DOJ Files to Recover $47K in Crypto From ATM Fraud Scheme

U.S. federal prosecutors are pursuing seizure of $47,000 in cryptocurrency obtained via an ATM fraud scheme involving government impersonation and tech support scams. The case highlights growing efforts by U.S. authorities to recover digital assets from crypto ATM scams, also drawing congressional attention with proposed consumer protections.

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