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AARP Calls for Ban on Crypto ATMs in Washington
AARP Washington has called for a statewide ban on crypto ATMs, citing rising fraud against older residents. In 2025, Washington residents reported 391 crypto kiosk complaints and over $8 million in losses to the FBI. The group plans to introduce a bill in 2027 after a survey showed broad support for removing the machines. The campaign follows a failed attempt to regulate crypto ATMs. AARP argues that local bans leave gaps, as scammers can send victims to a kiosk in a neighboring town. The group's survey found that 87% of Washington residents aged 50 and older know little or nothing about the kiosks and only 26% would feel confident reporting a scam.