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Clark County staff to explore ordinance banning cryptocurrency ATMs after reports of scams
Summary
Councilors directed staff to work with legal counsel to research a possible county ordinance to prohibit cryptocurrency ATMs in unincorporated Clark County after staff and prosecutors described widespread scam use targeting older residents.
Jordan Bogie, senior policy analyst for Clark County, told the council on Jan. 14 that local prosecutors and detectives have reported that cryptocurrency ATMs are being used “to scam, particularly older folks,” and recommended the county consider an ordinance prohibiting the machines in unincorporated areas.
The council’s discussion followed briefing material from the prosecuting attorney’s office and Vancouver property-crimes…
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