JUNEAU, Alaska, June 10 -- The Alaska Department of Law (Attorney General) issued the following news release:
April 29, 2026
(Anchorage, AK) -Crypto ATMs-kiosks that allow customers to convert cash into a cryptocurrency and direct it to a cryptocurrency wallet- have become more common in Alaska over the last several years. Unfortunately, scammers are taking advantage of these machines to quickly separate their victims from their money.
Scammers often call victims posing as law enforcement officers, particularly local police. They may tell you that you have missed jury duty or are under suspicion of committing a crime, and that you must pay some kind of fine or "bail" to avoid arrest. They may refer to a crypto ATM as a "safety locker" or...