Scammers have manipulated people into losing large sums of money through bitcoin ATMs. A significant amount, over $15 million, was stolen from residents in 2025.

Cryptocurrency businesses are challenging a ban in court. The ban was put in place after the scams were discovered.

Victims have been affected across the state, with police in one area responding to multiple cases, including a reported theft in progress. Further information on these incidents is available from the source.