{"id":11227,"date":"2025-09-09T18:15:37","date_gmt":"2025-09-09T18:15:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cryptonewsdesk.com\/?p=11227"},"modified":"2025-09-09T18:15:42","modified_gmt":"2025-09-09T18:15:42","slug":"d-c-attorney-general-sues-athena-bitcoin-says-atms-fueled-senior-fraud","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cryptonewsdesk.com\/index.php\/2025\/09\/09\/d-c-attorney-general-sues-athena-bitcoin-says-atms-fueled-senior-fraud\/","title":{"rendered":"D.C. Attorney General Sues Athena Bitcoin, Says ATMs Fueled Senior Fraud"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The Attorney General of the District of Columbia has filed a lawsuit against <strong>Athena Bitcoin<\/strong>, accusing the crypto ATM operator of knowingly enabling scams that drained millions from elderly residents. Investigators allege that nearly every deposit made through Athena\u2019s machines was tied to fraud, while the company quietly pocketed <strong>hidden fees as high as 26%<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Nearly All Deposits Linked to Scams<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>According to the lawsuit, <strong>93% of Athena\u2019s deposits<\/strong> were scam-related. The company, investigators say, ignored its own data showing that its kiosks were a magnet for fraudsters, particularly those targeting seniors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With <strong>seven Bitcoin ATMs in the District<\/strong>, Athena allegedly created what officials called an \u201cunchecked opportunity for illicit international fraud,\u201d giving criminals a convenient way to funnel cash into irreversible crypto transactions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Victims were overwhelmingly elderly, with a <strong>median age of 71<\/strong>. The average loss per transaction was <strong>$8,000<\/strong> a devastating hit for seniors on fixed incomes. One victim, according to the complaint, lost <strong>$98,000 in just 19 transactions<\/strong> over a matter of days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThese machines have become a tool for criminals intent on exploiting elderly and vulnerable District residents,\u201d said Attorney General <strong>Brian Schwalb<\/strong>. \u201cAthena knows that its machines are being used primarily by scammers yet chooses to look the other way so it can continue to pocket massive hidden fees.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hidden Fees and No Refunds<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The AG\u2019s lawsuit claims Athena not only ignored red flags but <strong>profited from the fraud<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Excessive fees<\/strong>: While crypto exchanges typically charge 0.24%\u20133%, Athena\u2019s machines allegedly charged up to <strong>26% per transaction<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Lack of transparency<\/strong>: These fees were buried in the fine print under vague terms like \u201cTransaction Service Margin,\u201d making them nearly impossible for customers many of them under scam pressure to understand.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>No refunds<\/strong>: Even when fraud was confirmed, Athena reportedly refused to return the money. Victims were allegedly forced to sign liability waivers that absolved the company of responsibility.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Legal Action and Consumer Protection<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The lawsuit accuses Athena of violating the <strong>Consumer Protection Procedures Act<\/strong> and the <strong>Abuse, Neglect, and Financial Exploitation of Vulnerable Adults and the Elderly Act<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The AG\u2019s office says the goal of the lawsuit is twofold: to <strong>recover stolen money for victims<\/strong> and to <strong>stop Athena\u2019s predatory practices<\/strong> before more residents are harmed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Bigger Picture<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The case underscores the growing concern over <strong>crypto ATMs<\/strong>, which regulators warn are increasingly being exploited by scammers to prey on vulnerable populations. While marketed as convenient on-ramps to digital assets, these machines can also serve as gateways for fraud particularly when oversight is weak and protections are lacking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For many in D.C., the lawsuit represents not just an effort to recover lost savings, but a broader fight to ensure seniors aren\u2019t left defenseless in an evolving financial landscape.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Attorney General of the District of Columbia has filed a lawsuit against Athena Bitcoin, accusing the crypto ATM operator of knowingly enabling scams that drained millions from elderly residents. 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