In Washington, Learn How to Protect Yourself from Ever-Changing Fraud
Posted on 04/07/25
by Ann Hardie
This past January, scammers posing as computer and bank representatives stole $5,000 from an account belonging to Janet Heise. The AARP volunteer from Lacey came close to losing an additional $52,500 at a different financial institution after the criminals claimed that both her accounts had been compromised by someone trying to buy pornography.
“I believed them,” says Heise, 71, a retired educator who gave the scammers access to her account information. By the time she figured out that she had been deceived, she was able to stop the larger transaction from going through.
Heise is not alone. In 2024, 56,358 Washington consumers reported cases of fraud, including imposter scams, with losses totaling $297.2 million, Federal Trade Commission data shows. Officials say that due to persistent underreporting, the true numbers are far higher.
AARP Washington is working to prevent even more people from losing money to increasingly sophisticated criminals. The efforts are led by fraud prevention specialist Kay Tomlinson and other AARP volunteers, and they include Fraud Watch Friday, an online event on the third Friday of each month. Topics range from romance schemes to home repair scams, identity theft to email phishing. The effort is supported by the nonprofit credit union BECU.
AARP Washington also has a wealth of fraud-fighting information on its website, and its Speakers Bureau volunteers regularly educate community groups on the latest scams and how to protect against them.
“Fraud and scams have been around forever, but they certainly have changed — and seem to not only change, but proliferate,” says Tomlinson, who serves on AARP Washington’s Executive Council and is a volunteer with its Speakers Bureau. She spent a career in global financial management before retiring in 2018.
‘Tech support’ turned bad
Heise says her defenses were down when she became a fraud victim — her brother had died unexpectedly the day before. She says she clicked on a Facebook link that froze her screen, and a number appeared claiming to be Apple support. “I called the number, and boy, did they trap me,” she says.
The “Apple” worker on the other end of the line was actually a criminal who had somehow hacked her computer and said someone had accessed her financial accounts; he offered to connect her with her banks. Heise provided him with the numbers to the fraud units, but he instead conferenced her in with other scammers who said they were transferring her money into a “safety storage place.”
Heise became aware of the ruse when they told her at the end of the ordeal, “Don’t tell your friends, don’t call your bank and don’t report this to the police,” she recalls. “I hung up immediately and went, ‘Janet, you’ve been screwed.’”
She called her local credit union, and they froze the $52,500 transaction. Her other bank said she would have to appear in person to freeze the account, which she couldn’t do in time. She did report the incident to security at her retirement community, the local police and the FBI, but so far, the scammers haven’t been identified.
“I am trying to be more cautious,” she says, “but at the same time, alerting friends and neighbors … to what happened to me.”
AI, virtual kiosks the latest fraud tools
Many of the latest scams use artificial intelligence technology. Scammers use AI to generate text messages that appear to be from legitimate sources to deceive people into giving their personal or financial information. “They can send hundreds of thousands of texts with the push of a button,” Tomlinson says.
Scammers also can use AI to produce realistic-sounding voice recordings or even videos that impersonate family and friends asking for money or personal information. “It’s getting so good now, it’s hard to tell what’s real and what’s not,” Tomlinson says. She advises families to come up with a prearranged word that they can share over the phone or text to prove they are who they say. (For a deeper dive on AI and how to avoid scams using it, the AARP Washington Speakers Bureau offers the presentation, “A.I. 101: Artificial Intelligence and Fraud,” free to community groups.)
Another tool that scammers have started using to steal money is cryptocurrency ATMs — also known as Bitcoin ATMs or virtual currency kiosks — that have popped up in gas stations, convenience stores and other businesses. The ATMs are one way for people to convert dollars into cryptocurrency, a digital or virtual currency. Scammers like crypto ATMs because transactions can be hard to trace.
The FTC says that losses through Bitcoin ATM scams increased almost tenfold nationally from 2020 to 2023. During the first half of 2024, losses topped $65 million, with people 60 and older more than three times as likely as younger adults to report a loss.
Legislation sought to curb abuses
During the 2025 session of the Washington State Legislature, AARP Washington advocated for Senate Bill 5280, hoping to rein in crypto abuses. The bill — which ultimately didn't pass — sought to boost regulation of crypto ATMs and would have added new consumer protections, including requiring kiosk operators to alert consumers of potential fraud and financial losses that may not be able to be recovered. The bill also would have limited the amount of money that could be deposited or withdrawn into a crypto ATM to $1,000 a day. Currently, there is no limit, and people can lose tens of thousands of dollars, if not more, in one transaction.
“Scammers try to get the person into a heightened state of emotional being,” says Cathy MacCaul, AARP Washington’s advocacy director. That, she adds, can cause them to “make bad decisions.”
Other states have passed laws to curb crypto ATM-related fraud. As an example, Vermont crypto ATMS now have a $1,000 daily cash transaction limit, and in Minnesota, daily transactions are capped at $2,000 for new customers, who can also get refunds for fraud losses that are reported within 14 days.
MacCaul says the crypto ATM industry can still make money. “What we’re saying really simply is, ‘We want you to be able to do business here in Washington state — but you have to play by the rules,’ ” she says. “Here are the rules.”
(This story was updated April 17, 2025, after the legislation failed to pass during the 2025 legislative session.)
Ann Hardie spent a decade covering aging issues for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. She has written for the Bulletin for 16 years.
- AARP Washington’s Fraud Watch Friday Led by volunteers from the AARP Fraud Watch Network, AARP Washington hosts an online event on the third Friday of each month, starting at 10:30 a.m. The interactive discussions cover the latest in scams and fraud.
- AARP Washington Speakers Bureau Trained volunteers can speak to groups at no cost on a variety of topics, including fraud prevention.
- AARP Fraud Watch Network A free resource with information on how to proactively spot scams and get guidance from fraud specialists. The number to the AARP Fraud Watch Network Helpline is 877-908-3360.
- Free shredding event from BECU and AARP Free shredding will be provided on Saturday, April 26, in Tukwila, Federal Way, Everett and Bellingham.
- What to Know About Cryptocurrency Scams
- $12.5 Billion Reported Lost to Scams and Fraud in 2024, Older Adults Hit Hard
- Five of the Biggest Scams to Watch For in 2025
- Federal Trade Commission: Primer on Cryptocurrency
How to Avoid Extortion Scams
This story is provided by AARP Washington. Visit the AARP Washington page for more news, events, and programs affecting retirement, health care, and more.
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"Resource/aarp2_master.footer.html");$viewFile = '/var/www/vhosts/vcc_staging/app/View/Layouts/aarp_2023.ctp' $dataForView = array( 'content_for_layout' => '<div class="row twoColumnLayout"> <div class="col-md-8 left-rail"><div class="module clearfix"><div class="ar-basic-box"> <div> <div class="module-spacer"> <header><h1 class="article-headline">In Washington, Learn How to Protect Yourself from Ever-Changing Fraud</h1></header> <div class="posted-on"> Posted on 04/07/25 by <b>Ann Hardie</b> </div> </div> <div class="module-spacer"> <span class="blog-content"><p><div class="RichTextArticleBody"> <div class="RichTextArticleBody-body"><p>This past January, scammers posing as computer and bank representatives stole $5,000 from an account belonging to Janet Heise. The AARP volunteer from Lacey came close to losing an additional $52,500 at a different financial institution after the criminals claimed that both her accounts had been compromised by someone trying to buy pornography.<br><br>“I believed them,” says Heise, 71, a retired educator who gave the scammers access to her account information. By the time she figured out that she had been deceived, she was able to stop the larger transaction from going through.<br><br>Heise is not alone. In 2024, 56,358 Washington consumers reported cases of fraud, including imposter scams, with losses totaling $297.2 million, Federal Trade Commission data shows. Officials say that due to persistent underreporting, the true numbers are far higher.<br><br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/washington/?cmp=RDRCT-ICM-WELCOMEKIT-STATES-WA" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">AARP Washington</a></span></span> is working to prevent even more people from losing money to increasingly sophisticated criminals. The efforts are led by fraud prevention specialist Kay Tomlinson and other AARP volunteers, and they include Fraud Watch Friday, an online event on the third Friday of each month. Topics range from romance schemes to home repair scams, identity theft to email phishing. The effort is supported by the nonprofit credit union BECU.<br><br>AARP Washington also has a wealth of fraud-fighting information on its website, and its Speakers Bureau volunteers regularly educate community groups on the latest scams and how to protect against them.<br><br>“Fraud and scams have been around forever, but they certainly have changed — and seem to not only change, but proliferate,” says Tomlinson, who serves on AARP Washington’s Executive Council and is a volunteer with its Speakers Bureau. She spent a career in global financial management before retiring in 2018.<br><br><b> ‘Tech support’ turned bad</b><br><br>Heise says her defenses were down when she became a fraud victim — her brother had died unexpectedly the day before. She says she clicked on a Facebook link that froze her screen, and a number appeared claiming to be Apple support. “I called the number, and boy, did they trap me,” she says.<br><br>The “Apple” worker on the other end of the line was actually a criminal who had somehow hacked her computer and said someone had accessed her financial accounts; he offered to connect her with her banks. Heise provided him with the numbers to the fraud units, but he instead conferenced her in with other scammers who said they were transferring her money into a “safety storage place.”<br><br>Heise became aware of the ruse when they told her at the end of the ordeal, “Don’t tell your friends, don’t call your bank and don’t report this to the police,” she recalls. “I hung up immediately and went, ‘Janet, you’ve been screwed.’”<br><br>She called her local credit union, and they froze the $52,500 transaction. Her other bank said she would have to appear in person to freeze the account, which she couldn’t do in time. She did report the incident to security at her retirement community, the local police and the FBI, but so far, the scammers haven’t been identified.<br><br>“I am trying to be more cautious,” she says, “but at the same time, alerting friends and neighbors … to what happened to me.”