There are more than 70 cryptocurrency ATM’s in Evansville — this is where historically people could buy or send digital currency like bitcoins at a kiosk just like an ATM. But not anymore, as of last week.
Evansville Police Department Sergeant Nathan Vancleave said they’re now illegal in Indiana because they have been used to defraud vulnerable people out of a lot of money.
“The number of reports has doubled each year for the last four years, with a total over $400,000 in losses, with each individual loss an average of $11,000,” Vancleave said. “So I’ve spoken with many victims of this crime.”…