color: #007700">= </span><span style="color: #0000BB">str_replace</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$match</span><span style="color: #007700">[</span><span style="color: #0000BB">0</span><span style="color: #007700">], (</span><span style="color: #0000BB">strtolower</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$town</span><span style="color: #007700">[</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$token</span><span style="color: #007700">]) != </span><span style="color: #0000BB">strtolower</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$keyword</span><span style="color: #007700">) ? </span><span style="color: #0000BB">self</span><span style="color: #007700">::</span><span style="color: #0000BB">replace</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$match</span><span style="color: #007700">[</span><span style="color: #0000BB">2</span><span style="color: #007700">], </span><span style="color: #0000BB">$town</span><span style="color: #007700">, </span><span style="color: #0000BB">$callCake</span><span style="color: #007700">): </span><span style="color: #DD0000">''</span><span style="color: #007700">), </span><span style="color: #0000BB">$text</span><span style="color: #007700">);</span></span></code></span></pre><pre id="cakeErr680e480f9e0d2-context" class="cake-context" style="display: none;">$text = '<!--default--> <!-- module_RHS - AARP Events --> {ifnot_slug==healthy-living/map} {module_RHS - AARP Events} {endif} {module_RHS - Tout A} {module_RHS - Ad Slot 1} {module_RHS - Join AARP Today} {module_RHS - Ad Slot 2} {module_FB - State Side Panel} {module_RHS - State Contact Us}' $town = array( '_id' => '57617fdd0c4e268f7f8b4952', 'city' => 'Fairfield Bay', 'state' => 'AR', 'nearby' => array( (int) 0 => array( 'city' => 'Fairfield Bay', 'state' => 'AR', 'sef_url' => 'fairfield-bay-ar' ), (int) 1 => array( 'city' => 'Shirley', 'state' => 'AR', 'sef_url' => 'shirley-ar' ), (int) 2 => array( 'city' => 'Edgemont', 'state' => 'AR', 'sef_url' => 'edgemont-ar' ), (int) 3 => array( 'city' => 'Higden', 'state' => 'AR', 'sef_url' => 'higden-ar' ), (int) 4 => array( 'city' => 'Clinton', 'state' => 'AR', 'sef_url' => 'clinton-ar' ), (int) 5 => array( 'city' => 'Choctaw', 'state' => 'AR', 'sef_url' => 'choctaw-ar' ), (int) 6 => array( 'city' => 'Prim', 'state' => 'AR', 'sef_url' => 'prim-ar' ), (int) 7 => array( 'city' => 'Bee Branch', 'state' => 'AR', 'sef_url' => 'bee-branch-ar' ), (int) 8 => array( 'city' => 'Fox', 'state' => 'AR', 'sef_url' => 'fox-ar' ), (int) 9 => array( 'city' => 'Heber Springs', 'state' => 'AR', 'sef_url' => 'heber-springs-ar' ), (int) 10 => array( 'city' => 'Quitman', 'state' => 'AR', 'sef_url' => 'quitman-ar' ), (int) 11 => array( 'city' => 'Tumbling Shoals', 'state' => 'AR', 'sef_url' => 'tumbling-shoals-ar' ), (int) 12 => array( 'city' => 'Dennard', 'state' => 'AR', 'sef_url' => 'dennard-ar' ), (int) 13 => array( 'city' => 'Drasco', 'state' => 'AR', 'sef_url' => 'drasco-ar' ), (int) 14 => array( 'city' => 'Damascus', 'state' => 'AR', 'sef_url' => 'damascus-ar' ) ), 'local' => array( (int) 0 => 'fairfield-bay-ar', (int) 1 => 'shirley-ar', (int) 2 => 'edgemont-ar', (int) 3 => 'higden-ar', (int) 4 => 'clinton-ar', (int) 5 => 'choctaw-ar', (int) 6 => 'prim-ar', (int) 7 => 'bee-branch-ar', (int) 8 => 'fox-ar' ), 'season' => 'spring', 'aarp-events-image' => 'aarp-events', 'amusement-parks-image' => 'amusement-warm-c', 'arts-entertainment-image' => 'arts-all-bm', 'asset_version' => '240925', 'beaches-lakes-image' => 'beaches-lakes-cool-c', 'billboard1_caption' => 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'Volunteering lifts everyone's spirits', 'bvideo_name' => '{local_full_state_c}', 'city-select-image' => 'cityselect-spring', 'coffee-image' => 'coffee-warm-m', 'coffee_radius' => '10', 'community_blogs_archive' => 'all', 'community_blogs_list' => 'caregiving,healthy-living,savings-and-planning,work-and-jobs,life-reimagined,all,{local_state}', 'connect_town_groups' => '[{ "towns": { "atlanta-ga": { "name": "Atlanta, GA", "path": "/atlanta-ga/fight-fraud/" }, "chicago-il": { "name": "Chicago, IL", "path": "/chicago-il/fight-fraud/" }, "los-angeles-ca": { "name": "Los Angeles, CA", "path": "/los-angeles-ca/fight-fraud/" }, "new-york-ny": { "name": "New York City, NY", "path": "/new-york-ny/fight-fraud/?showtowns=true" }, "phoenix-az": { "name": "Phoenix, AZ", "path": "/phoenix-az/fight-fraud/" } }, "code": "CSN-LOCAL-GROUP1" }, { "towns": { "baltimore-md": { "name": "Baltimore Metro, MD", "path": "/baltimore-md/fight-fraud/" }, "dallas-tx": { "name": "Dallas, TX", "path": "/dallas-tx/fight-fraud/" }, "denver-co": { "name": "Denver, CO", "path": "/denver-co/fight-fraud/" }, "detroit-mi": { "name": "Detroit, MI", "path": "/detroit-mi/fight-fraud/" }, "orlando-fl": { "name": "Central Florida, FL", "path": "/orlando-fl/fight-fraud/?showtowns=true" }, "houston-tx": { "name": "Houston, TX", "path": "/houston-tx/fight-fraud/" }, "brookhaven-ny": { "name": "Long Island, NY", "path": "/brookhaven-ny/fight-fraud/?showtowns=true" }, "san-diego-ca": { "name": "San Diego County, CA", "path": "/san-diego-ca/fight-fraud/" }, "miami-fl": { "name": "South Florida, FL", "path": "/miami-fl/fight-fraud/" } }, "code": "CSN-LOCAL-GROUP2" }, { "towns": { "charlotte-nc": { "name": "Charlotte, NC", "path": "/charlotte-nc/aarp-events/" }, "boston-ma": { "name": "Greater Boston, MA", "path": "/boston-ma/aarp-events/?showtowns=true" }, "indianapolis-in": { "name": "Indianapolis, IN", "path": "/indianapolis-in/aarp-events/" }, "las-vegas-nv": { "name": "Las Vegas, NV", "path": 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, 6/16/25</a></h2> <p class="time">Monday, Jun 16, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. CT</p> <p class="venue"></p> <p class="loc">Online Event</p> </li> </ul> <p><a class="link-red" href="/fairfield-bay-ar/aarp-events/" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-SEEALL-EVENTS">View All AARP Events<i class="ml-1 fas fa-chevron-right"></i></a></p> </div> </div> </div> <div aria-hidden="true" class="aarpe-ad-wrapper"> <div class="aarpe-ad en clearfix" id="300x250_53475" data-adsize="300x250"> <script type="text/javascript"> if(typeof AARP.ads !== 'undefined'){ AARP.ads.slots({ id:'300x250_53475', size:'300x250'}); } </script> </div> </div> <div class="card-tout card-dark membership-tout" style="margin:0 0 30px 0;height:360px;"> <img class="img-responsive image" title="image of two AARP membership cards" alt="image of two AARP membership cards" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/tout-two-cards.png"> <div class="title">Last Chance to Save!<br />New Pricing Coming in 2025.</div> <br /> <p> This is AARP's first rate increase in 15 years.<br />Don't miss out, join today and save!<br /><br /> </p> <div class="action"> <a class="btn" href="https://appsec.aarp.org/mem/join?campaignid=UAJFT3&intcmp=LNK-CSN-AARPLOCAL-JRTOUT-RR-A-FAIRFIELDBAY-AR">Join AARP</a> <div class="body">Already a member? <a href="https://appsec.aarp.org/mem/renew?campaignid= UARFT3&intcmp=LNK-CSN-AARPLOCAL-JRTOUT-RR-A-FAIRFIELDBAY-AR">Renew</a> or <a href="https://www.aarp.org/benefits-discounts/my-membership/print-your-card/">Print Card</a></div> </div> </div> <style> .membership-tout {padding:16px 20px;} .membership-tout .list li { margin: 0; } </style> <div aria-hidden="true" class="aarpe-ad-wrapper"> <div class="aarpe-ad en clearfix" id="300x250_93505" data-adsize="300x250"> <script type="text/javascript"> if(typeof AARP.ads !== 'undefined'){ AARP.ads.slots({ id:'300x250_93505', size:'300x250'}); } </script> </div> </div> <div class="module-spacer text-center"> <div class="fb-page" alt="Image of AARP Arkansas Facebook Page" title="Image of AARP Arkansas Facebook Page" data-href="https://www.facebook.com/AARPArkansas" data-tabs="timeline" width="" height="" data-small-header="false" data-adapt-container-width="true" data-hide-cover="false" data-show-facepile="true"> <blockquote cite="https://www.facebook.com/AARPArkansas" class="fb-xfbml-parse-ignore"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/AARPArkansas">Facebook</a></blockquote> </div> </div> <div class="ar-basic-box module-spacer"> <header> <h2>Contact AARP<br />Arkansas</h2> </header> <div class="wrap"> <div class="ar-quick-list module-spacer"> <ul class="list-unstyled"> <li><i class="list-icon fa fa-envelope" alt="Email icon" title="Email icon" aria-hidden="true"></i><a href="mailto:ARAARP@aarp.org " target="_blank" rel="noopener">ARAARP@aarp.org </a></li> <li><i class="list-icon fa fa-globe" alt="Globe icon" title="Globe icon" aria-hidden="true"></i><a href="https://states.aarp.org/region/arkansas/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">AARP Arkansas</a></li> <li><i class="list-icon fa fa-map-marker" alt="Map Marker icon" title="Map Marker icon" aria-hidden="true"></i><a href="https://states.aarp.org/contact-the-arkansas-state-office/?intcmp=SNG-LNK-AARPLOCAL-CONTACT-20140101-FAIRFIELDBAY-AR" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Contact Us</a></li> </ul> </div> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/AARPArkansas" target="_blank" rel="noopener" aria-label="Open Facebook"><img style="max-width: 48px;" alt="Facebook icon" title="Facebook icon" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/page/icons/facebook.png"></a> <a href="https://twitter.com/araarp" target="_blank" rel="noopener" aria-label="Open Twitter"><img style="max-width: 48px;" alt="Twitter icon" title="Twitter icon" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/page/icons/twitter.png"></a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/AARPArkansas/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" aria-label="Open Instagram"><img style="max-width: 56px; top: 0px; left: -2px; position: relative;" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/page/icons/instagram.png" alt="Instagram icon" title="Instagram icon" style="height: 49px;"></a> </div> </div> </div></div> <div class="col-md-8 left-rail left-bot"></div> <div class="col-md-4 right-rail right-bot thin-rhs"></div> </div> <div class="row oneColumnLayout"> </div> <div class="row oneColumnLayout"> <div class="col-md-12"><!