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Crypto News · Oct 9, 2026

Tasmania victims lose AU$1.5 million to crypto ATM scams as national crackdown continues

Tasmania Police say scammers steered victims to cryptocurrency ATMs, extracting more than AU$1.5 million in three months. The surge, concentrated among older victims, highlights gaps in ATM oversight and the limits of recent AUSTRAC safeguards.

Crypto News · Oct 7, 2026

Spike in crypto ATM scams hits Tasmania and prompts fresh warnings for older Australians

Police and regulators say fraudsters are increasingly directing victims to cryptocurrency ATMs, with Tasmanian authorities reporting more than A$1.5 million lost in a three month period. Advocates and AUSTRAC urge stronger controls and public education as the machines spread into regional communities.