Scams & Fraud

As scammers increasingly use crypto ATMs to defraud older adults, AARP is pushing for daily transaction limits and other regulations.

Have you ever heard of a cryptocurrency (crypto) ATM before? Do you know what crypto ATMs are used for, how they work, or where they’re located? If you answered “No” to any of these questions, you're not alone! Most Floridians are unfamiliar with these machines – which is why scammers are exploiting crypto ATMs to steal millions of dollars from Floridians every year.

AARP Florida and the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) urge Floridians to beware of cryptocurrency ATM payment scams.

AARP Florida recently named Master Deputy Jeffery Merry Jr., Community Resource Deputy of Sun City Center, a Florida Fraud Fighter of distinction at an awards ceremony on August 8.

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AARP Florida recently named Rima Nathan, Director of Florida State University’s Claude Pepper Elder Law Clinic, a Florida Fraud Fighter of distinction at their Opening Minds Through Art event, held June 21.

(Updated June 2025; This article is contributed by Karen Murillo, Associate State Director of Advocacy)

Become a fraud fighter volunteer and protect people 50-plus by helping them identify and avoid scams that could harm them financially.

If you or someone you know has been a victim of fraud, please first contact your local law enforcement agency. For a complete listing of all municipal and county law enforcement agencies in Florida, as well as contact information, please click here.

If you or someone you know has been a victim of fraud, please first contact your local law enforcement agency. For a complete listing of all municipal and county law enforcement agencies in Florida, as well as contact information, please click here.