-- script to activate navbar --> <script type="text/javascript"> jQuery(".channelBarMain ul.left li a").click(function() { window.location = jQuery(this).attr('href'); }); </script> </div> </div> ' $scripts_for_layout = '<title>What Floridians Should Know About Crypto ATMs</title> <meta name="page_title" content="What Floridians Should Know About Crypto ATMs"/> <meta name="robots" content="noindex, nofollow"/> <meta content="Report a Crypto ATM Scam to the FBI Fraud is a crime. 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"Resource/aarp2_master.resource.footer.root.html");$viewFile = '/var/www/vhosts/vcc_staging/app/View/Layouts/aarp_2023.ctp' $dataForView = array( 'content_for_layout' => '<div class="row twoColumnLayout"> <div class="col-md-8 left-rail"><div class="module clearfix"><div class="ar-basic-box"> <div> <div class="module-spacer"> <header><h1 class="article-headline">What Floridians Should Know About Crypto ATMs</h1></header> <div class="posted-on"> Posted on 02/27/25 </div> </div> <div class="module-spacer"> <span class="blog-content"><p><div class="RichTextArticleBody"> <div class="RichTextArticleBody-body"><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"> <div class="PromoStory" data-hide-date data-info-color=white > <div class="PromoStory-title"> <a class="Link" href="https://www.ic3.gov/" target="New Window/Tab">Report a Crypto ATM Scam to the FBI</a> </div> <div class="PromoStory-description">Fraud is a crime. Please report crypto ATM scams to law enforcement. <br><br></div> <div class="PromoStory-button"> <div class="SolidButton"><a href="https://www.ic3.gov/" target="New Window/Tab" data-google-link-analytics="cta" data-ga-category="cta buttons" data-ga-action="click">Report a Crypto ATM Scam to the FBI</a></div> </div> </div> </div> </div><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"> <div class="PromoStory" data-info-color=white > <div class="PromoStory-title"> <a class="Link" href="https://statics.teams.cdn.office.net/evergreen-assets/safelinks/1/atp-safelinks.html" target="New Window/Tab">Criminal Justice Agency Links</a> </div> <div class="PromoStory-button"> <div class="SolidButton"><a href="https://statics.teams.cdn.office.net/evergreen-assets/safelinks/1/atp-safelinks.html" target="New Window/Tab" data-google-link-analytics="cta" data-ga-category="cta buttons" data-ga-action="click">Find My Local Law Enforcement Agency</a></div> </div> </div> </div> </div><p>Have you ever heard of a <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/money/scams-fraud/crypto-atm/?intcmp=AE-FRDSC-MOR-R2-POS3" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">cryptocurrency (crypto) ATM</a></span></span> before? Do you know what crypto ATMs are used for, how they work, or where they’re located? If you answered “No” to any of these questions, you're not alone! Most Floridians are unfamiliar with these machines – which is why <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/videos/money/scams-fraud/6351172531112/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">scammers are exploiting crypto ATMs to steal millions of dollars</a></span></span> from Floridians every year. <br><br>AARP Florida is committed to educating and protecting residents from cryptocurrency fraud. Learn more about our legislative efforts — as well as helpful resources — that aim to defend you from fraudsters. <br></p><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"> <div class="ListNewsCarousel" style="--color:var(--grey)"> <div class="ListNewsCarousel-title">What are the Types of Cryptocurrency Scams?</div> <div class="ListNewsCarousel-description">Fraudsters are getting savvier by the day, and they utilize many different forms of communication to snatch your hard-earned money. Take a look at some real-life examples of how fraudsters have contacted Floridians:</div> <div class="ListNewsCarousel-items"> <div class="ListNewsCarousel-items-item"> <div class="RichTextModule" > <div class="RichTextModule-items"><p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/3c/db/9f71d8e340fa8c4c278c28c25041/ew240800003-wells-fargo-letter-pdf.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>Letter Communication</b></a></span></span></p></div> </div> </div> <div class="ListNewsCarousel-items-item"> <div class="RichTextModule" > <div class="RichTextModule-items"><p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/b5/12/5f4d70ea410ab88816be86680d8d/crypto-email-1.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>Email Communication</b></a></span></span></p></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div><div class="Enhancement" data-align-left > <div class="Enhancement-item"> <div class="ListSmall" style="--color:var(--grey)" > <div class="ListSmall-heading"> <div class="ListSmall-title">The "ABCs" of "BTMs" </div> <div class="ListSmall-description">You may see a lot of different terms floating around in relation to cryptocurrency. Don't worry, we're here to help! </div> </div> <ul class="ListSmall-items"> <hr class="ListSmall-items-hr"> <li class="ListSmall-items-item"> <div class="RichTextModule" > <div class="RichTextModule-items"><p class="cms-textAlign-left"><b>Crypto</b> (cryptocurrency) is a type of digital asset or “virtual currency” that is <b><u>not</u></b> backed by any government or centralized bank.</p><p class="cms-textAlign-left"></p></div> </div> </li> <hr class="ListSmall-items-hr"> <li class="ListSmall-items-item"> <div class="RichTextModule" > <div class="RichTextModule-items"><p class="cms-textAlign-left"><b><u>Bitcoin</u></b> is one of the most recognized kinds of crypto and sometimes gets used interchangeably with the term “crypto”. (Like when someone asks for a “Kleenex” instead of a tissue.)</p></div> </div> </li> <hr class="ListSmall-items-hr"> <li class="ListSmall-items-item"> <div class="RichTextModule" > <div class="RichTextModule-items"><p class="cms-textAlign-left"><b><u>ATM vs. BTM</u></b> – Crypto ATMs are referred to by many as Bitcoin ATMs (BTMs). No matter what you call them, <u>these machines do </u><b><u>not</u></b><u> operate like traditional ATMs</u>. ATMs allow customers to <i>deposit</i> and <i>withdraw</i> money directly to and from their bank accounts. BTMs, on the other hand, provide an in-person method for customers to <i>buy</i> and <i>sell</i> different types of cryptocurrencies (like Bitcoin), similar to a stock exchange.</p></div> </div> </li> <hr class="ListSmall-items-hr"> <li class="ListSmall-items-item"> <div class="RichTextModule" > <div class="RichTextModule-items"><p class="cms-textAlign-left">A <b><u>virtual wallet</u></b> or <b><u>Bitcoin wallet</u></b> is the virtual address where crypto is sent and stored once its purchased. Customers are then only able to send (spend) funds from their virtual wallets using a <b><u>private key</u></b> (a unique code that proves your ownership of the cryptocurrency).</p></div> </div> </li> </ul> </div> </div> </div><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"> <div class="ListOneColumn" data-list > <div class="ListOneColumn-title">In the News</div> <div class="ListOneColumn-items" data-list-items> <div class="ListOneColumn-items-item" data-list-item> <div class="PromoImageOnSide" data-button-style=default > <div class="PromoImageOnSide-content"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-media"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/crypto-scams-aarp-consumer-protections" aria-label="As Crypto Scams Rise, AARP Seeks Consumer Protections"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/5afb10e/2147483647/strip/true/crop/4272x2392+0+228/resize/600x336!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F61%2F4a%2Febf0afacb859dce2e49c7d3552c1%2F12-6-17-1.jpg" width="600" height="336" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/e53a31e/2147483647/strip/true/crop/4272x2392+0+228/resize/1200x672!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F61%2F4a%2Febf0afacb859dce2e49c7d3552c1%2F12-6-17-1.jpg 2x" ></a></div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-info"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-title"> <a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/crypto-scams-aarp-consumer-protections">As Crypto Scams Rise, AARP Seeks Consumer Protections</a> </div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-byline">By <a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/author/ann-hardie">Ann Hardie</a>, MAR 1, 2025</div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-description">As scammers increasingly use crypto ATMs to defraud older adults, AARP is pushing for daily transaction limits and other regulations.</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="ListOneColumn-items-item" data-list-item> <div class="PromoImageOnSide" data-button-style=default > <div class="PromoImageOnSide-content"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-media"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-florida-and-florida-department-of-law-enforcement-warns-floridians-of-cryptocurrency-atm-fraud" aria-label="AARP Florida and Florida Department of Law Enforcement Warns Floridians of Cryptocurrency ATM Fraud"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/35da499/2147483647/strip/true/crop/940x526+0+131/resize/600x336!