El Paso is considering a new ordinance to protect consumers from companies making false claims about water quality. This is basically a move to stop deceptive sales tactics and ensure people aren't misled about what they're buying.
At a glance
Rising — being discussed more frequently. 5 mentions in the last 30 days, 1 the 60 before.
The cost to businesses to update kiosks is currently unknown.
Residents, particularly seniors and those vulnerable to financial scams.
Kiosk operators who may face increased compliance costs.
The city is looking to add warning labels and a mandatory pause to crypto kiosks to stop scammers from tricking people into sending untraceable money.
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- Las Cruces Utilities is warning residents about a flyer or door hanger that asks residents about their water quality. Las Cruces Utilities and Water staff did not create, distribute, or authorize these notices, the City of La...
El Paso City Council weighs new crypto kiosk warnings amid scam surge Bitcoin World
El Paso City Council weighs new warning rules for cryptocurrency kiosks amid scams KFOX
El Paso to consider crypto ATM regulation ATM Marketplace
El Paso City Council considers ordinance targeting misleading water quality solicitations KVIA
El Paso to crack down on 'shady' water solicitations El Paso Times
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