FTC issues public warning about new crypto ATM scam
The FTC has alerted everyone to stay vigilant of a new payment scam involving impersonators and crypto ATMs.
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The FTC has alerted everyone to stay vigilant of a new payment scam involving impersonators and crypto ATMs.
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