<br><br><b>AI, virtual kiosks the latest fraud tools</b><br><br>Many of the latest scams use artificial intelligence technology. Scammers use AI to generate text messages that appear to be from legitimate sources to deceive people into giving their personal or financial information. “They can send hundreds of thousands of texts with the push of a button,” Tomlinson says.<br><br>Scammers also can use AI to produce realistic-sounding voice recordings or even videos that impersonate family and friends asking for money or personal information. “It’s getting so good now, it’s hard to tell what’s real and what’s not,” Tomlinson says. She advises families to come up with a prearranged word that they can share over the phone or text to prove they are who they say. (For a deeper dive on AI and how to avoid scams using it, the AARP Washington Speakers Bureau offers the presentation, “A.I. 101: Artificial Intelligence and Fraud,” free to community groups.)<br><br>Another tool that scammers have started using to steal money is cryptocurrency ATMs — also known as Bitcoin ATMs or virtual currency kiosks — that have popped up in gas stations, convenience stores and other businesses. The ATMs are one way for people to convert dollars into cryptocurrency, a digital or virtual currency. Scammers like crypto ATMs because transactions can be hard to trace.<br><br>The FTC says that losses through Bitcoin ATM scams increased almost tenfold nationally from 2020 to 2023. During the first half of 2024, losses topped $65 million, with people 60 and older more than three times as likely as younger adults to report a loss.<br><br><b>Legislation sought to curb abuses</b><br><br>During the 2025 session of the Washington State Legislature, AARP Washington advocated for <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=5280&Initiative=False&Year=2025" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Senate Bill 5280</a></span></span>, hoping to rein in crypto abuses. The bill — which ultimately didn't pass — sought to boost regulation of crypto ATMs and would have added new consumer protections, including requiring kiosk operators to alert consumers of potential fraud and financial losses that may not be able to be recovered. The bill also would have limited the amount of money that could be deposited or withdrawn into a crypto ATM to $1,000 a day. Currently, there is no limit, and people can lose tens of thousands of dollars, if not more, in one transaction.<br><br>“Scammers try to get the person into a heightened state of emotional being,” says Cathy MacCaul, AARP Washington’s advocacy director. That, she adds, can cause them to “make bad decisions.”<br><br>Other states have passed laws to curb crypto ATM-related fraud. As an example, Vermont crypto ATMS now have a $1,000 daily cash transaction limit, and in Minnesota, daily transactions are capped at $2,000 for new customers, who can also get refunds for fraud losses that are reported within 14 days.<br><br>MacCaul says the crypto ATM industry can still make money. “What we’re saying really simply is, ‘We want you to be able to do business here in Washington state — but you have to play by the rules,’ ” she says. “Here are the rules.” <br><br><i>(This story was updated April 17, 2025, after the legislation failed to pass during the 2025 legislative session.)</i><br><br><i>Ann Hardie spent a decade covering aging issues for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. She has written for the Bulletin for 16 years.</i><br> <br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><bsp-inline-h2 class="inline-heading"><b>AARP Washington resources:</b></bsp-inline-h2></span></span><br></p><ul><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/washington/online-fraud-watch-friday-events-fight-back-against-scams" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>AARP Washington’s Fraud Watch Friday</b></a></span></span> Led by volunteers from the AARP Fraud Watch Network, AARP Washington hosts an online event on the third Friday of each month, starting at 10:30 a.m. The interactive discussions cover the latest in scams and fraud.</li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/washington/need-a-speaker-we-can-help?CMP=RDRCT-STATES-WA-OTHER-SPEAKERS-072319" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>AARP Washington Speakers Bureau</b></a></span></span> Trained volunteers can speak to groups at no cost on a variety of topics, including fraud prevention.</li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/money/scams-fraud/about-fraud-watch-network/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>AARP Fraud Watch Network</b></a></span></span> A free resource with information on how to proactively spot scams and get guidance from fraud specialists. The number to the AARP Fraud Watch Network Helpline is 877-908-3360.</li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/washington/becu-shred-and-e-cycle-event?CMP=RDRCT-STATES-FRAUD" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>Free shredding event from BECU and AARP</b></a></span></span> Free shredding will be provided on Saturday, April 26, in Tukwila, Federal Way, Everett and Bellingham.</li></ul><p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><bsp-inline-h2 class="inline-heading"><b>Also of interest:</b></bsp-inline-h2></span></span><br></p><ul><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/money/scams-fraud/cryptocurrency/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>What to Know About Cryptocurrency Scams</b></a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/money/scams-fraud/older-adults-ftc-fraud-report.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>$12.5 Billion Reported Lost to Scams and Fraud in 2024, Older Adults Hit Hard</b></a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/money/scams-fraud/biggest-scams-2025/ " target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>Five of the Biggest Scams to Watch For in 2025</b></a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://consumer.ftc.gov/articles/what-know-about-cryptocurrency-and-scams" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>Federal Trade Commission: Primer on Cryptocurrency</b></a></span></span></li></ul><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><span class="VideoEnhancement" data-video-disable-history data-embeddedvideo-container> <div class="VideoEnhancement-player"><bsp-brightcoveplayer data-video-player class="BrightcoveVideoPlayer" data-account="3772599298001" data-player="KM9xJAJa4" data-video-id="6127840734001" data-video-title="How to Avoid Extortion Scams" > <video class="video-js" id="BrightcoveVideoPlayer-6127840734001" data-video-id="6127840734001" data-account="" data-player="KM9xJAJa4" data-embed="default" controls ></video> </bsp-brightcoveplayer> </div> <div class="VideoEnhancement-title">How to Avoid Extortion Scams</div> </span> </div> </div><p> <br></p></div> </div> </p></span> </div> </div> <p><i>This story is provided by AARP Washington. 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#0000BB">$match</span><span style="color: #007700">[</span><span style="color: #0000BB">1</span><span style="color: #007700">],</span><span style="color: #0000BB">2</span><span style="color: #007700">);</span></span></code> <span class="code-highlight"><code><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000BB"> $text </span><span style="color: #007700">= </span><span style="color: #0000BB">str_replace</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$match</span><span style="color: #007700">[</span><span style="color: #0000BB">0</span><span style="color: #007700">], (</span><span style="color: #0000BB">strtolower</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$town</span><span style="color: #007700">[</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$token</span><span style="color: #007700">]) != </span><span style="color: #0000BB">strtolower</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$keyword</span><span style="color: #007700">) ? </span><span style="color: #0000BB">self</span><span style="color: #007700">::</span><span style="color: #0000BB">replace</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$match</span><span style="color: #007700">[</span><span style="color: #0000BB">2</span><span style="color: #007700">], </span><span style="color: #0000BB">$town</span><span style="color: #007700">, </span><span style="color: #0000BB">$callCake</span><span style="color: #007700">): </span><span style="color: #DD0000">''</span><span style="color: #007700">), </span><span style="color: #0000BB">$text</span><span style="color: #007700">);</span></span></code></span></pre><pre id="cakeErr680ed3cc5ae6a-context" class="cake-context" style="display: none;">$text = '<!--default--> <!-- module_RHS - AARP Events --> {ifnot_slug==healthy-living/map} {module_RHS - AARP Events} {endif} {module_RHS - Tout A} {module_RHS - Ad Slot 1} {module_RHS - Join AARP Today} {module_RHS - Ad Slot 2} {module_FB - State Side Panel} {module_RHS - State Contact Us}' $town = array( '_id' => '576180560c4e268f7f8b8661', 'city' => 'Lincoln', 'state' => 'NE', 'nearby' => array( (int) 0 => array( 'city' => 'Lincoln', 'state' => 'NE', 'sef_url' => 'lincoln-ne' ), (int) 1 => array( 'city' => 'Walton', 'state' => 'NE', 'sef_url' => 'walton-ne' ), (int) 2 => array( 'city' => 'Denton', 'state' => 'NE', 'sef_url' => 'denton-ne' ), (int) 3 => array( 'city' => 'Raymond', 'state' => 'NE', 'sef_url' => 'raymond-ne' ), (int) 4 => array( 'city' => 'Malcolm', 'state' => 'NE', 'sef_url' => 'malcolm-ne' ), (int) 5 => array( 'city' => 'Roca', 'state' => 'NE', 'sef_url' => 'roca-ne' ), (int) 6 => array( 'city' => 'Waverly', 'state' => 'NE', 'sef_url' => 'waverly-ne' ), (int) 7 => array( 'city' => 'Davey', 'state' => 'NE', 'sef_url' => 'davey-ne' ), (int) 8 => array( 'city' => 'Pleasant Dale', 'state' => 'NE', 'sef_url' => 'pleasant-dale-ne' ), (int) 9 => array( 'city' => 'Martell', 'state' => 'NE', 'sef_url' => 'martell-ne' ), (int) 10 => array( 'city' => 'Sprague', 'state' => 'NE', 'sef_url' => 'sprague-ne' ), (int) 11 => array( 'city' => 'Bennet', 'state' => 'NE', 'sef_url' => 'bennet-ne' ), (int) 12 => array( 'city' => 'Hickman', 'state' => 'NE', 'sef_url' => 'hickman-ne' ), (int) 13 => array( 'city' => 'Eagle', 'state' => 'NE', 'sef_url' => 'eagle-ne' ), (int) 14 => array( 'city' => 'Alvo', 'state' => 'NE', 'sef_url' => 'alvo-ne' ) ), 'local' => array( (int) 0 => 'lincoln-ne', (int) 1 => 'walton-ne', (int) 2 => 'denton-ne', (int) 3 => 'raymond-ne', (int) 4 => 'malcolm-ne', (int) 5 => 'roca-ne', (int) 6 => 'waverly-ne', (int) 7 => 'davey-ne', (int) 8 => 'pleasant-dale-ne', (int) 9 => 'martell-ne' ), 'season' => 'spring', 'aarp-events-image' => 'aarp-events', 'amusement-parks-image' => 'amusement-warm-c', 'arts-entertainment-image' => 'arts-all-bm', 'asset_version' => '240925', 'beaches-lakes-image' => 'beaches-lakes-cool-c', 'billboard1_caption' => 'Spring', 'billboard1_image_url' => '{local_happenings-image}', 'billboard1_link_url' => '/{local_sef_url}/happenings/', 'billboard1_subtitle' => 'See the Real Possibilities', 'billboard1_thumb_title' => ' Happenings', 'billboard1_thumb_url' => '{local_happenings-image}', 'billboard1_title' => 'Get to know AARP in {local_city_c}', 'billboard2_image_url' => '{local_season-image}', 'billboard2_link_url' => '/{local_sef_url}/{local_season}-fun/', 'billboard2_subtitle' => 'Explore fun and interesting things to do this {local_season} near you!', 'billboard2_thumb_title' => '{local_season_header}', 'billboard2_thumb_url' => '{local_season-image}', 'billboard2_title' => 'Time for {local_season_header}!', 'billboard3_image_url' => '{local_volunteering-image}', 'billboard3_link_url' => '/{local_sef_url}/volunteering/', 'billboard3_subtitle' => 'Make a difference!', 'billboard3_thumb_title' => 'Volunteering', 'billboard3_thumb_url' => '{local_volunteering-image}', 'billboard3_title' => 'Volunteering lifts 