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fdb%2Fa5%2F2c160f4b4c988479796573dbbb9d%2Funtitled-design.png" width="600" height="336" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/6451f70/2147483647/strip/true/crop/940x526+0+131/resize/1200x672!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fdb%2Fa5%2F2c160f4b4c988479796573dbbb9d%2Funtitled-design.png 2x" ></a></div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-info"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-title"> <a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-florida-and-florida-department-of-law-enforcement-warns-floridians-of-cryptocurrency-atm-fraud">AARP Florida and Florida Department of Law Enforcement Warns Floridians of Cryptocurrency ATM Fraud</a> </div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-byline">By <a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/author/aarp-florida">AARP Florida</a>, FEB 27, 2025</div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-description">AARP Florida and the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) urge Floridians to beware of cryptocurrency ATM payment scams. </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div><p></p></div> </div> </p></span> </div> </div> <p><i>This story is provided by AARP Florida. 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class="stack-trace">Localize::replace() - APP/Lib/Localize.php, line 152 Modules::render() - APP/Lib/Modules.php, line 9 include - APP/View/Elements/display.ctp, line 13 View::_evaluate() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 971 View::_render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 933 View::render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 473 Controller::render() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 963 AppController::renderPage() - APP/Controller/AppController.php, line 136 BlogsController::display() - APP/Controller/BlogsController.php, line 81 ReflectionMethod::invokeArgs() - [internal], line ?? 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Please report crypto ATM scams to law enforcement. <br><br></div> <div class="PromoStory-button"> <div class="SolidButton"><a href="https://www.ic3.gov/" target="New Window/Tab" data-google-link-analytics="cta" data-ga-category="cta buttons" data-ga-action="click">Report a Crypto ATM Scam to the FBI</a></div> </div> </div> </div> </div><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"> <div class="PromoStory" data-info-color=white > <div class="PromoStory-title"> <a class="Link" href="https://statics.teams.cdn.office.net/evergreen-assets/safelinks/1/atp-safelinks.html" target="New Window/Tab">Criminal Justice Agency Links</a> </div> <div class="PromoStory-button"> <div class="SolidButton"><a href="https://statics.teams.cdn.office.net/evergreen-assets/safelinks/1/atp-safelinks.html" target="New Window/Tab" data-google-link-analytics="cta" data-ga-category="cta buttons" data-ga-action="click">Find My Local Law Enforcement Agency</a></div> </div> </div> </div> </div><p>Have you ever heard of a <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/money/scams-fraud/crypto-atm/?intcmp=AE-FRDSC-MOR-R2-POS3" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">cryptocurrency (crypto) ATM</a></span></span> before? Do you know what crypto ATMs are used for, how they work, or where they’re located? If you answered “No” to any of these questions, you're not alone! Most Floridians are unfamiliar with these machines – which is why <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/videos/money/scams-fraud/6351172531112/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">scammers are exploiting crypto ATMs to steal millions of dollars</a></span></span> from Floridians every year. <br><br>AARP Florida is committed to educating and protecting residents from cryptocurrency fraud. Learn more about our legislative efforts — as well as helpful resources — that aim to defend you from fraudsters. <br></p><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"> <div class="ListNewsCarousel" style="--color:var(--grey)"> <div class="ListNewsCarousel-title">What are the Types of Cryptocurrency Scams?</div> <div class="ListNewsCarousel-description">Fraudsters are getting savvier by the day, and they utilize many different forms of communication to snatch your hard-earned money. Take a look at some real-life examples of how fraudsters have contacted Floridians:</div> <div class="ListNewsCarousel-items"> <div class="ListNewsCarousel-items-item"> <div class="RichTextModule" > <div class="RichTextModule-items"><p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/3c/db/9f71d8e340fa8c4c278c28c25041/ew240800003-wells-fargo-letter-pdf.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>Letter Communication</b></a></span></span></p></div> </div> </div> <div class="ListNewsCarousel-items-item"> <div class="RichTextModule" > <div class="RichTextModule-items"><p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/b5/12/5f4d70ea410ab88816be86680d8d/crypto-email-1.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>Email Communication</b></a></span></span></p></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div><div class="Enhancement" data-align-left > <div class="Enhancement-item"> <div class="ListSmall" style="--color:var(--grey)" > <div class="ListSmall-heading"> <div class="ListSmall-title">The "ABCs" of "BTMs" </div> <div class="ListSmall-description">You may see a lot of different terms floating around in relation to cryptocurrency. Don't worry, we're here to help! </div> </div> <ul class="ListSmall-items"> <hr class="ListSmall-items-hr"> <li class="ListSmall-items-item"> <div class="RichTextModule" > <div class="RichTextModule-items"><p class="cms-textAlign-left"><b>Crypto</b> (cryptocurrency) is a type of digital asset or “virtual currency” that is <b><u>not</u></b> backed by any government or centralized bank.</p><p class="cms-textAlign-left"></p></div> </div> </li> <hr class="ListSmall-items-hr"> <li class="ListSmall-items-item"> <div class="RichTextModule" > <div class="RichTextModule-items"><p class="cms-textAlign-left"><b><u>Bitcoin</u></b> is one of the most recognized kinds of crypto and sometimes gets used interchangeably with the term “crypto”. (Like when someone asks for a “Kleenex” instead of a tissue.)</p></div> </div> </li> <hr class="ListSmall-items-hr"> <li class="ListSmall-items-item"> <div class="RichTextModule" > <div class="RichTextModule-items"><p class="cms-textAlign-left"><b><u>ATM vs. BTM</u></b> – Crypto ATMs are referred to by many as Bitcoin ATMs (BTMs). No matter what you call them, <u>these machines do </u><b><u>not</u></b><u> operate like traditional ATMs</u>. ATMs allow customers to <i>deposit</i> and <i>withdraw</i> money directly to and from their bank accounts. BTMs, on the other hand, provide an in-person method for customers to <i>buy</i> and <i>sell</i> different types of cryptocurrencies (like Bitcoin), similar to a stock exchange.</p></div> </div> </li> <hr class="ListSmall-items-hr"> <li class="ListSmall-items-item"> <div class="RichTextModule" > <div class="RichTextModule-items"><p class="cms-textAlign-left">A <b><u>virtual wallet</u></b> or <b><u>Bitcoin wallet</u></b> is the virtual address where crypto is sent and stored once its purchased. Customers are then only able to send (spend) funds from their virtual wallets using a <b><u>private key</u></b> (a unique code that proves your ownership of the cryptocurrency).</p></div> </div> </li> </ul> </div> </div> </div><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"> <div class="ListOneColumn" data-list > <div class="ListOneColumn-title">In the News</div> <div class="ListOneColumn-items" data-list-items> <div class="ListOneColumn-items-item" data-list-item> <div class="PromoImageOnSide" data-button-style=default > <div class="PromoImageOnSide-content"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-media"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/crypto-scams-aarp-consumer-protections" aria-label="As Crypto Scams Rise, AARP Seeks Consumer Protections"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/5afb10e/2147483647/strip/true/crop/4272x2392+0+228/resize/600x336!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F61%2F4a%2Febf0afacb859dce2e49c7d3552c1%2F12-6-17-1.jpg" width="600" height="336" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/e53a31e/2147483647/strip/true/crop/4272x2392+0+228/resize/1200x672!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F61%2F4a%2Febf0afacb859dce2e49c7d3552c1%2F12-6-17-1.jpg 2x" ></a></div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-info"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-title"> <a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/crypto-scams-aarp-consumer-protections">As Crypto Scams Rise, AARP Seeks Consumer Protections</a> </div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-byline">By <a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/author/ann-hardie">Ann Hardie</a>, MAR 1, 2025</div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-description">As scammers increasingly use crypto ATMs to defraud older adults, AARP is pushing for daily transaction limits and other regulations.</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="ListOneColumn-items-item" data-list-item> <div class="PromoImageOnSide" data-button-style=default > <div class="PromoImageOnSide-content"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-media"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-florida-and-florida-department-of-law-enforcement-warns-floridians-of-cryptocurrency-atm-fraud" aria-label="AARP Florida and Florida Department of Law Enforcement Warns Floridians of Cryptocurrency ATM Fraud"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/35da499/2147483647/strip/true/crop/940x526+0+131/resize/600x336!