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Why Texas Sheriffs Busted Open a Bitcoin ATM

A total $32,000 was retrieved from a Bitcoin ATM by Texas sheriffs after a family reported losing $25,000 to scammers. The Jasper County Sheriff's Office used power tools to access the funds, cautioning against sharing personal information with potential scammers.

A total $32,000 was retrieved from a Bitcoin ATM by Texas sheriffs after a family reported losing $25,000 to scammers. The Jasper County Sheriff's Office used power tools to access the funds, cautioning against sharing personal information with potential scammers.

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