Bitcoin ATM scams have skyrocketed in recent years, with the FBI reporting losses of $246.7 million in 2024. These scams have drawn the attention of both local governments and attorney generals, with Brian L. Schwalb, attorney general for Washington, D.C. recently filing a lawsuit against Athena Bitcoin for allegedly financially exploiting senior citizens. Source: https://www.atmmarketplace.com/news/bitcoin-depot-embraces-id-verification-to-combat-bitcoin-atm-fraud/