Arizona Attorney General’s Office Helps 35 Crypto ATM Fraud Victims Recover $171,332

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The office of Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes helped 35 victims of crypto ATM fraud recover $171,332 in full refunds. Under state law, only new users within 10 days are eligible for mandatory refunds. Victims must report the incident within 30 days and file an official fraud report. FBI data shows Arizona received 460 complaints about crypto kiosks in 2025, resulting in $14.53 million in losses. Nationwide, total losses reached $388.98 million, including $302 million from individuals aged 50 and older. The crypto market remains a key focus for regulators and analysts monitoring fraud trends.

According to Huoxing Finance, the office of Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes assisted 35 victims of cryptocurrency ATM scams in obtaining full refunds totaling $171,332. The refunded amounts originated from fraudulent transactions, covering all associated fees. Under Arizona law, only new customers who have been with an ATM operator for less than 10 days are eligible for mandatory full refunds. Victims must contact the operator and law enforcement or the Attorney General’s office within 30 days of the transaction date and submit an official report confirming the fraudulent inducement. FBI data shows that in 2025, Arizona received 460 complaints related to cryptocurrency kiosks, with adjusted losses of $14.53 million; nationwide, there were 13,460 related complaints and adjusted losses exceeding $388.98 million, with losses exceeding $302 million among individuals aged 50 and older.

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