**[New Alabama Crypto ATM Scam Refund Rules Take Effect, Eligible New Users Can Receive Full Refunds]** Odaily Planet Daily News – The new refund rules for cryptocurrency ATM operators in Alabama, USA, took effect on October 1. Eligible new users can receive a full refund of the transaction amount and fees, while existing users can receive a refund of half the transaction amount and fees. New user eligibility covers the first cryptocurrency ATM transaction and the subsequent 30 days. Disputes must be reported to the operator, law enforcement, and the Alabama Securities Commission (ASC) within 60 calendar days of the disputed payment, along with a fraud report. New users have daily and monthly transaction limits of $1,000 and $10,000, respectively, while existing users have a daily limit of $10,500. Operators are also required to disclose fees, cryptocurrency and USD amounts, and exchange rate information. U.S.-based operators must provide 24/7 toll-free customer service within the U.S. According to FBI records, Alabama reported 177 scam complaints involving cryptocurrency ATMs in 2025, with reported losses nearing $3 million. Nationwide, related complaints during the same period reached 13,460, with losses approaching $389 million. (Bitcoin.com News)