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As scams and fraud involving cryptocurrency kiosks continue to rise, lawmakers across the country are considering legislation to make it harder for criminals to steal people’s money and easier for people to protect themselves. A February 2026 AARP survey found that an overwhelming majority of older adults (92%) think laws designed to protect consumers from crypto-kiosk-related fraud and scams are important. More than 8 in 10 perceive such laws as ways to support responsible growth of cryptocurrency, not barriers to innovation. The survey also found that 7 in 10 say they are more likely to vote for a candidate who advocates for strong laws to stop criminals from using cryptocurrency kiosks to steal money.
Methodology
Interviews were conducted between February 12 and 16, 2026, among 1,031 U.S. adults age 50-plus in the Foresight 50+ Omnibus. Funded and operated by NORC at the University of Chicago, Foresight 50+ is a probability-based panel designed to be representative of the U.S. household population age 50 or older. Interviews were conducted online and via phone. All data are weighted by age, sex, education, race/ethnicity, region, and AARP membership.
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