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New Hampshire Forum Targets Crypto Scams Against Seniors

12/18/2025

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The New Hampshire AARP (AARP-NH) hosted a December 17, 2025, forum on scams targeting seniors through cryptocurrency ATMs.
The forum cited recent incidents where crypto ATM kiosks were used to steal from elderly individuals.
Advocates urged state lawmakers to impose daily transaction limits on crypto ATMs to deter scammers.
Christina Fitzpatrick of AARP-NH said such limits could prevent substantial losses for seniors and help recover funds.

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The New Hampshire AARP (AARP-NH) hosted a December 17, 2025, forum on scams targeting seniors through cryptocurrency ATMs.
The forum cited recent incidents where crypto ATM kiosks were used to steal from elderly individuals.
Advocates urged state lawmakers to impose daily transaction limits on crypto ATMs to deter scammers.
Christina Fitzpatrick of AARP-NH said such limits could prevent substantial losses for seniors and help recover funds.