Rhiana Whitson

Rhiana Whitson, an investigative business reporter for ABC, dives deep into the troubling rise of crypto ATMs and their connection to scams. She reveals how these machines have quickly proliferated across Australia, driven by a surge in cryptocurrency interest. Whitson shares harrowing stories, like that of a pensioner losing her life savings. She also discusses regulatory gaps, the challenges of tracing funds, and the need for urgent consumer awareness as criminals exploit these unregulated platforms.