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"/dallas-tx/fight-fraud/" }, "denver-co": { "name": "Denver, CO", "path": "/denver-co/fight-fraud/" }, "detroit-mi": { "name": "Detroit, MI", "path": "/detroit-mi/fight-fraud/" }, "orlando-fl": { "name": "Central Florida, FL", "path": "/orlando-fl/fight-fraud/?showtowns=true" }, "houston-tx": { "name": "Houston, TX", "path": "/houston-tx/fight-fraud/" }, "brookhaven-ny": { "name": "Long Island, NY", "path": "/brookhaven-ny/fight-fraud/?showtowns=true" }, "san-diego-ca": { "name": "San Diego County, CA", "path": "/san-diego-ca/fight-fraud/" }, "miami-fl": { "name": "South Florida, FL", "path": "/miami-fl/fight-fraud/" } }, "code": "CSN-LOCAL-GROUP2" }, { "towns": { "charlotte-nc": { "name": "Charlotte, NC", "path": "/charlotte-nc/aarp-events/" }, "boston-ma": { "name": "Greater Boston, MA", "path": "/boston-ma/aarp-events/?showtowns=true" }, "indianapolis-in": { "name": "Indianapolis, IN", "path": "/indianapolis-in/aarp-events/" }, "las-vegas-nv": { "name": "Las Vegas, NV", "path": 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"/omaha-ne/fight-fraud/" } }, "code": "CSN-LOCAL-GROUP4" }, { "towns": { "des-moines-ia": { "name": "Des Moines, IA", "path": "/des-moines-ia/aarp-events/" }, "fargo-nd": { "name": "Fargo, ND", "path": "/fargo-nd/aarp-events/" }, "allentown-pa": { "name": "Lehigh Valley, PA", "path": "/allentown-pa/aarp-events/?showtowns=true" }, "dale-city-va": { "name": "Prince William County, VA", "path": "/dale-city-va/aarp-events/" }, "worcester-ma": { "name": "Worcester County, MA", "path": "/worcester-ma/aarp-events/" } }, "code": "CSN-LOCAL-GROUP5" }, { "towns": { "charleston-wv": { "name": "Charleston, WV", "path": "/charleston-wv/aarp-events/" }, "helena-mt": { "name": "Lewis and Clark County, MT", "path": "/helena-mt/aarp-events/" }, "manchester-nh": { "name": "New Hampshire, NH", "path": "/manchester-nh/aarp-events/" }, "providence-ri": { "name": "Providence, RI", "path": "/providence-ri/aarp-events/" } }, "code": "CSN-LOCAL-GROUP6" }]', 'cvent_display_module' => 'false', 'cvent_widget_city' => '{local_city_state}', 'embed_video' => '<iframe width="100%" height="349" src="//players.brightcove.net/3772599298001/HkD6Qklb_default/index.html?videoId={local_embed_video_2}" allowfullscreen frameborder="0"></iframe>', 'espanol-news-header' => 'Noticias de {local_city}', 'espanol-news-image' => 'losangeles-spanish', 'events-image' => 'events-all', 'events_careversation_group_min' => '8', 'events_driversafety_group_min' => '8', 'events_index_slot1' => '{module_Cvent New Widget Section 3}', 'events_tek_group_min' => '8', 'event_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/responsive/events-all-1140x655.jpg', 'event_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/event.jpg', 'event_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/event-t.jpg', 'fall-fun-image' => 'fall-fun-all-1-pumpkins', 'fallfun_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/fall-fun10-big-t.jpg', 'fallfun_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/fall-fun10.jpg', 'fallfun_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/fall-fun10-t.jpg', 'farmers-markets-image' => 'farmers-markets-c', 'find_it_fast_link_url' => 'jobs', 'find_it_fast_title' => 'Work & Jobs', 'gfg-image' => 'gfg-warm-c-2', 'google_disclaimer' => '<p><b>Please note:</b> These listings are provided via Google for the {local_city} community. <b>Listings here do NOT imply that an AARP member discount is offered.</b> Please see the <a href="https://www.aarp.org/benefits-discounts/" target="_blank">AARP Membership & Benefits page</a> for a listing of businesses that do provide a member discount.</p>', 'happenings-image' => 'happenings-rural', 'happenings-tbd-pilot-text' => '<h2><span>Discover everything you can do with AARP</span></h2> <h3><span>See fun events, local offers, and more right where you live.</span></h3>', 'happenings_default_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/responsive/aarp-default-rp-min.png', 'happenings_gold_slug_line_10up' => 'AARP in {local_community_name}', 'happenings_gold_slug_line_state' => 'AARP in {local_full_state}', 'happenings_gold_slug_line_state_es' => 'AARP en {local_full_state}', 'happenings_heading' => '{local_city} Happenings', 'happenings_twitter_header' => 'More from {local_city}', 'hiking-image' => 'hiking-cool-c', 'hiking_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn.local.aarp.org/img/template/thumbs/hiking3-big-t.jpg', 'hiking_hero_image' => 'https://cdn.local.aarp.org/img/template/hero/hiking3.jpg', 'hiking_thumb' => 'https://cdn.local.aarp.org/img/template/thumbs/hiking3-t.jpg', 'home_events_slot1' => '{module_Cvent New Widget Section}', 'home_events_slot2' => '{module_HP - Blog - Learn More}', 'home_intro_text' => '<p> Select your community from the list below to learn about great programs, stimulating things to do, local services, discounts and more! </p>', 'hp-event-tout' => '{if_facebook_link}<div class="module-spacer text-center"> <div class="fb-page" data-href="{local_facebook_link}" data-tabs="timeline" data-small-header="false" data-adapt-container-width="true" data-hide-cover="false" data-show-facepile="true"><blockquote cite="{local_facebook_link}" class="fb-xfbml-parse-ignore"><a href="{local_facebook_link}">Facebook</a></blockquote></div></div> {endif}', 'ice_skating_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/responsive/ice-skating-all-1140x655.jpg', 'ice_skating_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/ice-skating.jpg', 'ice_skating_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/ice-skating-t.jpg', 'image_url' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/working-for-you.jpeg', 'jobs_widget_city' => '{local_city_c}', 'm2mredirect' => 'True', 'movies-image' => 'movies-all-c', 'movies_robots' => 'noindex, follow', 'name' => 'In Your Community', 'nature_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/nature-center2-big-t.jpg', 'nature_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/nature-center2.jpg', 'nature_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/nature-center2-t.jpg', 'nearme_map_radius' => '20', 'nearme_map_zip' => '{local_zip}', 'omniture_cookie' => 'lincoln-ne-cp', 'page-title-right' => '{module_Event Snapshot Newsletter Signup}', 'parks-image' => 'parks-warm-c', 'pilot_towns_banner_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/classic/happenings-rural-240x140.jpg', 'pumpkin-picking-image' => 'fall-fun-all-1-pumpkins', 'recommendation_form_email' => 'jgunderson-palmer@aarp.org,bekim@americantowns.com,katherine@americantowns.com', 'recreation-image' => 'rec-cool-b', 'restaurantform_email' => 'bmazur@aarp.org,bekim@americantowns.com', 'restaurant_radius' => '10,20,30', 'season-activities' => 'Walking, microbreweries ', 'season-image' => 'spring-fun-warm-m', 'seasonal_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/seasonal-big-t.jpg', 'seasonal_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/seasonal.jpg', 'seasonal_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/seasonal-t.jpg', 'season_header' => 'Spring Fun', 'season_title' => 'Spring', 'skiing_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/skiing-big-t.jpg', 'skiing_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/skiing.jpg', 'skiing_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/skiing-t.jpg', 'spring-fun-image' => 'spring-fun-warm-m', 'state_blog_header' => 'AARP State News', 'state_blog_name' => 'Nebraska', 'summer-fun-image' => 'summer-fun-warm-m', 'tas_state_link' => 'https://takeastand.aarp.org/congressional-action-chart/?state={local_full_state_c}', 'term' => 'in Lincoln', 'thingstodo_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/things-to-do3-big-t.jpg', 'thingstodo_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/things-to-do3.jpg', 'thingstodo_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/things-to-do3-t.jpg', 'vcc_featured_image' => 'https://s3.amazonaws.com/local-aarp/img/vcc/featured/20210430_4C9F7646-96EC-4C88-960A-997CE34788BC.jpg', 'veterans-image' => 'veterans', 'video_tout_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/video-touts/san-antonio-video.png', 'vineyards-wineries-image' => 'wineries', 'volunteer-today-button' => '<span class="media-middle"> <a href="https://www.aarp.org/volunteer/virtual/?intcmp=CSN-LNK-AARPLOCAL-VOLINT-20210331-{local_tracking_code_town}-{local_tracking_code_state}" class="red btn" target="_blank">I WANT TO VOLUNTEER</a> </span>', 'volunteering-image' => 'volunteering-winter', 'volunteering-news-image' => 'volunteer-all-m-hands', 'volunteer_help_image' => 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The AARP volunteer from Lacey came close to losing an additional $52,500 at a different financial institution after the criminals claimed that both her accounts had been compromised by someone trying to buy pornography.<br><br>“I believed them,” says Heise, 71, a retired educator who gave the scammers access to her account information. By the time she figured out that she had been deceived, she was able to stop the larger transaction from going through.<br><br>Heise is not alone. In 2024, 56,358 Washington consumers reported cases of fraud, including imposter scams, with losses totaling $297.2 million, Federal Trade Commission data shows. Officials say that due to persistent underreporting, the true numbers are far higher.<br><br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/washington/?cmp=RDRCT-ICM-WELCOMEKIT-STATES-WA" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">AARP Washington</a></span></span> is working to prevent even more people from losing money to increasingly sophisticated criminals. The efforts are led by fraud prevention specialist Kay Tomlinson and other AARP volunteers, and they include Fraud Watch Friday, an online event on the third Friday of each month. Topics range from romance schemes to home repair scams, identity theft to email phishing. The effort is supported by the nonprofit credit union BECU.<br><br>AARP Washington also has a wealth of fraud-fighting information on its website, and its Speakers Bureau volunteers regularly educate community groups on the latest scams and how to protect against them.<br><br>“Fraud and scams have been around forever, but they certainly have changed — and seem to not only change, but proliferate,” says Tomlinson, who serves on AARP Washington’s Executive Council and is a volunteer with its Speakers Bureau. She spent a career in global financial management before retiring in 2018.<br><br><b> ‘Tech support’ turned bad</b><br><br>Heise says her defenses were down when she became a fraud victim — her brother had died unexpectedly the day before. She says she clicked on a Facebook link that froze her screen, and a number appeared claiming to be Apple support. “I called the number, and boy, did they trap me,” she says.<br><br>The “Apple” worker on the other end of the line was actually a criminal who had somehow hacked her computer and said someone had accessed her financial accounts; he offered to connect her with her banks. Heise provided him with the numbers to the fraud units, but he instead conferenced her in with other scammers who said they were transferring her money into a “safety storage place.”<br><br>Heise became aware of the ruse when they told her at the end of the ordeal, “Don’t tell your friends, don’t call your bank and don’t report this to the police,” she recalls. “I hung up immediately and went, ‘Janet, you’ve been screwed.’”<br><br>She called her local credit union, and they froze the $52,500 transaction. Her other bank said she would have to appear in person to freeze the account, which she couldn’t do in time. She did report the incident to security at her retirement community, the local police and the FBI, but so far, the scammers haven’t been identified.<br><br>“I am trying to be more cautious,” she says, “but at the same time, alerting friends and neighbors … to what happened to me.”