Localcoin Joins RCMP-Led Maple Disruption 2.0 to Stop Fraud at the Bitcoin ATM

Localcoin was one of 50+ organizations behind more than 10,500 disruptive actions against fraudsters in a single week

TORONTO, Nov. 11, 2026 /CNW/ -- Localcoin, Canada's largest Bitcoin ATM network, was one of more than 50 organizations that took part in Maple Disruption 2.0, a national operation organized by the RCMP's National Cybercrime Coordination Centre (NC3) and the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre (CAFC).

From November 2 to 6, partners from law enforcement, financial services, telecommunications, technology and the cryptocurrency sector coordinated more than 10,500 disruptive actions against the phone numbers, email accounts, websites and financial accounts criminals rely on, according to the RCMP. Based on RCMP figures, participation doubled and disruptive actions more than tripled compared with the first Maple Disruption in 2025.

Bitcoin ATMs are where some scams try to turn pressure into cash. Fraudsters posing as government agencies, banks or romantic partners coach victims to withdraw money and convert it to cryptocurrency, which makes the kiosk one of the last places a scam in progress can still be stopped. During the operation, Localcoin worked with partners to identify and act on indicators of scam activity across its Canadian network; deployed its compliance team to prevent at-risk transactions; and contributed front-line indicators from its kiosks to help partners act on fraud enablers faster.

"Scammers count on people being pressured when they reach the ATM. That's exactly where we can step in," said Tristan Fong, CEO of Localcoin. "Maple Disruption showed what happens when the people who see fraud at the point of cash work shoulder to shoulder with police, banks and telcos."

Anyone targeted by a scam, fraud or cybercrime should contact local police and report it at reportcyberandfraud.canada.ca/ or 1-888-495-8501. Every report helps build a clearer picture of the threat and strengthens collective disruption efforts.

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About Localcoin

Founded in Toronto in 2016, Localcoin is Canada's largest Bitcoin ATM network, with more than 1,000 kiosks across the country and over 2,100 worldwide. Registered with FINTRAC, Localcoin lets anyone buy or sell crypto with cash in minutes, backed by live customer support. Its mission is simple: making crypto accessible. localcoinatm.com

Questions about the operation's overall results should be directed to RCMP Media Relations, 613-843-5999.

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