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fdb%2Fa5%2F2c160f4b4c988479796573dbbb9d%2Funtitled-design.png" width="600" height="336" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/6451f70/2147483647/strip/true/crop/940x526+0+131/resize/1200x672!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fdb%2Fa5%2F2c160f4b4c988479796573dbbb9d%2Funtitled-design.png 2x" ></a></div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-info"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-title"> <a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-florida-and-florida-department-of-law-enforcement-warns-floridians-of-cryptocurrency-atm-fraud">AARP Florida and Florida Department of Law Enforcement Warns Floridians of Cryptocurrency ATM Fraud</a> </div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-byline">By <a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/author/aarp-florida">AARP Florida</a>, FEB 27, 2025</div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-description">AARP Florida and the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) urge Floridians to beware of cryptocurrency ATM payment scams. </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div><p></p></div> </div> </p></span> </div> </div> <p><i>This story is provided by AARP Florida. 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'' : 'none')">Context</a><pre id="cakeErr680e480f9e0d2-code" class="cake-code-dump" style="display: none;"><code><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000BB"> </span><span style="color: #007700">if(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">strstr</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$match</span><span style="color: #007700">[</span><span style="color: #0000BB">1</span><span style="color: #007700">],</span><span style="color: #DD0000">'=='</span><span style="color: #007700">)) {</span></span></code> <code><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000BB"> </span><span style="color: #007700">list(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$token</span><span style="color: #007700">,</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$keyword</span><span style="color: #007700">) = </span><span style="color: #0000BB">explode</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #DD0000">"=="</span><span style="color: #007700">,</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$match</span><span style="color: #007700">[</span><span style="color: #0000BB">1</span><span style="color: #007700">],</span><span style="color: #0000BB">2</span><span style="color: #007700">);</span></span></code> <span class="code-highlight"><code><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000BB"> $text </span><span style="color: #007700">= </span><span style="color: #0000BB">str_replace</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$match</span><span style="color: #007700">[</span><span style="color: #0000BB">0</span><span style="color: #007700">], (</span><span style="color: #0000BB">strtolower</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$town</span><span style="color: #007700">[</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$token</span><span style="color: #007700">]) != </span><span style="color: #0000BB">strtolower</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$keyword</span><span style="color: #007700">) ? </span><span style="color: #0000BB">self</span><span style="color: #007700">::</span><span style="color: #0000BB">replace</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$match</span><span style="color: #007700">[</span><span style="color: #0000BB">2</span><span style="color: #007700">], </span><span style="color: #0000BB">$town</span><span style="color: #007700">, </span><span style="color: #0000BB">$callCake</span><span style="color: #007700">): </span><span style="color: #DD0000">''</span><span style="color: #007700">), </span><span style="color: #0000BB">$text</span><span style="color: #007700">);</span></span></code></span></pre><pre id="cakeErr680e480f9e0d2-context" class="cake-context" style="display: none;">$text = '<!--default--> <!-- module_RHS - AARP Events --> {ifnot_slug==healthy-living/map} {module_RHS - AARP Events} {endif} {module_RHS - Tout A} {module_RHS - Ad Slot 1} {module_RHS - Join AARP Today} {module_RHS - Ad Slot 2} {module_FB - State Side Panel} {module_RHS - State Contact Us}' $town = array( '_id' => '57617fdd0c4e268f7f8b4952', 'city' => 'Fairfield Bay', 'state' => 'AR', 'nearby' => array( (int) 0 => array( 'city' => 'Fairfield Bay', 'state' => 'AR', 'sef_url' => 'fairfield-bay-ar' ), (int) 1 => array( 'city' => 'Shirley', 'state' => 'AR', 'sef_url' => 'shirley-ar' ), (int) 2 => array( 'city' => 'Edgemont', 'state' => 'AR', 'sef_url' => 'edgemont-ar' ), (int) 3 => array( 'city' => 'Higden', 'state' => 'AR', 'sef_url' => 'higden-ar' ), (int) 4 => array( 'city' => 'Clinton', 'state' => 'AR', 'sef_url' => 'clinton-ar' ), (int) 5 => array( 'city' => 'Choctaw', 'state' => 'AR', 'sef_url' => 'choctaw-ar' ), (int) 6 => array( 'city' => 'Prim', 'state' => 'AR', 'sef_url' => 'prim-ar' ), (int) 7 => array( 'city' => 'Bee Branch', 'state' => 'AR', 'sef_url' => 'bee-branch-ar' ), (int) 8 => array( 'city' => 'Fox', 'state' => 'AR', 'sef_url' => 'fox-ar' ), (int) 9 => array( 'city' => 'Heber Springs', 'state' => 'AR', 'sef_url' => 'heber-springs-ar' ), (int) 10 => array( 'city' => 'Quitman', 'state' => 'AR', 'sef_url' => 'quitman-ar' ), (int) 11 => array( 'city' => 'Tumbling Shoals', 'state' => 'AR', 'sef_url' => 'tumbling-shoals-ar' ), (int) 12 => array( 'city' => 'Dennard', 'state' => 'AR', 'sef_url' => 'dennard-ar' ), (int) 13 => array( 'city' => 'Drasco', 'state' => 'AR', 'sef_url' => 'drasco-ar' ), (int) 14 => array( 'city' => 'Damascus', 'state' => 'AR', 'sef_url' => 'damascus-ar' ) ), 'local' => array( (int) 0 => 'fairfield-bay-ar', (int) 1 => 'shirley-ar', (int) 2 => 'edgemont-ar', (int) 3 => 'higden-ar', (int) 4 => 'clinton-ar', (int) 5 => 'choctaw-ar', (int) 6 => 'prim-ar', (int) 7 => 'bee-branch-ar', (int) 8 => 'fox-ar' ), 'season' => 'spring', 'aarp-events-image' => 'aarp-events', 'amusement-parks-image' => 'amusement-warm-c', 'arts-entertainment-image' => 'arts-all-bm', 'asset_version' => '240925', 'beaches-lakes-image' => 'beaches-lakes-cool-c', 'billboard1_caption' => 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'Volunteering lifts everyone's spirits', 'bvideo_name' => '{local_full_state_c}', 'city-select-image' => 'cityselect-spring', 'coffee-image' => 'coffee-warm-m', 'coffee_radius' => '10', 'community_blogs_archive' => 'all', 'community_blogs_list' => 'caregiving,healthy-living,savings-and-planning,work-and-jobs,life-reimagined,all,{local_state}', 'connect_town_groups' => '[{ "towns": { "atlanta-ga": { "name": "Atlanta, GA", "path": "/atlanta-ga/fight-fraud/" }, "chicago-il": { "name": "Chicago, IL", "path": "/chicago-il/fight-fraud/" }, "los-angeles-ca": { "name": "Los Angeles, CA", "path": "/los-angeles-ca/fight-fraud/" }, "new-york-ny": { "name": "New York City, NY", "path": "/new-york-ny/fight-fraud/?showtowns=true" }, "phoenix-az": { "name": "Phoenix, AZ", "path": "/phoenix-az/fight-fraud/" } }, "code": "CSN-LOCAL-GROUP1" }, { "towns": { "baltimore-md": { "name": "Baltimore Metro, MD", "path": "/baltimore-md/fight-fraud/" }, "dallas-tx": { "name": "Dallas, TX", "path": "/dallas-tx/fight-fraud/" }, "denver-co": { "name": "Denver, CO", "path": "/denver-co/fight-fraud/" }, "detroit-mi": { "name": "Detroit, MI", "path": "/detroit-mi/fight-fraud/" }, "orlando-fl": { "name": "Central Florida, FL", "path": "/orlando-fl/fight-fraud/?showtowns=true" }, "houston-tx": { "name": "Houston, TX", "path": "/houston-tx/fight-fraud/" }, "brookhaven-ny": { "name": "Long Island, NY", "path": "/brookhaven-ny/fight-fraud/?showtowns=true" }, "san-diego-ca": { "name": "San Diego County, CA", "path": "/san-diego-ca/fight-fraud/" }, "miami-fl": { "name": "South Florida, FL", "path": "/miami-fl/fight-fraud/" } }, "code": "CSN-LOCAL-GROUP2" }, { "towns": { "charlotte-nc": { "name": "Charlotte, NC", "path": "/charlotte-nc/aarp-events/" }, "boston-ma": { "name": "Greater Boston, MA", "path": "/boston-ma/aarp-events/?showtowns=true" }, "indianapolis-in": { "name": "Indianapolis, IN", "path": "/indianapolis-in/aarp-events/" }, "las-vegas-nv": { "name": "Las Vegas, NV", "path": 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, 6/16/25</a></h2> <p class="time">Monday, Jun 16, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. CT</p> <p class="venue"></p> <p class="loc">Online Event</p> </li> </ul> <p><a class="link-red" href="/fairfield-bay-ar/aarp-events/" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-SEEALL-EVENTS">View All AARP Events<i class="ml-1 fas fa-chevron-right"></i></a></p> </div> </div> </div> <div aria-hidden="true" class="aarpe-ad-wrapper"> <div class="aarpe-ad en clearfix" id="300x250_53475" data-adsize="300x250"> <script type="text/javascript"> if(typeof AARP.ads !== 'undefined'){ AARP.ads.slots({ id:'300x250_53475', size:'300x250'}); } </script> </div> </div> <div class="card-tout card-dark membership-tout" style="margin:0 0 30px 0;height:360px;"> <img class="img-responsive image" title="image of two AARP membership cards" alt="image of two AARP membership cards" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/tout-two-cards.png"> <div class="title">Last Chance to Save!<br />New Pricing Coming in 2025.</div> <br /> <p> This is AARP's first rate increase in 15 years.<br />Don't miss out, join today and save!