<br><br><b>AI, virtual kiosks the latest fraud tools</b><br><br>Many of the latest scams use artificial intelligence technology. Scammers use AI to generate text messages that appear to be from legitimate sources to deceive people into giving their personal or financial information. “They can send hundreds of thousands of texts with the push of a button,” Tomlinson says.<br><br>Scammers also can use AI to produce realistic-sounding voice recordings or even videos that impersonate family and friends asking for money or personal information. “It’s getting so good now, it’s hard to tell what’s real and what’s not,” Tomlinson says. She advises families to come up with a prearranged word that they can share over the phone or text to prove they are who they say. (For a deeper dive on AI and how to avoid scams using it, the AARP Washington Speakers Bureau offers the presentation, “A.I. 101: Artificial Intelligence and Fraud,” free to community groups.)<br><br>Another tool that scammers have started using to steal money is cryptocurrency ATMs — also known as Bitcoin ATMs or virtual currency kiosks — that have popped up in gas stations, convenience stores and other businesses. The ATMs are one way for people to convert dollars into cryptocurrency, a digital or virtual currency. Scammers like crypto ATMs because transactions can be hard to trace.<br><br>The FTC says that losses through Bitcoin ATM scams increased almost tenfold nationally from 2020 to 2023. During the first half of 2024, losses topped $65 million, with people 60 and older more than three times as likely as younger adults to report a loss.<br><br><b>Legislation sought to curb abuses</b><br><br>During the 2025 session of the Washington State Legislature, AARP Washington advocated for <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=5280&Initiative=False&Year=2025" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Senate Bill 5280</a></span></span>, hoping to rein in crypto abuses. The bill — which ultimately didn't pass — sought to boost regulation of crypto ATMs and would have added new consumer protections, including requiring kiosk operators to alert consumers of potential fraud and financial losses that may not be able to be recovered. The bill also would have limited the amount of money that could be deposited or withdrawn into a crypto ATM to $1,000 a day. Currently, there is no limit, and people can lose tens of thousands of dollars, if not more, in one transaction.<br><br>“Scammers try to get the person into a heightened state of emotional being,” says Cathy MacCaul, AARP Washington’s advocacy director. That, she adds, can cause them to “make bad decisions.”<br><br>Other states have passed laws to curb crypto ATM-related fraud. As an example, Vermont crypto ATMS now have a $1,000 daily cash transaction limit, and in Minnesota, daily transactions are capped at $2,000 for new customers, who can also get refunds for fraud losses that are reported within 14 days.<br><br>MacCaul says the crypto ATM industry can still make money. “What we’re saying really simply is, ‘We want you to be able to do business here in Washington state — but you have to play by the rules,’ ” she says. “Here are the rules.” <br><br><i>(This story was updated April 17, 2025, after the legislation failed to pass during the 2025 legislative session.)</i><br><br><i>Ann Hardie spent a decade covering aging issues for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. She has written for the Bulletin for 16 years.</i><br> <br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><bsp-inline-h2 class="inline-heading"><b>AARP Washington resources:</b></bsp-inline-h2></span></span><br></p><ul><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/washington/online-fraud-watch-friday-events-fight-back-against-scams" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>AARP Washington’s Fraud Watch Friday</b></a></span></span> Led by volunteers from the AARP Fraud Watch Network, AARP Washington hosts an online event on the third Friday of each month, starting at 10:30 a.m. The interactive discussions cover the latest in scams and fraud.</li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/washington/need-a-speaker-we-can-help?CMP=RDRCT-STATES-WA-OTHER-SPEAKERS-072319" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>AARP Washington Speakers Bureau</b></a></span></span> Trained volunteers can speak to groups at no cost on a variety of topics, including fraud prevention.</li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/money/scams-fraud/about-fraud-watch-network/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>AARP Fraud Watch Network</b></a></span></span> A free resource with information on how to proactively spot scams and get guidance from fraud specialists. The number to the AARP Fraud Watch Network Helpline is 877-908-3360.</li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/washington/becu-shred-and-e-cycle-event?CMP=RDRCT-STATES-FRAUD" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>Free shredding event from BECU and AARP</b></a></span></span> Free shredding will be provided on Saturday, April 26, in Tukwila, Federal Way, Everett and Bellingham.</li></ul><p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><bsp-inline-h2 class="inline-heading"><b>Also of interest:</b></bsp-inline-h2></span></span><br></p><ul><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/money/scams-fraud/cryptocurrency/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>What to Know About Cryptocurrency Scams</b></a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/money/scams-fraud/older-adults-ftc-fraud-report.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>$12.5 Billion Reported Lost to Scams and Fraud in 2024, Older Adults Hit Hard</b></a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/money/scams-fraud/biggest-scams-2025/ " target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>Five of the Biggest Scams to Watch For in 2025</b></a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://consumer.ftc.gov/articles/what-know-about-cryptocurrency-and-scams" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>Federal Trade Commission: Primer on Cryptocurrency</b></a></span></span></li></ul><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><span class="VideoEnhancement" data-video-disable-history data-embeddedvideo-container> <div class="VideoEnhancement-player"><bsp-brightcoveplayer data-video-player class="BrightcoveVideoPlayer" data-account="3772599298001" data-player="KM9xJAJa4" data-video-id="6127840734001" data-video-title="How to Avoid Extortion Scams" > <video class="video-js" id="BrightcoveVideoPlayer-6127840734001" data-video-id="6127840734001" data-account="" data-player="KM9xJAJa4" data-embed="default" controls ></video> </bsp-brightcoveplayer> </div> <div class="VideoEnhancement-title">How to Avoid Extortion Scams</div> </span> </div> </div><p> <br></p></div> </div> </p></span> </div> </div> <p><i>This story is provided by AARP Washington. 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'' : 'none')">Context</a><pre id="cakeErr680ed3cc5ae6a-code" class="cake-code-dump" style="display: none;"><code><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000BB"> </span><span style="color: #007700">if(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">strstr</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$match</span><span style="color: #007700">[</span><span style="color: #0000BB">1</span><span style="color: #007700">],</span><span style="color: #DD0000">'=='</span><span style="color: #007700">)) {</span></span></code> <code><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000BB"> </span><span style="color: #007700">list(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$token</span><span style="color: #007700">,</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$keyword</span><span style="color: #007700">) = </span><span style="color: #0000BB">explode</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #DD0000">"=="</span><span style="color: #007700">,</span><span style="color: 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=> '29945', (int) 26 => '29946', (int) 27 => '29947', (int) 28 => '49182' ), 'has_happenings' => 'true', 'cvent_community_code' => 'ne-lincoln' ) $callCake = true $matches = array( (int) 0 => array( (int) 0 => '{ifnot_slug==healthy-living/map} {module_RHS - AARP Events} {endif}', (int) 1 => 'slug==healthy-living/map', (int) 2 => ' {module_RHS - AARP Events} ' ) ) $match = array( (int) 0 => '{ifnot_slug==healthy-living/map} {module_RHS - AARP Events} {endif}', (int) 1 => 'slug==healthy-living/map', (int) 2 => ' {module_RHS - AARP Events} ' ) $token = 'slug' $keyword = 'healthy-living/map'</pre><pre class="stack-trace">Localize::replace() - APP/Lib/Localize.php, line 152 Modules::render() - APP/Lib/Modules.php, line 9 include - APP/View/Elements/display.ctp, line 13 View::_evaluate() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 971 View::_render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 933 View::render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 473 Controller::render() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 963 AppController::renderPage() - APP/Controller/AppController.php, line 136 BlogsController::display() - APP/Controller/BlogsController.php, line 81 ReflectionMethod::invokeArgs() - [internal], line ?? Controller::invokeAction() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 491 Dispatcher::_invoke() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 193 Dispatcher::dispatch() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 167 [main] - APP/webroot/index.php, line 118</pre></div></pre><div class="module clearfix"><!--default--> <!-- module_RHS - AARP Events --> <div class="ar-basic-box module-spacer"> <header> <div class="pull-right"> <a href="/lincoln-ne/aarp-events/" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-SEEALL-EVENTS"> <img style="width:30px;" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/icons/aarp_event_icon.png" alt="Upcoming AARP Events" /> </a> </div> <h2 class="visible-lg">AARP Events for Lincoln</h2> <h2 class="hidden-lg">AARP Events for Lincoln</h2> </header> <div class="wrap"> <div class="ar-listing snippet"> <ul class="list"> <li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/driver-safety/aarp-smart-driver-bellevue-ne-c37760.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-SMART-DRIVERTM-METROPOLITAN-COMMUNITY-COLLEGE-NORTH-EXPRESS">AARP Smart Driver™: Metropolitan Community College: North Express</a></h2> <p class="time">Wednesday, Apr 30, 2025 at 9:45 a.m. CT</p> <p class="venue">Metropolitan Community College: North Express</p> <p class="loc">Omaha, NE</p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-ne-navigating-trusts-for-estates-legal-insights-and-practical-applications-omaha-ne-51325-mvnghvn7ytx.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-NE-NAVIGATING-TRUSTS-FOR-ESTATES-LEGAL-INSIGHTS-AND-PRACTICAL-APPLICATIONS-OMAHA-NE-51325">AARP NE Navigating Trusts for Estates: Legal Insights and Practical Applications Omaha, NE 5/13/25</a></h2> <p class="time">Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 3:00 p.m. CT</p> <p class="venue">Remington Heights Retirement Community</p> <p class="loc">Omaha, NE</p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/driver-safety/aarp-smart-driver-bellevue-ne-c36456.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-SMART-DRIVERTM-AARP-INFORMATION-CENTER">AARP Smart Driver™: Aarp Information Center</a></h2> <p class="time">Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. CT</p> <p class="venue">Aarp Information Center</p> <p class="loc">Omaha, NE</p> </li> </ul> <p><a class="link-red" href="/lincoln-ne/aarp-events/" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-SEEALL-EVENTS">View All AARP Events<i class="ml-1 fas fa-chevron-right"></i></a></p> </div> </div> </div> <div aria-hidden="true" class="aarpe-ad-wrapper"> <div class="aarpe-ad en clearfix" id="300x250_53475" data-adsize="300x250"> <script type="text/javascript"> if(typeof AARP.ads !