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Maine Finalizes $1.9 Million Deal With Bitcoin Depot to Repay Crypto Kiosk Scam Victims

The agreement enforces Maine’s new consumer protections by tying restitution to licensing obligations under stricter kiosk rules.

Illinois Secretary of State Warns of Holiday Text Scams Targeting Drivers

Google Pilots Android In-Call Scam Warnings in U.S. With Cash App and Chase

AI Shopping Scams Surge Over Black Friday–Cyber Monday As Officials Warn Amazon Users

BBB Warns of 'Ghost Tapping' Scam Targeting Tap-to-Pay Users

BBB Warns of Rising 'Ghost Tapping' Scam Targeting Tap-to-Pay Users

Amazon to Pay Prime Refunds Under $2.5 Billion FTC Deal

USPS Issues Advisory on 'Brushing' Scam Using Unsolicited Packages

New York Warns of Fake ‘Inflation Refund’ Messages Targeting Taxpayers

Pennsylvania Issues Statewide Alert Over Revenue Department Refund Text Scam

Philadelphia Revenue Department Warns of Fake Tax Refund Texts

Airlines Confront Surge in Luggage Tag Fraud Scheme

BBB Fraud Warnings and Transit Expansions Set the Stage for Lollapalooza 2025