<br /><br /> </p> <div class="action"> <a class="btn" href="https://appsec.aarp.org/mem/join?campaignid=UAJFT3&intcmp=LNK-CSN-AARPLOCAL-JRTOUT-RR-A-FAIRFIELDBAY-AR">Join AARP</a> <div class="body">Already a member? <a href="https://appsec.aarp.org/mem/renew?campaignid= UARFT3&intcmp=LNK-CSN-AARPLOCAL-JRTOUT-RR-A-FAIRFIELDBAY-AR">Renew</a> or <a href="https://www.aarp.org/benefits-discounts/my-membership/print-your-card/">Print Card</a></div> </div> </div> <style> .membership-tout {padding:16px 20px;} .membership-tout .list li { margin: 0; } </style> <div aria-hidden="true" class="aarpe-ad-wrapper"> <div class="aarpe-ad en clearfix" id="300x250_93505" data-adsize="300x250"> <script type="text/javascript"> if(typeof AARP.ads !== 'undefined'){ AARP.ads.slots({ id:'300x250_93505', size:'300x250'}); } </script> </div> </div> <div class="module-spacer text-center"> <div class="fb-page" alt="Image of AARP Arkansas Facebook Page" title="Image of AARP Arkansas Facebook Page" data-href="https://www.facebook.com/AARPArkansas" data-tabs="timeline" width="" height="" data-small-header="false" data-adapt-container-width="true" data-hide-cover="false" data-show-facepile="true"> <blockquote cite="https://www.facebook.com/AARPArkansas" class="fb-xfbml-parse-ignore"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/AARPArkansas">Facebook</a></blockquote> </div> </div> <div class="ar-basic-box module-spacer"> <header> <h2>Contact AARP<br />Arkansas</h2> </header> <div class="wrap"> <div class="ar-quick-list module-spacer"> <ul class="list-unstyled"> <li><i class="list-icon fa fa-envelope" alt="Email icon" title="Email icon" aria-hidden="true"></i><a href="mailto:ARAARP@aarp.org " target="_blank" rel="noopener">ARAARP@aarp.org </a></li> <li><i class="list-icon fa fa-globe" alt="Globe icon" title="Globe icon" aria-hidden="true"></i><a href="https://states.aarp.org/region/arkansas/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">AARP Arkansas</a></li> <li><i class="list-icon fa fa-map-marker" alt="Map Marker icon" title="Map Marker icon" aria-hidden="true"></i><a href="https://states.aarp.org/contact-the-arkansas-state-office/?intcmp=SNG-LNK-AARPLOCAL-CONTACT-20140101-FAIRFIELDBAY-AR" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Contact Us</a></li> </ul> </div> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/AARPArkansas" target="_blank" rel="noopener" aria-label="Open Facebook"><img style="max-width: 48px;" alt="Facebook icon" title="Facebook icon" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/page/icons/facebook.png"></a> <a href="https://twitter.com/araarp" target="_blank" rel="noopener" aria-label="Open Twitter"><img style="max-width: 48px;" alt="Twitter icon" title="Twitter icon" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/page/icons/twitter.png"></a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/AARPArkansas/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" aria-label="Open Instagram"><img style="max-width: 56px; top: 0px; left: -2px; position: relative;" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/page/icons/instagram.png" alt="Instagram icon" title="Instagram icon" style="height: 49px;"></a> </div> </div> </div></div> <div class="col-md-8 left-rail left-bot"></div> <div class="col-md-4 right-rail right-bot thin-rhs"></div> </div> <div class="row oneColumnLayout"> </div> <div class="row oneColumnLayout"> <div class="col-md-12"><!-- script to activate navbar --> <script type="text/javascript"> jQuery(".channelBarMain ul.left li a").click(function() { window.location = jQuery(this).attr('href'); }); </script> </div> </div> ' $scripts_for_layout = '<title>What Floridians Should Know About Crypto ATMs</title> <meta name="page_title" content="What Floridians Should Know About Crypto ATMs"/> <meta name="robots" content="noindex, nofollow"/> <meta content="Report a Crypto ATM Scam to the FBI Fraud is a crime. 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Warning (2): include() [<a href='http://php.net/function.include'>function.include</a>]: Failed opening '/var/www/vhosts/vcc_staging/app/Resource/aarp2_master.resource.footer.root.html' for inclusion (include_path='/var/www/vhosts/vcc_staging/lib:.:/usr/share/pear:/usr/share/php') [APP/View/Layouts/aarp_2023.ctp, line 244]Code Contextinclude (APP . "Resource/aarp2_master.footer.html");include (APP . "Resource/aarp2_master.bodyTargeting.html");include (APP . "Resource/aarp2_master.resource.footer.root.html");$viewFile = '/var/www/vhosts/vcc_staging/app/View/Layouts/aarp_2023.ctp' $dataForView = array( 'content_for_layout' => '<div class="row twoColumnLayout"> <div class="col-md-8 left-rail"><div class="module clearfix"><div class="ar-basic-box"> <div> <div class="module-spacer"> <header><h1 class="article-headline">What Floridians Should Know About Crypto ATMs</h1></header> <div class="posted-on"> Posted on 02/27/25 </div> </div> <div class="module-spacer"> <span class="blog-content"><p><div class="RichTextArticleBody"> <div class="RichTextArticleBody-body"><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"> <div class="PromoStory" data-hide-date data-info-color=white > <div class="PromoStory-title"> <a class="Link" href="https://www.ic3.gov/" target="New Window/Tab">Report a Crypto ATM Scam to the FBI</a> </div> <div class="PromoStory-description">Fraud is a crime. Please report crypto ATM scams to law enforcement. <br><br></div> <div class="PromoStory-button"> <div class="SolidButton"><a href="https://www.ic3.gov/" target="New Window/Tab" data-google-link-analytics="cta" data-ga-category="cta buttons" data-ga-action="click">Report a Crypto ATM Scam to the FBI</a></div> </div> </div> </div> </div><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"> <div class="PromoStory" data-info-color=white > <div class="PromoStory-title"> <a class="Link" href="https://statics.teams.cdn.office.net/evergreen-assets/safelinks/1/atp-safelinks.html" target="New Window/Tab">Criminal Justice Agency Links</a> </div> <div class="PromoStory-button"> <div class="SolidButton"><a href="https://statics.teams.cdn.office.net/evergreen-assets/safelinks/1/atp-safelinks.html" target="New Window/Tab" data-google-link-analytics="cta" data-ga-category="cta buttons" data-ga-action="click">Find My Local Law Enforcement Agency</a></div> </div> </div> </div> </div><p>Have you ever heard of a <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/money/scams-fraud/crypto-atm/?intcmp=AE-FRDSC-MOR-R2-POS3" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">cryptocurrency (crypto) ATM</a></span></span> before? Do you know what crypto ATMs are used for, how they work, or where they’re located? If you answered “No” to any of these questions, you're not alone! Most Floridians are unfamiliar with these machines – which is why <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/videos/money/scams-fraud/6351172531112/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">scammers are exploiting crypto ATMs to steal millions of dollars</a></span></span> from Floridians every year. <br><br>AARP Florida is committed to educating and protecting residents from cryptocurrency fraud. Learn more about our legislative efforts — as well as helpful resources — that aim to defend you from fraudsters. <br></p><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"> <div class="ListNewsCarousel" style="--color:var(--grey)"> <div class="ListNewsCarousel-title">What are the Types of Cryptocurrency Scams?</div> <div class="ListNewsCarousel-description">Fraudsters are getting savvier by the day, and they utilize many different forms of communication to snatch your hard-earned money. Take a look at some real-life examples of how fraudsters have contacted Floridians:</div> <div class="ListNewsCarousel-items"> <div class="ListNewsCarousel-items-item"> <div class="RichTextModule" > <div class="RichTextModule-items"><p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/3c/db/9f71d8e340fa8c4c278c28c25041/ew240800003-wells-fargo-letter-pdf.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>Letter Communication</b></a></span></span></p></div> </div> </div> <div class="ListNewsCarousel-items-item"> <div class="RichTextModule" > <div class="RichTextModule-items"><p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/b5/12/5f4d70ea410ab88816be86680d8d/crypto-email-1.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>Email Communication</b></a></span></span></p></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div><div class="Enhancement" data-align-left > <div class="Enhancement-item"> <div class="ListSmall" style="--color:var(--grey)" > <div class="ListSmall-heading"> <div class="ListSmall-title">The "ABCs" of "BTMs" </div> <div class="ListSmall-description">You may see a lot of different terms floating around in relation to cryptocurrency. Don't worry, we're here to help! </div> </div> <ul class="ListSmall-items"> <hr class="ListSmall-items-hr"> <li class="ListSmall-items-item"> <div class="RichTextModule" > <div class="RichTextModule-items"><p class="cms-textAlign-left"><b>Crypto</b> (cryptocurrency) is a type of digital asset or “virtual currency” that is <b><u>not</u></b> backed by any government or centralized bank.</p><p class="cms-textAlign-left"></p></div> </div> </li> <hr class="ListSmall-items-hr"> <li class="ListSmall-items-item"> <div class="RichTextModule" > <div class="RichTextModule-items"><p class="cms-textAlign-left"><b><u>Bitcoin</u></b> is one of the most recognized kinds of crypto and sometimes gets used interchangeably with the term “crypto”. (Like when someone asks for a “Kleenex” instead of a tissue.)