== 'undefined'){ AARP.ads.slots({ id:'300x250_53475', size:'300x250'}); } </script> </div> </div> <div class="card-tout card-dark membership-tout" style="margin:0 0 30px 0;height:360px;"> <img class="img-responsive image" title="image of two AARP membership cards" alt="image of two AARP membership cards" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/tout-two-cards.png"> <div class="title">Last Chance to Save!<br />New Pricing Coming in 2025.</div> <br /> <p> This is AARP's first rate increase in 15 years.<br />Don't miss out, join today and save!<br /><br /> </p> <div class="action"> <a class="btn" href="https://appsec.aarp.org/mem/join?campaignid=UAJFT3&intcmp=LNK-CSN-AARPLOCAL-JRTOUT-RR-A-LINCOLN-NE">Join AARP</a> <div class="body">Already a member? <a href="https://appsec.aarp.org/mem/renew?campaignid= UARFT3&intcmp=LNK-CSN-AARPLOCAL-JRTOUT-RR-A-LINCOLN-NE">Renew</a> or <a href="https://www.aarp.org/benefits-discounts/my-membership/print-your-card/">Print Card</a></div> </div> </div> <style> .membership-tout {padding:16px 20px;} .membership-tout .list li { margin: 0; } </style> <div aria-hidden="true" class="aarpe-ad-wrapper"> <div class="aarpe-ad en clearfix" id="300x250_93505" data-adsize="300x250"> <script type="text/javascript"> if(typeof AARP.ads !== 'undefined'){ AARP.ads.slots({ id:'300x250_93505', size:'300x250'}); } </script> </div> </div> <div class="module-spacer text-center"> <div class="fb-page" alt="Image of AARP Nebraska Facebook Page" title="Image of AARP Nebraska Facebook Page" data-href="https://www.facebook.com/AARPNE" data-tabs="timeline" width="" height="" data-small-header="false" data-adapt-container-width="true" data-hide-cover="false" data-show-facepile="true"> <blockquote cite="https://www.facebook.com/AARPNE" class="fb-xfbml-parse-ignore"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/AARPNE">Facebook</a></blockquote> </div> </div> <div class="ar-basic-box module-spacer"> <header> <h2>Contact AARP <br />in Lincoln</h2> </header> <div class="wrap"> <div class="ar-quick-list module-spacer"> <ul class="list-unstyled"> <li><i class="list-icon fa fa-envelope" alt="Email icon" title="Email icon" aria-hidden="true"></i><a href="mailto:NEAARP@aarp.org" target="_blank" rel="noopener">NEAARP@aarp.org</a></li> <li><i class="list-icon fa fa-globe" alt="Globe icon" title="Globe icon" aria-hidden="true"></i><a href="https://states.aarp.org/region/nebraska/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">AARP Nebraska</a></li> <li><i class="list-icon fa fa-map-marker" alt="Map Marker icon" title="Map Marker icon" aria-hidden="true"></i><a href="https://states.aarp.org/we-want-to-hear-from-you-heres-how-to-reach-us/?intcmp=SNG-LNK-AARPLOCAL-CONTACT-20140101-LINCOLN-NE" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Contact Us</a></li> </ul> </div> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/AARPNE" target="_blank" rel="noopener" aria-label="Open Facebook"><img style="max-width: 48px;" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/page/icons/facebook.png" alt="Facebook icon" title="Facebook icon"></a> <a href="https://twitter.com/aarpNE" target="_blank" rel="noopener" aria-label="Open Twitter"><img style="max-width: 48px;" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/page/icons/twitter.png" alt="Twitter icon" title="Twitter icon"></a> </div> </div> </div></div> <div class="col-md-8 left-rail left-bot"></div> <div class="col-md-4 right-rail right-bot thin-rhs"></div> </div> <div class="row oneColumnLayout"> </div> <div class="row oneColumnLayout"> <div class="col-md-12"><!-- script to activate navbar --> <script type="text/javascript"> jQuery(".channelBarMain ul.left li a").click(function() { window.location = jQuery(this).attr('href'); }); </script> </div> </div> ' $scripts_for_layout = '<title>In Washington, Learn How to Protect Yourself from Ever-Changing Fraud</title> <meta name="page_title" content="In Washington, Learn How to Protect Yourself from Ever-Changing Fraud"/> <meta name="robots" content="noindex, nofollow"/> <meta content="This past January, scammers posing as computer and bank representatives stole $5,000 from an account belonging to Janet Heise. 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The AARP volunteer from Lacey came close to losing an additional $52,500 at a different financial institution after the criminals claimed that both her accounts had been compromised by someone trying to buy pornography.<br><br>“I believed them,” says Heise, 71, a retired educator who gave the scammers access to her account information. By the time she figured out that she had been deceived, she was able to stop the larger transaction from going through.<br><br>Heise is not alone. In 2024, 56,358 Washington consumers reported cases of fraud, including imposter scams, with losses totaling $297.2 million, Federal Trade Commission data shows. Officials say that due to persistent underreporting, the true numbers are far higher.<br><br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/washington/?cmp=RDRCT-ICM-WELCOMEKIT-STATES-WA" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">AARP Washington</a></span></span> is working to prevent even more people from losing money to increasingly sophisticated criminals. The efforts are led by fraud prevention specialist Kay Tomlinson and other AARP volunteers, and they include Fraud Watch Friday, an online event on the third Friday of each month. Topics range from romance schemes to home repair scams, identity theft to email phishing. The effort is supported by the nonprofit credit union BECU.<br><br>AARP Washington also has a wealth of fraud-fighting information on its website, and its Speakers Bureau volunteers regularly educate community groups on the latest scams and how to protect against them.<br><br>“Fraud and scams have been around forever, but they certainly have changed — and seem to not only change, but proliferate,” says Tomlinson, who serves on AARP Washington’s Executive Council and is a volunteer with its Speakers Bureau. She spent a career in global financial management before retiring in 2018.<br><br><b> ‘Tech support’ turned bad</b><br><br>Heise says her defenses were down when she became a fraud victim — her brother had died unexpectedly the day before. She says she clicked on a Facebook link that froze her screen, and a number appeared claiming to be Apple support. “I called the number, and boy, did they trap me,” she says.<br><br>The “Apple” worker on the other end of the line was actually a criminal who had somehow hacked her computer and said someone had accessed her financial accounts; he offered to connect her with her banks. Heise provided him with the numbers to the fraud units, but he instead conferenced her in with other scammers who said they were transferring her money into a “safety storage place.”<br><br>Heise became aware of the ruse when they told her at the end of the ordeal, “Don’t tell your friends, don’t call your bank and don’t report this to the police,” she recalls. “I hung up immediately and went, ‘Janet, you’ve been screwed.’”<br><br>She called her local credit union, and they froze the $52,500 transaction. Her other bank said she would have to appear in person to freeze the account, which she couldn’t do in time. She did report the incident to security at her retirement community, the local police and the FBI, but so far, the scammers haven’t been identified.<br><br>“I am trying to be more cautious,” she says, “but at the same time, alerting friends and neighbors … to what happened to me.”<br><br><b>AI, virtual kiosks the latest fraud tools</b><br><br>Many of the latest scams use artificial intelligence technology. Scammers use AI to generate text messages that appear to be from legitimate sources to deceive people into giving their personal or financial information. “They can send hundreds of thousands of texts with the push of a button,” Tomlinson says.<br><br>Scammers also can use AI to produce realistic-sounding voice recordings or even videos that impersonate family and friends asking for money or personal information. “It’s getting so good now, it’s hard to tell what’s real and what’s not,” Tomlinson says. She advises families to come up with a prearranged word that they can share over the phone or text to prove they are who they say. (For a deeper dive on AI and how to avoid scams using it, the AARP Washington Speakers Bureau offers the presentation, “A.I. 101: Artificial Intelligence and Fraud,” free to community groups.)<br><br>Another tool that scammers have started using to steal money is cryptocurrency ATMs — also known as Bitcoin ATMs or virtual currency kiosks — that have popped up in gas stations, convenience stores and other businesses. The ATMs are one way for people to convert dollars into cryptocurrency, a digital or virtual currency. Scammers like crypto ATMs because transactions can be hard to trace.<br><br>The FTC says that losses through Bitcoin ATM scams increased almost tenfold nationally from 2020 to 2023. During the first half of 2024, losses topped $65 million, with people 60 and older more than three times as likely as younger adults to report a loss.<br><br><b>Legislation sought to curb abuses</b><br><br>During the 2025 session of the Washington State Legislature, AARP Washington advocated for <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=5280&Initiative=False&Year=2025" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Senate Bill 5280</a></span></span>, hoping to rein in crypto abuses. The bill — which ultimately didn't pass — sought to boost regulation of crypto ATMs and would have added new consumer protections, including requiring kiosk operators to alert consumers of potential fraud and financial losses that may not be able to be recovered. The bill also would have limited the amount of money that could be deposited or withdrawn into a crypto ATM to $1,000 a day. Currently, there is no limit, and people can lose tens of thousands of dollars, if not more, in one transaction.<br><br>“Scammers try to get the person into a heightened state of emotional being,” says Cathy MacCaul, AARP Washington’s advocacy director. That, she adds, can cause them to “make bad decisions.”<br><br>Other states have passed laws to curb crypto ATM-related fraud. As an example, Vermont crypto ATMS now have a $1,000 daily cash transaction limit, and in Minnesota, daily transactions are capped at $2,000 for new customers, who can also get refunds for fraud losses that are reported within 14 days.<br><br>MacCaul says the crypto ATM industry can still make money. “What we’re saying really simply is, ‘We want you to be able to do business here in Washington state — but you have to play by the rules,’ ” she says. “Here are the rules.” <br><br><i>(This story was updated April 17, 2025, after the legislation failed to pass during the 2025 legislative session.)</i><br><br><i>Ann Hardie spent a decade covering aging issues for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. She has written for the Bulletin for 16 years.</i><br> <br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><bsp-inline-h2 class="inline-heading"><b>AARP Washington resources:</b></bsp-inline-h2></span></span><br></p><ul><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/washington/online-fraud-watch-friday-events-fight-back-against-scams" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>AARP Washington’s Fraud Watch Friday</b></a></span></span> Led by volunteers from the AARP Fraud Watch Network, AARP Washington hosts an online event on the third Friday of each month, starting at 10:30 a.m. The interactive discussions cover the latest in scams and fraud.