Protecting Idaho’s seniors from cryptocurrency scams: Progress, vigilance and community action

By: Karianne Fallow

Outlets: Idaho Capital Sun

Published: March 20, 2026

Words: 519

Last Updated: 1 day, 2 hours ago

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When a Stinker Store employee in Boise unplugged a cryptocurrency ATM to stop two seniors from losing over $30,000 to scammers last fall, they didn’t just prevent financial loss, they demonstrated the power of community vigilance. As Idaho Attorney General Raúl Labrador has warned, cryptocurrency kiosk scams are surging across our state, targeting older adults with sophisticated schemes that exploit trust and technology.

These scams often begin with a phone call from someone …

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