</p></div> </div> </li> <hr class="ListSmall-items-hr"> <li class="ListSmall-items-item"> <div class="RichTextModule" > <div class="RichTextModule-items"><p class="cms-textAlign-left"><b><u>ATM vs. BTM</u></b> – Crypto ATMs are referred to by many as Bitcoin ATMs (BTMs). No matter what you call them, <u>these machines do </u><b><u>not</u></b><u> operate like traditional ATMs</u>. ATMs allow customers to <i>deposit</i> and <i>withdraw</i> money directly to and from their bank accounts. BTMs, on the other hand, provide an in-person method for customers to <i>buy</i> and <i>sell</i> different types of cryptocurrencies (like Bitcoin), similar to a stock exchange.</p></div> </div> </li> <hr class="ListSmall-items-hr"> <li class="ListSmall-items-item"> <div class="RichTextModule" > <div class="RichTextModule-items"><p class="cms-textAlign-left">A <b><u>virtual wallet</u></b> or <b><u>Bitcoin wallet</u></b> is the virtual address where crypto is sent and stored once its purchased. Customers are then only able to send (spend) funds from their virtual wallets using a <b><u>private key</u></b> (a unique code that proves your ownership of the cryptocurrency).</p></div> </div> </li> </ul> </div> </div> </div><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"> <div class="ListOneColumn" data-list > <div class="ListOneColumn-title">In the News</div> <div class="ListOneColumn-items" data-list-items> <div class="ListOneColumn-items-item" data-list-item> <div class="PromoImageOnSide" data-button-style=default > <div class="PromoImageOnSide-content"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-media"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/crypto-scams-aarp-consumer-protections" aria-label="As Crypto Scams Rise, AARP Seeks Consumer Protections"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/5afb10e/2147483647/strip/true/crop/4272x2392+0+228/resize/600x336!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F61%2F4a%2Febf0afacb859dce2e49c7d3552c1%2F12-6-17-1.jpg" width="600" height="336" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/e53a31e/2147483647/strip/true/crop/4272x2392+0+228/resize/1200x672!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F61%2F4a%2Febf0afacb859dce2e49c7d3552c1%2F12-6-17-1.jpg 2x" ></a></div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-info"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-title"> <a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/crypto-scams-aarp-consumer-protections">As Crypto Scams Rise, AARP Seeks Consumer Protections</a> </div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-byline">By <a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/author/ann-hardie">Ann Hardie</a>, MAR 1, 2025</div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-description">As scammers increasingly use crypto ATMs to defraud older adults, AARP is pushing for daily transaction limits and other regulations.</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="ListOneColumn-items-item" data-list-item> <div class="PromoImageOnSide" data-button-style=default > <div class="PromoImageOnSide-content"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-media"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-florida-and-florida-department-of-law-enforcement-warns-floridians-of-cryptocurrency-atm-fraud" aria-label="AARP Florida and Florida Department of Law Enforcement Warns Floridians of Cryptocurrency ATM Fraud"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/35da499/2147483647/strip/true/crop/940x526+0+131/resize/600x336!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fdb%2Fa5%2F2c160f4b4c988479796573dbbb9d%2Funtitled-design.png" width="600" height="336" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/6451f70/2147483647/strip/true/crop/940x526+0+131/resize/1200x672!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fdb%2Fa5%2F2c160f4b4c988479796573dbbb9d%2Funtitled-design.png 2x" ></a></div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-info"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-title"> <a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-florida-and-florida-department-of-law-enforcement-warns-floridians-of-cryptocurrency-atm-fraud">AARP Florida and Florida Department of Law Enforcement Warns Floridians of Cryptocurrency ATM Fraud</a> </div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-byline">By <a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/author/aarp-florida">AARP Florida</a>, FEB 27, 2025</div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-description">AARP Florida and the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) urge Floridians to beware of cryptocurrency ATM payment scams. </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div><p></p></div> </div> </p></span> </div> </div> <p><i>This story is provided by AARP Florida. 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class="stack-trace">Localize::replace() - APP/Lib/Localize.php, line 152 Modules::render() - APP/Lib/Modules.php, line 9 include - APP/View/Elements/display.ctp, line 13 View::_evaluate() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 971 View::_render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 933 View::render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 473 Controller::render() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 963 AppController::renderPage() - APP/Controller/AppController.php, line 136 BlogsController::display() - APP/Controller/BlogsController.php, line 81 ReflectionMethod::invokeArgs() - [internal], line ?? 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Please report crypto ATM scams to law enforcement. <br><br></div> <div class="PromoStory-button"> <div class="SolidButton"><a href="https://www.ic3.gov/" target="New Window/Tab" data-google-link-analytics="cta" data-ga-category="cta buttons" data-ga-action="click">Report a Crypto ATM Scam to the FBI</a></div> </div> </div> </div> </div><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"> <div class="PromoStory" data-info-color=white > <div class="PromoStory-title"> <a class="Link" href="https://statics.teams.cdn.office.net/evergreen-assets/safelinks/1/atp-safelinks.html" target="New Window/Tab">Criminal Justice Agency Links</a> </div> <div class="PromoStory-button"> <div class="SolidButton"><a href="https://statics.teams.cdn.office.net/evergreen-assets/safelinks/1/atp-safelinks.html" target="New Window/Tab" data-google-link-analytics="cta" data-ga-category="cta buttons" data-ga-action="click">Find My Local Law Enforcement Agency</a></div> </div> </div> </div> </div><p>Have you ever heard of a <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/money/scams-fraud/crypto-atm/?intcmp=AE-FRDSC-MOR-R2-POS3" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">cryptocurrency (crypto) ATM</a></span></span> before? Do you know what crypto ATMs are used for, how they work, or where they’re located? If you answered “No” to any of these questions, you're not alone! Most Floridians are unfamiliar with these machines – which is why <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/videos/money/scams-fraud/6351172531112/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">scammers are exploiting crypto ATMs to steal millions of dollars</a></span></span> from Floridians every year. <br><br>AARP Florida is committed to educating and protecting residents from cryptocurrency fraud. Learn more about our legislative efforts — as well as helpful resources — that aim to defend you from fraudsters. <br></p><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"> <div class="ListNewsCarousel" style="--color:var(--grey)"> <div class="ListNewsCarousel-title">What are the Types of Cryptocurrency Scams?</div> <div class="ListNewsCarousel-description">Fraudsters are getting savvier by the day, and they utilize many different forms of communication to snatch your hard-earned money. Take a look at some real-life examples of how fraudsters have contacted Floridians:</div> <div class="ListNewsCarousel-items"> <div class="ListNewsCarousel-items-item"> <div class="RichTextModule" > <div class="RichTextModule-items"><p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/3c/db/9f71d8e340fa8c4c278c28c25041/ew240800003-wells-fargo-letter-pdf.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>Letter Communication</b></a></span></span></p></div> </div> </div> <div class="ListNewsCarousel-items-item"> <div class="RichTextModule" > <div class="RichTextModule-items"><p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/b5/12/5f4d70ea410ab88816be86680d8d/crypto-email-1.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>Email Communication</b></a></span></span></p></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div><div class="Enhancement" data-align-left > <div class="Enhancement-item"> <div class="ListSmall" style="--color:var(--grey)" > <div class="ListSmall-heading"> <div class="ListSmall-title">The "ABCs" of "BTMs" </div> <div class="ListSmall-description">You may see a lot of different terms floating around in relation to cryptocurrency. Don't worry, we're here to help! </div> </div> <ul class="ListSmall-items"> <hr class="ListSmall-items-hr"> <li class="ListSmall-items-item"> <div class="RichTextModule" > <div class="RichTextModule-items"><p class="cms-textAlign-left"><b>Crypto</b> (cryptocurrency) is a type of digital asset or “virtual currency” that is <b><u>not</u></b> backed by any government or centralized bank.</p><p class="cms-textAlign-left"></p></div> </div> </li> <hr class="ListSmall-items-hr"> <li class="ListSmall-items-item"> <div class="RichTextModule" > <div class="RichTextModule-items"><p class="cms-textAlign-left"><b><u>Bitcoin</u></b> is one of the most recognized kinds of crypto and sometimes gets used interchangeably with the term “crypto”. (Like when someone asks for a “Kleenex” instead of a tissue.)