</li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/washington/need-a-speaker-we-can-help?CMP=RDRCT-STATES-WA-OTHER-SPEAKERS-072319" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>AARP Washington Speakers Bureau</b></a></span></span> Trained volunteers can speak to groups at no cost on a variety of topics, including fraud prevention.</li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/money/scams-fraud/about-fraud-watch-network/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>AARP Fraud Watch Network</b></a></span></span> A free resource with information on how to proactively spot scams and get guidance from fraud specialists. The number to the AARP Fraud Watch Network Helpline is 877-908-3360.</li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/washington/becu-shred-and-e-cycle-event?CMP=RDRCT-STATES-FRAUD" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>Free shredding event from BECU and AARP</b></a></span></span> Free shredding will be provided on Saturday, April 26, in Tukwila, Federal Way, Everett and Bellingham.</li></ul><p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><bsp-inline-h2 class="inline-heading"><b>Also of interest:</b></bsp-inline-h2></span></span><br></p><ul><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/money/scams-fraud/cryptocurrency/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>What to Know About Cryptocurrency Scams</b></a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/money/scams-fraud/older-adults-ftc-fraud-report.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>$12.5 Billion Reported Lost to Scams and Fraud in 2024, Older Adults Hit Hard</b></a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/money/scams-fraud/biggest-scams-2025/ " target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>Five of the Biggest Scams to Watch For in 2025</b></a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://consumer.ftc.gov/articles/what-know-about-cryptocurrency-and-scams" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>Federal Trade Commission: Primer on Cryptocurrency</b></a></span></span></li></ul><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><span class="VideoEnhancement" data-video-disable-history data-embeddedvideo-container> <div class="VideoEnhancement-player"><bsp-brightcoveplayer data-video-player class="BrightcoveVideoPlayer" data-account="3772599298001" data-player="KM9xJAJa4" data-video-id="6127840734001" data-video-title="How to Avoid Extortion Scams" > <video class="video-js" id="BrightcoveVideoPlayer-6127840734001" data-video-id="6127840734001" data-account="" data-player="KM9xJAJa4" data-embed="default" controls ></video> </bsp-brightcoveplayer> </div> <div class="VideoEnhancement-title">How to Avoid Extortion Scams</div> </span> </div> </div><p> <br></p></div> </div> </p></span> </div> </div> <p><i>This story is provided by AARP Washington. 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#007700">) ? </span><span style="color: #0000BB">self</span><span style="color: #007700">::</span><span style="color: #0000BB">replace</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$match</span><span style="color: #007700">[</span><span style="color: #0000BB">2</span><span style="color: #007700">], </span><span style="color: #0000BB">$town</span><span style="color: #007700">, </span><span style="color: #0000BB">$callCake</span><span style="color: #007700">): </span><span style="color: #DD0000">''</span><span style="color: #007700">), </span><span style="color: #0000BB">$text</span><span style="color: #007700">);</span></span></code></span></pre><pre id="cakeErr680ed3cc5ae6a-context" class="cake-context" style="display: none;">$text = '<!--default--> <!-- module_RHS - AARP Events --> {ifnot_slug==healthy-living/map} {module_RHS - AARP Events} {endif} {module_RHS - Tout A} {module_RHS - Ad Slot 1} {module_RHS - Join AARP Today} {module_RHS - Ad Slot 2} {module_FB - State Side Panel} {module_RHS - State Contact Us}' $town = array( '_id' => '576180560c4e268f7f8b8661', 'city' => 'Lincoln', 'state' => 'NE', 'nearby' => array( (int) 0 => array( 'city' => 'Lincoln', 'state' => 'NE', 'sef_url' => 'lincoln-ne' ), (int) 1 => array( 'city' => 'Walton', 'state' => 'NE', 'sef_url' => 'walton-ne' ), (int) 2 => array( 'city' => 'Denton', 'state' => 'NE', 'sef_url' => 'denton-ne' ), (int) 3 => array( 'city' => 'Raymond', 'state' => 'NE', 'sef_url' => 'raymond-ne' ), (int) 4 => array( 'city' => 'Malcolm', 'state' => 'NE', 'sef_url' => 'malcolm-ne' ), (int) 5 => array( 'city' => 'Roca', 'state' => 'NE', 'sef_url' => 'roca-ne' ), (int) 6 => array( 'city' => 'Waverly', 'state' => 'NE', 'sef_url' => 'waverly-ne' ), (int) 7 => array( 'city' => 'Davey', 'state' => 'NE', 'sef_url' => 'davey-ne' ), (int) 8 => array( 'city' => 'Pleasant Dale', 'state' => 'NE', 'sef_url' => 'pleasant-dale-ne' ), (int) 9 => array( 'city' => 'Martell', 'state' => 'NE', 'sef_url' => 'martell-ne' ), (int) 10 => array( 'city' => 'Sprague', 'state' => 'NE', 'sef_url' => 'sprague-ne' ), (int) 11 => array( 'city' => 'Bennet', 'state' => 'NE', 'sef_url' => 'bennet-ne' ), (int) 12 => array( 'city' => 'Hickman', 'state' => 'NE', 'sef_url' => 'hickman-ne' ), (int) 13 => array( 'city' => 'Eagle', 'state' => 'NE', 'sef_url' => 'eagle-ne' ), (int) 14 => array( 'city' => 'Alvo', 'state' => 'NE', 'sef_url' => 'alvo-ne' ) ), 'local' => array( (int) 0 => 'lincoln-ne', (int) 1 => 'walton-ne', (int) 2 => 'denton-ne', (int) 3 => 'raymond-ne', (int) 4 => 'malcolm-ne', (int) 5 => 'roca-ne', (int) 6 => 'waverly-ne', (int) 7 => 'davey-ne', (int) 8 => 'pleasant-dale-ne', (int) 9 => 'martell-ne' ), 'season' => 'spring', 'aarp-events-image' => 'aarp-events', 'amusement-parks-image' => 'amusement-warm-c', 'arts-entertainment-image' => 'arts-all-bm', 'asset_version' => '240925', 'beaches-lakes-image' => 'beaches-lakes-cool-c', 'billboard1_caption' => 'Spring', 'billboard1_image_url' => '{local_happenings-image}', 'billboard1_link_url' => '/{local_sef_url}/happenings/', 'billboard1_subtitle' => 'See the Real Possibilities', 'billboard1_thumb_title' => ' Happenings', 'billboard1_thumb_url' => '{local_happenings-image}', 'billboard1_title' => 'Get to know AARP in {local_city_c}', 'billboard2_image_url' => '{local_season-image}', 'billboard2_link_url' => '/{local_sef_url}/{local_season}-fun/', 'billboard2_subtitle' => 'Explore fun and interesting things to do this {local_season} near you!', 'billboard2_thumb_title' => '{local_season_header}', 'billboard2_thumb_url' => '{local_season-image}', 'billboard2_title' => 'Time for {local_season_header}!', 'billboard3_image_url' => '{local_volunteering-image}', 'billboard3_link_url' => '/{local_sef_url}/volunteering/', 'billboard3_subtitle' => 'Make a difference!', 'billboard3_thumb_title' => 'Volunteering', 'billboard3_thumb_url' => '{local_volunteering-image}', 'billboard3_title' => 'Volunteering lifts 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"/dallas-tx/fight-fraud/" }, "denver-co": { "name": "Denver, CO", "path": "/denver-co/fight-fraud/" }, "detroit-mi": { "name": "Detroit, MI", "path": "/detroit-mi/fight-fraud/" }, "orlando-fl": { "name": "Central Florida, FL", "path": "/orlando-fl/fight-fraud/?showtowns=true" }, "houston-tx": { "name": "Houston, TX", "path": "/houston-tx/fight-fraud/" }, "brookhaven-ny": { "name": "Long Island, NY", "path": "/brookhaven-ny/fight-fraud/?showtowns=true" }, "san-diego-ca": { "name": "San Diego County, CA", "path": "/san-diego-ca/fight-fraud/" }, "miami-fl": { "name": "South Florida, FL", "path": "/miami-fl/fight-fraud/" } }, "code": "CSN-LOCAL-GROUP2" }, { "towns": { "charlotte-nc": { "name": "Charlotte, NC", "path": "/charlotte-nc/aarp-events/" }, "boston-ma": { "name": "Greater Boston, MA", "path": "/boston-ma/aarp-events/?showtowns=true" }, "indianapolis-in": { "name": "Indianapolis, IN", "path": "/indianapolis-in/aarp-events/" }, "las-vegas-nv": { "name": "Las Vegas, NV", "path": "/las-vegas-nv/aarp-events/" }, "philadelphia-pa": { "name": "Philadelphia, PA", "path": "/philadelphia-pa/aarp-events/" }, "pittsburgh-pa": { "name": "Pittsburgh, PA", "path": "/pittsburgh-pa/aarp-events/" }, "portland-or": { "name": "Portland Metro, OR", "path": "/portland-or/aarp-events/" }, "seattle-wa": { "name": "Seattle, WA", "path": "/seattle-wa/aarp-events/" }, "saint-louis-mo": { "name": "St Louis, MO", "path": "/saint-louis-mo/aarp-events/" }, "minneapolis-mn": { "name": "Twin Cities, MN", "path": "/minneapolis-mn/aarp-events/?showtowns=true" } }, "code": "CSN-LOCAL-GROUP3" }, { "towns": { "new-orleans-la": { "name": "Greater New Orleans, LA", "path": "/new-orleans-la/fight-fraud/" }, "hartford-ct": { "name": "Hartford, CT", "path": "/hartford-ct/fight-fraud/" }, "little-rock-ar": { "name": "Little Rock, AR", "path": "/little-rock-ar/fight-fraud/" }, "oahu-hi": { "name": "Oahu, HI", "path": "/oahu-hi/fight-fraud/" }, "omaha-ne": { "name": "Omaham, NE", "path": "/omaha-ne/fight-fraud/" } }, "code": "CSN-LOCAL-GROUP4" }, { "towns": { "des-moines-ia": { "name": "Des Moines, IA", "path": "/des-moines-ia/aarp-events/" }, "fargo-nd": { "name": "Fargo, ND", "path": "/fargo-nd/aarp-events/" }, "allentown-pa": { "name": "Lehigh Valley, PA", "path": "/allentown-pa/aarp-events/?showtowns=true" }, "dale-city-va": { "name": "Prince William County, VA", "path": "/dale-city-va/aarp-events/" }, "worcester-ma": { "name": "Worcester County, MA", "path": "/worcester-ma/aarp-events/" } }, "code": "CSN-LOCAL-GROUP5" }, { "towns": { "charleston-wv": { "name": "Charleston, WV", "path": "/charleston-wv/aarp-events/" }, "helena-mt": { "name": "Lewis and Clark County, MT", "path": "/helena-mt/aarp-events/" }, "manchester-nh": { "name": "New Hampshire, NH", "path": "/manchester-nh/aarp-events/" }, "providence-ri": { "name": "Providence, RI", "path": "/providence-ri/aarp-events/" } }, "code": "CSN-LOCAL-GROUP6" }]', 'cvent_display_module' => 'false', 'cvent_widget_city' => '{local_city_state}', 'embed_video' => '<iframe width="100%" height="349" src="//players.brightcove.net/3772599298001/HkD6Qklb_default/index.html?videoId={local_embed_video_2}" allowfullscreen frameborder="0"></iframe>', 'espanol-news-header' => 'Noticias de {local_city}', 'espanol-news-image' => 'losangeles-spanish', 'events-image' => 'events-all', 'events_careversation_group_min' => '8', 'events_driversafety_group_min' => '8', 'events_index_slot1' => '{module_Cvent New Widget Section 3}', 'events_tek_group_min' => '8', 'event_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/responsive/events-all-1140x655.jpg', 'event_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/event.jpg', 'event_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/event-t.jpg', 'fall-fun-image' => 'fall-fun-all-1-pumpkins', 'fallfun_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/fall-fun10-big-t.jpg', 'fallfun_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/fall-fun10.jpg', 'fallfun_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/fall-fun10-t.jpg', 'farmers-markets-image' => 'farmers-markets-c', 'find_it_fast_link_url' => 'jobs', 'find_it_fast_title' => 'Work & Jobs', 'gfg-image' => 'gfg-warm-c-2', 'google_disclaimer' => '<p><b>Please note:</b> These listings are provided via Google for the {local_city} community. <b>Listings here do NOT imply that an AARP member discount is offered.</b> Please see the <a href="https://www.aarp.org/benefits-discounts/" target="_blank">AARP Membership & Benefits page</a> for a listing of businesses that do provide a member discount.</p>', 'happenings-image' => 'happenings-rural', 'happenings-tbd-pilot-text' => '<h2><span>Discover everything you can do with AARP</span></h2> <h3><span>See fun events, local offers, and more right where you live.