The Montgomery County Office of Consumer Protection has issued a consumer alert warning that cryptocurrency ATMs located throughout the county are being used by scammers to defraud residents. Victims are directed to use the machines to send money for goods or services they never receive. OCP notes that legitimate businesses and government agencies do not accept payment via cryptocurrency ATMs.
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Source: Office of Consumer Protection, “Consumer Protection Update: September 2026”, received Sep 10, 2026.
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