</p></div> </div> </li> <hr class="ListSmall-items-hr"> <li class="ListSmall-items-item"> <div class="RichTextModule" > <div class="RichTextModule-items"><p class="cms-textAlign-left"><b><u>ATM vs. BTM</u></b> – Crypto ATMs are referred to by many as Bitcoin ATMs (BTMs). No matter what you call them, <u>these machines do </u><b><u>not</u></b><u> operate like traditional ATMs</u>. ATMs allow customers to <i>deposit</i> and <i>withdraw</i> money directly to and from their bank accounts. BTMs, on the other hand, provide an in-person method for customers to <i>buy</i> and <i>sell</i> different types of cryptocurrencies (like Bitcoin), similar to a stock exchange.</p></div> </div> </li> <hr class="ListSmall-items-hr"> <li class="ListSmall-items-item"> <div class="RichTextModule" > <div class="RichTextModule-items"><p class="cms-textAlign-left">A <b><u>virtual wallet</u></b> or <b><u>Bitcoin wallet</u></b> is the virtual address where crypto is sent and stored once its purchased. Customers are then only able to send (spend) funds from their virtual wallets using a <b><u>private key</u></b> (a unique code that proves your ownership of the cryptocurrency).</p></div> </div> </li> </ul> </div> </div> </div><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"> <div class="ListOneColumn" data-list > <div class="ListOneColumn-title">In the News</div> <div class="ListOneColumn-items" data-list-items> <div class="ListOneColumn-items-item" data-list-item> <div class="PromoImageOnSide" data-button-style=default > <div class="PromoImageOnSide-content"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-media"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/crypto-scams-aarp-consumer-protections" aria-label="As Crypto Scams Rise, AARP Seeks Consumer Protections"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/5afb10e/2147483647/strip/true/crop/4272x2392+0+228/resize/600x336!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F61%2F4a%2Febf0afacb859dce2e49c7d3552c1%2F12-6-17-1.jpg" width="600" height="336" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/e53a31e/2147483647/strip/true/crop/4272x2392+0+228/resize/1200x672!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F61%2F4a%2Febf0afacb859dce2e49c7d3552c1%2F12-6-17-1.jpg 2x" ></a></div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-info"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-title"> <a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/crypto-scams-aarp-consumer-protections">As Crypto Scams Rise, AARP Seeks Consumer Protections</a> </div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-byline">By <a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/author/ann-hardie">Ann Hardie</a>, MAR 1, 2025</div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-description">As scammers increasingly use crypto ATMs to defraud older adults, AARP is pushing for daily transaction limits and other regulations.</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="ListOneColumn-items-item" data-list-item> <div class="PromoImageOnSide" data-button-style=default > <div class="PromoImageOnSide-content"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-media"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-florida-and-florida-department-of-law-enforcement-warns-floridians-of-cryptocurrency-atm-fraud" aria-label="AARP Florida and Florida Department of Law Enforcement Warns Floridians of Cryptocurrency ATM Fraud"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/35da499/2147483647/strip/true/crop/940x526+0+131/resize/600x336!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fdb%2Fa5%2F2c160f4b4c988479796573dbbb9d%2Funtitled-design.png" width="600" height="336" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/6451f70/2147483647/strip/true/crop/940x526+0+131/resize/1200x672!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fdb%2Fa5%2F2c160f4b4c988479796573dbbb9d%2Funtitled-design.png 2x" ></a></div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-info"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-title"> <a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-florida-and-florida-department-of-law-enforcement-warns-floridians-of-cryptocurrency-atm-fraud">AARP Florida and Florida Department of Law Enforcement Warns Floridians of Cryptocurrency ATM Fraud</a> </div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-byline">By <a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/author/aarp-florida">AARP Florida</a>, FEB 27, 2025</div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-description">AARP Florida and the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) urge Floridians to beware of cryptocurrency ATM payment scams. </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div><p></p></div> </div> </p></span> </div> </div> <p><i>This story is provided by AARP Florida. 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'' : 'none')">Context</a><pre id="cakeErr680e480f9e0d2-code" class="cake-code-dump" style="display: none;"><code><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000BB"> </span><span style="color: #007700">if(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">strstr</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$match</span><span style="color: #007700">[</span><span style="color: #0000BB">1</span><span style="color: #007700">],</span><span style="color: #DD0000">'=='</span><span style="color: #007700">)) {</span></span></code> <code><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000BB"> </span><span style="color: #007700">list(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$token</span><span style="color: #007700">,</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$keyword</span><span style="color: #007700">) = </span><span style="color: #0000BB">explode</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #DD0000">"=="</span><span style="color: #007700">,</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$match</span><span style="color: #007700">[</span><span style="color: #0000BB">1</span><span style="color: #007700">],</span><span style="color: #0000BB">2</span><span style="color: #007700">);</span></span></code> <span class="code-highlight"><code><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000BB"> $text </span><span style="color: #007700">= </span><span style="color: #0000BB">str_replace</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$match</span><span style="color: #007700">[</span><span style="color: #0000BB">0</span><span style="color: #007700">], (</span><span style="color: #0000BB">strtolower</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$town</span><span style="color: #007700">[</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$token</span><span style="color: #007700">]) != </span><span style="color: #0000BB">strtolower</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$keyword</span><span style="color: #007700">) ? </span><span style="color: #0000BB">self</span><span style="color: #007700">::</span><span style="color: #0000BB">replace</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$match</span><span style="color: #007700">[</span><span style="color: #0000BB">2</span><span style="color: #007700">], </span><span style="color: #0000BB">$town</span><span style="color: #007700">, </span><span style="color: #0000BB">$callCake</span><span style="color: #007700">): </span><span style="color: #DD0000">''</span><span style="color: #007700">), </span><span style="color: #0000BB">$text</span><span style="color: #007700">);</span></span></code></span></pre><pre id="cakeErr680e480f9e0d2-context" class="cake-context" style="display: none;">$text = '<!--default--> <!-- module_RHS - AARP Events --> {ifnot_slug==healthy-living/map} {module_RHS - AARP Events} {endif} {module_RHS - Tout A} {module_RHS - Ad Slot 1} {module_RHS - Join AARP Today} {module_RHS - Ad Slot 2} {module_FB - State Side Panel} {module_RHS - State Contact Us}' $town = array( '_id' => '57617fdd0c4e268f7f8b4952', 'city' => 'Fairfield Bay', 'state' => 'AR', 'nearby' => array( (int) 0 => array( 'city' => 'Fairfield Bay', 'state' => 'AR', 'sef_url' => 'fairfield-bay-ar' ), (int) 1 => array( 'city' => 'Shirley', 'state' => 'AR', 'sef_url' => 'shirley-ar' ), (int) 2 => array( 'city' => 'Edgemont', 'state' => 'AR', 'sef_url' => 'edgemont-ar' ), (int) 3 => array( 'city' => 'Higden', 'state' => 'AR', 'sef_url' => 'higden-ar' ), (int) 4 => array( 'city' => 'Clinton', 'state' => 'AR', 'sef_url' => 'clinton-ar' ), (int) 5 => array( 'city' => 'Choctaw', 'state' => 'AR', 'sef_url' => 'choctaw-ar' ), (int) 6 => array( 'city' => 'Prim', 'state' => 'AR', 'sef_url' => 'prim-ar' ), (int) 7 => array( 'city' => 'Bee Branch', 'state' => 'AR', 'sef_url' => 'bee-branch-ar' ), (int) 8 => array( 'city' => 'Fox', 'state' => 'AR', 'sef_url' => 'fox-ar' ), (int) 9 => array( 'city' => 'Heber Springs', 'state' => 'AR', 'sef_url' => 'heber-springs-ar' ), (int) 10 => array( 'city' => 'Quitman', 'state' => 'AR', 'sef_url' => 'quitman-ar' ), (int) 11 => array( 'city' => 'Tumbling Shoals', 'state' => 'AR', 'sef_url' => 'tumbling-shoals-ar' ), (int) 12 => array( 'city' => 'Dennard', 'state' => 'AR', 'sef_url' => 'dennard-ar' ), (int) 13 => array( 'city' => 'Drasco', 'state' => 'AR', 'sef_url' => 'drasco-ar' ), (int) 14 => array( 'city' => 'Damascus', 'state' => 'AR', 'sef_url' => 'damascus-ar' ) ), 'local' => array( (int) 0 => 'fairfield-bay-ar', (int) 1 => 'shirley-ar', (int) 2 => 'edgemont-ar', (int) 3 => 'higden-ar', (int) 4 => 'clinton-ar', (int) 5 => 'choctaw-ar', (int) 6 => 'prim-ar', (int) 7 => 'bee-branch-ar', (int) 8 => 'fox-ar' ), 'season' => 'spring', 'aarp-events-image' => 'aarp-events', 'amusement-parks-image' => 'amusement-warm-c', 'arts-entertainment-image' => 'arts-all-bm', 'asset_version' => '240925', 'beaches-lakes-image' => 'beaches-lakes-cool-c', 'billboard1_caption' => 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'Volunteering lifts