</span></h3>', 'happenings_default_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/responsive/aarp-default-rp-min.png', 'happenings_gold_slug_line_10up' => 'AARP in {local_community_name}', 'happenings_gold_slug_line_state' => 'AARP in {local_full_state}', 'happenings_gold_slug_line_state_es' => 'AARP en {local_full_state}', 'happenings_heading' => '{local_city} Happenings', 'happenings_twitter_header' => 'More from {local_city}', 'hiking-image' => 'hiking-cool-c', 'hiking_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn.local.aarp.org/img/template/thumbs/hiking3-big-t.jpg', 'hiking_hero_image' => 'https://cdn.local.aarp.org/img/template/hero/hiking3.jpg', 'hiking_thumb' => 'https://cdn.local.aarp.org/img/template/thumbs/hiking3-t.jpg', 'home_events_slot1' => '{module_Cvent New Widget Section}', 'home_events_slot2' => '{module_HP - Blog - Learn More}', 'home_intro_text' => '<p> Select your community from the list below to learn about great programs, stimulating things to do, local services, discounts and more! </p>', 'hp-event-tout' => '{if_facebook_link}<div class="module-spacer text-center"> <div class="fb-page" data-href="{local_facebook_link}" data-tabs="timeline" data-small-header="false" data-adapt-container-width="true" data-hide-cover="false" data-show-facepile="true"><blockquote cite="{local_facebook_link}" class="fb-xfbml-parse-ignore"><a href="{local_facebook_link}">Facebook</a></blockquote></div></div> {endif}', 'ice_skating_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/responsive/ice-skating-all-1140x655.jpg', 'ice_skating_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/ice-skating.jpg', 'ice_skating_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/ice-skating-t.jpg', 'image_url' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/working-for-you.jpeg', 'jobs_widget_city' => '{local_city_c}', 'm2mredirect' => 'True', 'movies-image' => 'movies-all-c', 'movies_robots' => 'noindex, follow', 'name' => 'In Your Community', 'nature_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/nature-center2-big-t.jpg', 'nature_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/nature-center2.jpg', 'nature_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/nature-center2-t.jpg', 'nearme_map_radius' => '20', 'nearme_map_zip' => '{local_zip}', 'omniture_cookie' => 'lincoln-ne-cp', 'page-title-right' => '{module_Event Snapshot Newsletter Signup}', 'parks-image' => 'parks-warm-c', 'pilot_towns_banner_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/classic/happenings-rural-240x140.jpg', 'pumpkin-picking-image' => 'fall-fun-all-1-pumpkins', 'recommendation_form_email' => 'jgunderson-palmer@aarp.org,bekim@americantowns.com,katherine@americantowns.com', 'recreation-image' => 'rec-cool-b', 'restaurantform_email' => 'bmazur@aarp.org,bekim@americantowns.com', 'restaurant_radius' => '10,20,30', 'season-activities' => 'Walking, microbreweries ', 'season-image' => 'spring-fun-warm-m', 'seasonal_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/seasonal-big-t.jpg', 'seasonal_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/seasonal.jpg', 'seasonal_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/seasonal-t.jpg', 'season_header' => 'Spring Fun', 'season_title' => 'Spring', 'skiing_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/skiing-big-t.jpg', 'skiing_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/skiing.jpg', 'skiing_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/skiing-t.jpg', 'spring-fun-image' => 'spring-fun-warm-m', 'state_blog_header' => 'AARP State News', 'state_blog_name' => 'Nebraska', 'summer-fun-image' => 'summer-fun-warm-m', 'tas_state_link' => 'https://takeastand.aarp.org/congressional-action-chart/?state={local_full_state_c}', 'term' => 'in Lincoln', 'thingstodo_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/things-to-do3-big-t.jpg', 'thingstodo_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/things-to-do3.jpg', 'thingstodo_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/things-to-do3-t.jpg', 'vcc_featured_image' => 'https://s3.amazonaws.com/local-aarp/img/vcc/featured/20210430_4C9F7646-96EC-4C88-960A-997CE34788BC.jpg', 'veterans-image' => 'veterans', 'video_tout_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/video-touts/san-antonio-video.png', 'vineyards-wineries-image' => 'wineries', 'volunteer-today-button' => '<span class="media-middle"> <a href="https://www.aarp.org/volunteer/virtual/?intcmp=CSN-LNK-AARPLOCAL-VOLINT-20210331-{local_tracking_code_town}-{local_tracking_code_state}" class="red btn" target="_blank">I WANT TO VOLUNTEER</a> </span>', 'volunteering-image' => 'volunteering-winter', 'volunteering-news-image' => 'volunteer-all-m-hands', 'volunteer_help_image' => 'volunteering-help-military-families', 'volunteer_help_link_name' => 'See Projects', 'volunteer_help_link_url' => 'https://www.createthegood.org/how-to-guides?intcmp=SNG-LNK-AARPLOCAL-VOLHTG-20140805-{local_tracking_code_town}-{local_tracking_code_state}', 'volunteer_help_subtitle' => 'Help Military Families', 'volunteer_help_title' => 'Do-It-Yourself Project Guides', 'winter-fun-image' => 'winter-fun-snow-c-ski', 'winterfun_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn.local.aarp.org/img/template/thumbs/winter-fun2-big-t.jpg', 'winterfun_hero_image' => 'https://cdn.local.aarp.org/img/template/hero/winter-fun2.jpg', 'winterfun_pic_nav2' => '<li><a href="/{town_sef_url}/good-for-grandkids/"><img src="https://cdn.local.aarp.org/img/template/thumbs/good-for-grandkids2-big-t.jpg" title="Good for Grandkids"><span>Good for Grandkids</span></a></li>', 'winterfun_thumb' => 'https://cdn.local.aarp.org/img/template/thumbs/winter-fun2-t.jpg', 'youtube_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/icons/youtube.png', 'news_link' => 'https://www.aarp.org/NE?intcmp=SNG-LNK-AARPLOCAL-BLOGNE-20140101', 'contactus_text' => 'AARP Nebraska', 'contactus_email' => 'NEAARP@aarp.org', 'contactus_link' => 'https://states.aarp.org/we-want-to-hear-from-you-heres-how-to-reach-us/?intcmp=SNG-LNK-AARPLOCAL-CONTACT-20140101', 'facebook_link' => 'https://www.facebook.com/AARPNE', 'twitter_link' => 'https://twitter.com/aarpNE', 'state_contract_id' => '56014', 'state_blog_flag' => 'https://states.aarp.org/wp-content/themes/aarpstates/images/state_flags/nebraska.png', 'state_blog_link' => 'https://states.aarp.org/region/nebraska/', 'state_blog_rss' => 'https://states.aarp.org/region/nebraska/feed', 'semi_warm_state' => 'yes', 'embed_video_2' => '5820073915001', '2020_election_link' => 'https://local.aarp.org/news/how-to-vote-in-nebraskas-2020-election-what-you-need-to-know-ne-2020-08-03.html', 'State_Label' => 'Nebraska's', 'vaccine_url' => 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The AARP volunteer from Lacey came close to losing an additional $52,500 at a different financial institution after the criminals claimed that both her accounts had been compromised by someone trying to buy pornography.<br><br>“I believed them,” says Heise, 71, a retired educator who gave the scammers access to her account information. By the time she figured out that she had been deceived, she was able to stop the larger transaction from going through.<br><br>Heise is not alone. In 2024, 56,358 Washington consumers reported cases of fraud, including imposter scams, with losses totaling $297.2 million, Federal Trade Commission data shows. Officials say that due to persistent underreporting, the true numbers are far higher.<br><br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/washington/?cmp=RDRCT-ICM-WELCOMEKIT-STATES-WA" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">AARP Washington</a></span></span> is working to prevent even more people from losing money to increasingly sophisticated criminals. The efforts are led by fraud prevention specialist Kay Tomlinson and other AARP volunteers, and they include Fraud Watch Friday, an online event on the third Friday of each month. Topics range from romance schemes to home repair scams, identity theft to email phishing. The effort is supported by the nonprofit credit union BECU.<br><br>AARP Washington also has a wealth of fraud-fighting information on its website, and its Speakers Bureau volunteers regularly educate community groups on the latest scams and how to protect against them.<br><br>“Fraud and scams have been around forever, but they certainly have changed — and seem to not only change, but proliferate,” says Tomlinson, who serves on AARP Washington’s Executive Council and is a volunteer with its Speakers Bureau. She spent a career in global financial management before retiring in 2018.<br><br><b> ‘Tech support’ turned bad</b><br><br>Heise says her defenses were down when she became a fraud victim — her brother had died unexpectedly the day before. She says she clicked on a Facebook link that froze her screen, and a number appeared claiming to be Apple support. “I called the number, and boy, did they trap me,” she says.<br><br>The “Apple” worker on the other end of the line was actually a criminal who had somehow hacked her computer and said someone had accessed her financial accounts; he offered to connect her with her banks. Heise provided him with the numbers to the fraud units, but he instead conferenced her in with other scammers who said they were transferring her money into a “safety storage place.”<br><br>Heise became aware of the ruse when they told her at the end of the ordeal, “Don’t tell your friends, don’t call your bank and don’t report this to the police,” she recalls. “I hung up immediately and went, ‘Janet, you’ve been screwed.’”<br><br>She called her local credit union, and they froze the $52,500 transaction. Her other bank said she would have to appear in person to freeze the account, which she couldn’t do in time. She did report the incident to security at her retirement community, the local police and the FBI, but so far, the scammers haven’t been identified.<br><br>“I am trying to be more cautious,” she says, “but at the same time, alerting friends and neighbors … to what happened to me.”<br><br><b>AI, virtual kiosks the latest fraud tools</b><br><br>Many of the latest scams use artificial intelligence technology. Scammers use AI to generate text messages that appear to be from legitimate sources to deceive people into giving their personal or financial information. “They can send hundreds of thousands of texts with the push of a button,” Tomlinson says.<br><br>Scammers also can use AI to produce realistic-sounding voice recordings or even videos that impersonate family and friends asking for money or personal information. “It’s getting so good now, it’s hard to tell what’s real and what’s not,” Tomlinson says. She advises families to come up with a prearranged word that they can share over the phone or text to prove they are who they say. (For a deeper dive on AI and how to avoid scams using it, the AARP Washington Speakers Bureau offers the presentation, “A.I. 101: Artificial Intelligence and Fraud,” free to community groups.)<br><br>Another tool that scammers have started using to steal money is cryptocurrency ATMs — also known as Bitcoin ATMs or virtual currency kiosks — that have popped up in gas stations, convenience stores and other businesses. The ATMs are one way for people to convert dollars into cryptocurrency, a digital or virtual currency. Scammers like crypto ATMs because transactions can be hard to trace.<br><br>The FTC says that losses through Bitcoin ATM scams increased almost tenfold nationally from 2020 to 2023. During the first half of 2024, losses topped $65 million, with people 60 and older more than three times as likely as younger adults to report a loss.<br><br><b>Legislation sought to curb abuses</b><br><br>During the 2025 session of the Washington State Legislature, AARP Washington advocated for <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=5280&Initiative=False&Year=2025" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Senate Bill 5280</a></span></span>, hoping to rein in crypto abuses. The bill — which ultimately didn't pass — sought to boost regulation of crypto ATMs and would have added new consumer protections, including requiring kiosk operators to alert consumers of potential fraud and financial losses that may not be able to be recovered. The bill also would have limited the amount of money that could be deposited or withdrawn into a crypto ATM to $1,000 a day. Currently, there is no limit, and people can lose tens of thousands of dollars, if not more, in one transaction.