AARP Hawaii

06/19/2026

Cyrptocurrency kiosk operators are lobbying the governor to veto a bill to protect Hawai'i consumers. We're urging Governor Josh Green to sign the bill and protect kupuna from losing millions of dollars in scams involving cyrpto kiosks/ATMs.
Ask the governor to sign the bill: http://spr.ly/6181B82ENd and watch this story from Hawaii News Now Mahealani Richardson:
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Gov. Josh Green is weighing a bill to ban cash crypto purchases at kiosks; supporters cite fraud losses while operators warn it could hurt access.

06/17/2026

Scammers have a new favorite word: Recall. Has a scammer tried to trick you like this yet? Beware of this new fraud attempt. http://spr.ly/6186BDKVwK

06/16/2026

Mahalo KHON2 News Sam Spangler for your story on scammers targeting kupuna with money. can help stop one method scammers use to steal money by signing House Bill 1642. The bill will stop frauds involving cryptocurrency kiosks/ATMS. Ask the governor to sign it: http://spr.ly/6188B82EMM

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06/15/2026

Hawai’i should become the 30th state to protect consumers from scammers who use cryptocurrency kiosks/ATM to steal. House Bill 1672 is on Governor Josh Green’s desk. Urge him to sign it — action.aarp.org/hifightfraud

06/13/2026

We had fun. If you missed our Reunion Vibes dance party, keep checking our page or http://spr.ly/6182BD6qTG to find out when we're throwing the next party. And mahalo to those who came and our volunteers for making it happen.

06/10/2026

A Social Security shortfall threatens our hard-earned money. Message Congress and tell them to fix this: http://spr.ly/6182B8F4rE

06/09/2026

Americans have spoken clearly. They expect what they’ve earned to be protected. AARP is urging Congress to act now to strengthen it and keep its promise. http://spr.ly/6187B8F7zB

06/09/2026

Governor Josh Green can save consumers millions of dollars by signing House Bill 1642, which would stop scammers from using crytocurrency kiosks/ATMs to steal money. Last year Hawai'i residents reported losing $3.85 million to scams involving crypto kiosks -- nearly four times the amount lost in 2024. Tell the governor to fight fraud, side with consumers and sign HB 1642 -- http://action.aarp.org/hifightfraud?cmp=SNO-FB-FRD-HI&socialid=20774092070

06/05/2026

Hawai'i should become the 31st state to pass a law to protect consumers from losing money to cryptocurrency kiosk/ATM fraud. House Bill 1642, which would ban deposits into these machines, is awaiting Governor Josh Green's signature to become law. Go to http://action.aarp.org/hifightfraud?cmp=SNO-FB-FRD-HI&socialid=20733028483 to ask the governor to fight fraud by signing the bill.