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ATMs Now Checking Vax Cards? The Wild World of Conspiracy Banking
Could a New Wave of ATMs Really Enforce Vaccine Compliance? Let’s Cut Through the Fear and Fiction
The latest buzz in the world of technology and finance suggests that your local ATM might soon demand your vaccination status before dispensing cash. It sounds like the plot of a dystopian novel, but rumors have swirled online, fueled by a video claiming that new ATMs at the University of Virginia’s Credit Union are set to enforce vaccine compliance. Let’s dive into the heart of this story, unpack the facts, and explore what it all means.
The Rumor Mill: ATMs, Vaccines, and the “Beast Banking System”
The video in question, circulating online, features a couple inspecting a new ATM at the UVA Community Credit Union. They speculate that this machine, manufactured by South Korean company Hyosung, may soon require users to present proof of vaccination before accessing their funds. The man in the video points out several features of the ATM, including what he describes as a “bar to possibly scan your license plate or your vehicle,” an ID scanner, and a palm scanner.
As the video unfolds, the man asserts that these components could be used to enforce a “beast…