everyone's spirits', 'bvideo_name' => '{local_full_state_c}', 'city-select-image' => 'cityselect-spring', 'coffee-image' => 'coffee-warm-m', 'coffee_radius' => '10', 'community_blogs_archive' => 'all', 'community_blogs_list' => 'caregiving,healthy-living,savings-and-planning,work-and-jobs,life-reimagined,all,{local_state}', 'connect_town_groups' => '[{ "towns": { "atlanta-ga": { "name": "Atlanta, GA", "path": "/atlanta-ga/fight-fraud/" }, "chicago-il": { "name": "Chicago, IL", "path": "/chicago-il/fight-fraud/" }, "los-angeles-ca": { "name": "Los Angeles, CA", "path": "/los-angeles-ca/fight-fraud/" }, "new-york-ny": { "name": "New York City, NY", "path": "/new-york-ny/fight-fraud/?showtowns=true" }, "phoenix-az": { "name": "Phoenix, AZ", "path": "/phoenix-az/fight-fraud/" } }, "code": "CSN-LOCAL-GROUP1" }, { "towns": { "baltimore-md": { "name": "Baltimore Metro, MD", "path": "/baltimore-md/fight-fraud/" }, "dallas-tx": { "name": "Dallas, TX", "path": "/dallas-tx/fight-fraud/" }, "denver-co": { "name": "Denver, CO", "path": "/denver-co/fight-fraud/" }, "detroit-mi": { "name": "Detroit, MI", "path": "/detroit-mi/fight-fraud/" }, "orlando-fl": { "name": "Central Florida, FL", "path": "/orlando-fl/fight-fraud/?showtowns=true" }, "houston-tx": { "name": "Houston, TX", "path": "/houston-tx/fight-fraud/" }, "brookhaven-ny": { "name": "Long Island, NY", "path": "/brookhaven-ny/fight-fraud/?showtowns=true" }, "san-diego-ca": { "name": "San Diego County, CA", "path": "/san-diego-ca/fight-fraud/" }, "miami-fl": { "name": "South Florida, FL", "path": "/miami-fl/fight-fraud/" } }, "code": "CSN-LOCAL-GROUP2" }, { "towns": { "charlotte-nc": { "name": "Charlotte, NC", "path": "/charlotte-nc/aarp-events/" }, "boston-ma": { "name": "Greater Boston, MA", "path": "/boston-ma/aarp-events/?showtowns=true" }, "indianapolis-in": { "name": "Indianapolis, IN", "path": "/indianapolis-in/aarp-events/" }, "las-vegas-nv": { "name": "Las Vegas, NV", "path": 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class="stack-trace">Localize::replace() - APP/Lib/Localize.php, line 152 Modules::render() - APP/Lib/Modules.php, line 9 include - APP/View/Elements/display.ctp, line 13 View::_evaluate() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 971 View::_render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 933 View::render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 473 Controller::render() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 963 AppController::renderPage() - APP/Controller/AppController.php, line 136 BlogsController::display() - APP/Controller/BlogsController.php, line 81 ReflectionMethod::invokeArgs() - [internal], line ?? Controller::invokeAction() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 491 Dispatcher::_invoke() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 193 Dispatcher::dispatch() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 167 [main] - APP/webroot/index.php, line 118</pre></div></pre><div class="module clearfix"><!--default--> <!-- module_RHS - AARP Events --> <div class="ar-basic-box module-spacer"> <header> <div class="pull-right"> <a href="/fairfield-bay-ar/aarp-events/" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-SEEALL-EVENTS"> <img style="width:30px;" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/icons/aarp_event_icon.png" alt="Upcoming AARP Events" /> </a> </div> <h2 class="visible-lg">AARP Events for Fairfield Bay</h2> <h2 class="hidden-lg">AARP Events for Fairfield Bay</h2> </header> <div class="wrap"> <div class="ar-listing snippet"> <ul class="list"> <li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-live-decluttering-for-today-and-tomorrow-51925-87nw6zdbytm.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-LIVE-DECLUTTERING-FOR-TODAY-AND-TOMORROW-51925">AARP Live: Decluttering for Today and Tomorrow , 5/19/25</a></h2> <p class="time">Monday, May 19, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. CT</p> <p class="venue"></p> <p class="loc">Online Event</p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/driver-safety/aarp-smart-driver-jacksonville-ar-c37286.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-SMART-DRIVERTM-ST-JUDE-CATHOLIC-CHURCH">AARP Smart Driver™: St Jude Catholic Church</a></h2> <p class="time">Monday, Jun 2, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. CT</p> <p class="venue">St Jude Catholic Church</p> <p class="loc">Jacksonville, AR</p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-live-social-security-whats-right-for-you-61625-glnbkkyk2gm.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-LIVE-SOCIAL-SECURITY-WHATS-RIGHT-FOR-YOU-61625">AARP Live: Social Security: What’s Right For You? , 6/16/25</a></h2> <p class="time">Monday, Jun 16, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. CT</p> <p class="venue"></p> <p class="loc">Online Event</p> </li> </ul> <p><a class="link-red" href="/fairfield-bay-ar/aarp-events/" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-SEEALL-EVENTS">View All AARP Events<i class="ml-1 fas fa-chevron-right"></i></a></p> </div> </div> </div> <div aria-hidden="true" class="aarpe-ad-wrapper"> <div class="aarpe-ad en clearfix" id="300x250_53475" data-adsize="300x250"> <script type="text/javascript"> if(typeof AARP.ads !== 'undefined'){ AARP.ads.slots({ id:'300x250_53475', size:'300x250'}); } </script> </div> </div> <div class="card-tout card-dark membership-tout" style="margin:0 0 30px 0;height:360px;"> <img class="img-responsive image" title="image of two AARP membership cards" alt="image of two AARP membership cards" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/tout-two-cards.png"> <div class="title">Last Chance to Save!<br />New Pricing Coming in 2025.</div> <br /> <p> This is AARP's first rate increase in 15 years.<br />Don't miss out, join today and save!<br /><br /> </p> <div class="action"> <a class="btn" href="https://appsec.aarp.org/mem/join?campaignid=UAJFT3&intcmp=LNK-CSN-AARPLOCAL-JRTOUT-RR-A-FAIRFIELDBAY-AR">Join AARP</a> <div class="body">Already a member? <a href="https://appsec.aarp.org/mem/renew?campaignid= UARFT3&intcmp=LNK-CSN-AARPLOCAL-JRTOUT-RR-A-FAIRFIELDBAY-AR">Renew</a> or <a href="https://www.aarp.org/benefits-discounts/my-membership/print-your-card/">Print Card</a></div> </div> </div> <style> .membership-tout {padding:16px 20px;} .membership-tout .list li { margin: 0; } </style> <div aria-hidden="true" class="aarpe-ad-wrapper"> <div class="aarpe-ad en clearfix" id="300x250_93505" data-adsize="300x250"> <script type="text/javascript"> if(typeof AARP.ads !== 'undefined'){ AARP.ads.slots({ id:'300x250_93505', size:'300x250'}); } </script> </div> </div> <div class="module-spacer text-center"> <div class="fb-page" alt="Image of AARP Arkansas Facebook Page" title="Image of AARP Arkansas Facebook Page" data-href="https://www.facebook.com/AARPArkansas" data-tabs="timeline" width="" height="" data-small-header="false" data-adapt-container-width="true" data-hide-cover="false" data-show-facepile="true"> <blockquote cite="https://www.facebook.com/AARPArkansas" class="fb-xfbml-parse-ignore"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/AARPArkansas">Facebook</a></blockquote> </div> </div> <div class="ar-basic-box module-spacer"> <header> <h2>Contact AARP<br />Arkansas</h2> </header> <div class="wrap"> <div class="ar-quick-list module-spacer"> <ul class="list-unstyled"> <li><i class="list-icon fa fa-envelope" alt="Email icon" title="Email icon" aria-hidden="true"></i><a href="mailto:ARAARP@aarp.org " target="_blank" rel="noopener">ARAARP@aarp.org </a></li> <li><i class="list-icon fa fa-globe" alt="Globe icon" title="Globe icon" aria-hidden="true"></i><a href="https://states.aarp.org/region/arkansas/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">AARP Arkansas</a></li> <li><i class="list-icon fa fa-map-marker" alt="Map Marker icon" title="Map Marker icon" aria-hidden="true"></i><a href="https://states.aarp.org/contact-the-arkansas-state-office/?intcmp=SNG-LNK-AARPLOCAL-CONTACT-20140101-FAIRFIELDBAY-AR" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Contact Us</a></li> </ul> </div> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/AARPArkansas" target="_blank" rel="noopener" aria-label="Open Facebook"><img style="max-width: 48px;" alt="Facebook icon" title="Facebook icon" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/page/icons/facebook.png"></a> <a href="https://twitter.com/araarp" target="_blank" rel="noopener" aria-label="Open Twitter"><img style="max-width: 48px;" alt="Twitter icon" title="Twitter icon" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/page/icons/twitter.png"></a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/AARPArkansas/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" aria-label="Open Instagram"><img style="max-width: 56px; top: 0px; left: -2px; position: relative;" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/page/icons/instagram.png" alt="Instagram icon" title="Instagram icon" style="height: 49px;"></a> </div> </div> </div></div> <div class="col-md-8 left-rail left-bot"></div> <div class="col-md-4 right-rail right-bot thin-rhs"></div> </div> <div class="row oneColumnLayout"> </div> <div class="row oneColumnLayout"> <div class="col-md-12"><!-- script to activate navbar --> <script type="text/javascript"> jQuery(".channelBarMain ul.left li a").click(function() { window.location = jQuery(this).attr('href'); }); </script> </div> </div> ' $scripts_for_layout = '<title>What Floridians Should Know About Crypto ATMs</title> <meta name="page_title" content="What Floridians Should Know About Crypto ATMs"/> <meta name="robots" content="noindex, nofollow"/> <meta content="Report a Crypto ATM Scam to the FBI Fraud is a crime. 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