<br><br>“Scammers try to get the person into a heightened state of emotional being,” says Cathy MacCaul, AARP Washington’s advocacy director. That, she adds, can cause them to “make bad decisions.”<br><br>Other states have passed laws to curb crypto ATM-related fraud. As an example, Vermont crypto ATMS now have a $1,000 daily cash transaction limit, and in Minnesota, daily transactions are capped at $2,000 for new customers, who can also get refunds for fraud losses that are reported within 14 days.<br><br>MacCaul says the crypto ATM industry can still make money. “What we’re saying really simply is, ‘We want you to be able to do business here in Washington state — but you have to play by the rules,’ ” she says. “Here are the rules.” <br><br><i>(This story was updated April 17, 2025, after the legislation failed to pass during the 2025 legislative session.)</i><br><br><i>Ann Hardie spent a decade covering aging issues for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. She has written for the Bulletin for 16 years.</i><br> <br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><bsp-inline-h2 class="inline-heading"><b>AARP Washington resources:</b></bsp-inline-h2></span></span><br></p><ul><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/washington/online-fraud-watch-friday-events-fight-back-against-scams" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>AARP Washington’s Fraud Watch Friday</b></a></span></span> Led by volunteers from the AARP Fraud Watch Network, AARP Washington hosts an online event on the third Friday of each month, starting at 10:30 a.m. The interactive discussions cover the latest in scams and fraud.</li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/washington/need-a-speaker-we-can-help?CMP=RDRCT-STATES-WA-OTHER-SPEAKERS-072319" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>AARP Washington Speakers Bureau</b></a></span></span> Trained volunteers can speak to groups at no cost on a variety of topics, including fraud prevention.</li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/money/scams-fraud/about-fraud-watch-network/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>AARP Fraud Watch Network</b></a></span></span> A free resource with information on how to proactively spot scams and get guidance from fraud specialists. The number to the AARP Fraud Watch Network Helpline is 877-908-3360.</li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/washington/becu-shred-and-e-cycle-event?CMP=RDRCT-STATES-FRAUD" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>Free shredding event from BECU and AARP</b></a></span></span> Free shredding will be provided on Saturday, April 26, in Tukwila, Federal Way, Everett and Bellingham.</li></ul><p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><bsp-inline-h2 class="inline-heading"><b>Also of interest:</b></bsp-inline-h2></span></span><br></p><ul><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/money/scams-fraud/cryptocurrency/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>What to Know About Cryptocurrency Scams</b></a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/money/scams-fraud/older-adults-ftc-fraud-report.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>$12.5 Billion Reported Lost to Scams and Fraud in 2024, Older Adults Hit Hard</b></a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/money/scams-fraud/biggest-scams-2025/ " target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>Five of the Biggest Scams to Watch For in 2025</b></a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://consumer.ftc.gov/articles/what-know-about-cryptocurrency-and-scams" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>Federal Trade Commission: Primer on Cryptocurrency</b></a></span></span></li></ul><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><span class="VideoEnhancement" data-video-disable-history data-embeddedvideo-container> <div class="VideoEnhancement-player"><bsp-brightcoveplayer data-video-player class="BrightcoveVideoPlayer" data-account="3772599298001" data-player="KM9xJAJa4" data-video-id="6127840734001" data-video-title="How to Avoid Extortion Scams" > <video class="video-js" id="BrightcoveVideoPlayer-6127840734001" data-video-id="6127840734001" data-account="" data-player="KM9xJAJa4" data-embed="default" controls ></video> </bsp-brightcoveplayer> </div> <div class="VideoEnhancement-title">How to Avoid Extortion Scams</div> </span> </div> </div><p> <br></p></div> </div> </p></span> </div> </div> <p><i>This story is provided by AARP Washington. 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'' : 'none')">Context</a><pre id="cakeErr680ed3cc5ae6a-code" class="cake-code-dump" style="display: none;"><code><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000BB"> </span><span style="color: #007700">if(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">strstr</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$match</span><span style="color: #007700">[</span><span style="color: #0000BB">1</span><span style="color: #007700">],</span><span style="color: #DD0000">'=='</span><span style="color: #007700">)) {</span></span></code> <code><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000BB"> </span><span style="color: #007700">list(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$token</span><span style="color: #007700">,</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$keyword</span><span style="color: #007700">) = </span><span style="color: #0000BB">explode</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #DD0000">"=="</span><span style="color: #007700">,</span><span style="color: 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=> '29945', (int) 26 => '29946', (int) 27 => '29947', (int) 28 => '49182' ), 'has_happenings' => 'true', 'cvent_community_code' => 'ne-lincoln' ) $callCake = true $matches = array( (int) 0 => array( (int) 0 => '{ifnot_slug==healthy-living/map} {module_RHS - AARP Events} {endif}', (int) 1 => 'slug==healthy-living/map', (int) 2 => ' {module_RHS - AARP Events} ' ) ) $match = array( (int) 0 => '{ifnot_slug==healthy-living/map} {module_RHS - AARP Events} {endif}', (int) 1 => 'slug==healthy-living/map', (int) 2 => ' {module_RHS - AARP Events} ' ) $token = 'slug' $keyword = 'healthy-living/map'</pre><pre class="stack-trace">Localize::replace() - APP/Lib/Localize.php, line 152 Modules::render() - APP/Lib/Modules.php, line 9 include - APP/View/Elements/display.ctp, line 13 View::_evaluate() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 971 View::_render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 933 View::render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 473 Controller::render() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 963 AppController::renderPage() - APP/Controller/AppController.php, line 136 BlogsController::display() - APP/Controller/BlogsController.php, line 81 ReflectionMethod::invokeArgs() - [internal], line ?? Controller::invokeAction() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 491 Dispatcher::_invoke() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 193 Dispatcher::dispatch() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 167 [main] - APP/webroot/index.php, line 118</pre></div></pre><div class="module clearfix"><!--default--> <!-- module_RHS - AARP Events --> <div class="ar-basic-box module-spacer"> <header> <div class="pull-right"> <a href="/lincoln-ne/aarp-events/" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-SEEALL-EVENTS"> <img style="width:30px;" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/icons/aarp_event_icon.png" alt="Upcoming AARP Events" /> </a> </div> <h2 class="visible-lg">AARP Events for Lincoln</h2> <h2 class="hidden-lg">AARP Events for Lincoln</h2> </header> <div class="wrap"> <div class="ar-listing snippet"> <ul class="list"> <li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/driver-safety/aarp-smart-driver-bellevue-ne-c37760.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-SMART-DRIVERTM-METROPOLITAN-COMMUNITY-COLLEGE-NORTH-EXPRESS">AARP Smart Driver™: Metropolitan Community College: North Express</a></h2> <p class="time">Wednesday, Apr 30, 2025 at 9:45 a.m. CT</p> <p class="venue">Metropolitan Community College: North Express</p> <p class="loc">Omaha, NE</p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-ne-navigating-trusts-for-estates-legal-insights-and-practical-applications-omaha-ne-51325-mvnghvn7ytx.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-NE-NAVIGATING-TRUSTS-FOR-ESTATES-LEGAL-INSIGHTS-AND-PRACTICAL-APPLICATIONS-OMAHA-NE-51325">AARP NE Navigating Trusts for Estates: Legal Insights and Practical Applications Omaha, NE 5/13/25</a></h2> <p class="time">Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 3:00 p.m. CT</p> <p class="venue">Remington Heights Retirement Community</p> <p class="loc">Omaha, NE</p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/driver-safety/aarp-smart-driver-bellevue-ne-c36456.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-SMART-DRIVERTM-AARP-INFORMATION-CENTER">AARP Smart Driver™: Aarp Information Center</a></h2> <p class="time">Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. CT</p> <p class="venue">Aarp Information Center</p> <p class="loc">Omaha, NE</p> </li> </ul> <p><a class="link-red" href="/lincoln-ne/aarp-events/" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-SEEALL-EVENTS">View All AARP Events<i class="ml-1 fas fa-chevron-right"></i></a></p> </div> </div> </div> <div aria-hidden="true" class="aarpe-ad-wrapper"> <div class="aarpe-ad en clearfix" id="300x250_53475" data-adsize="300x250"> <script type="text/javascript"> if(typeof AARP.ads !== 'undefined'){ AARP.ads.slots({ id:'300x250_53475', size:'300x250'}); } </script> </div> </div> <div class="card-tout card-dark membership-tout" style="margin:0 0 30px 0;height:360px;"> <img class="img-responsive image" title="image of two AARP membership cards" alt="image of two AARP membership cards" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/tout-two-cards.png"> <div class="title">Last Chance to Save!<br />New Pricing Coming in 2025.</div> <br /> <p> This is AARP's first rate increase in 15 years.<br />Don't miss out, join today and save!<br /><br /> </p> <div class="action"> <a class="btn" href="https://appsec.aarp.org/mem/join?campaignid=UAJFT3&intcmp=LNK-CSN-AARPLOCAL-JRTOUT-RR-A-LINCOLN-NE">Join AARP</a> <div class="body">Already a member? <a href="https://appsec.aarp.org/mem/renew?campaignid= UARFT3&intcmp=LNK-CSN-AARPLOCAL-JRTOUT-RR-A-LINCOLN-NE">Renew</a> or <a href="https://www.aarp.org/benefits-discounts/my-membership/print-your-card/">Print Card</a></div> </div> </div> <style> .membership-tout {padding:16px 20px;} .membership-tout .list li { margin: 0; } </style> <div aria-hidden="true" class="aarpe-ad-wrapper"> <div class="aarpe-ad en clearfix" id="300x250_93505" data-adsize="300x250"> <script type="text/javascript"> if(typeof AARP.ads !== 'undefined'){ AARP.ads.slots({ id:'300x250_93505', size:'300x250'}); } </script> </div> </div> <div class="module-spacer text-center"> <div class="fb-page" alt="Image of AARP Nebraska Facebook Page" title="Image of AARP Nebraska Facebook Page" data-href="https://www.facebook.com/AARPNE" data-tabs="timeline" width="" height="" data-small-header="false" data-adapt-container-width="true" data-hide-cover="false" data-show-facepile="true"> <blockquote cite="https://www.facebook.com/AARPNE" class="fb-xfbml-parse-ignore"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/AARPNE">Facebook</a></blockquote> </div> </div> <div class="ar-basic-box module-spacer"> <header> <h2>Contact AARP <br />in Lincoln</h2> </header> <div class="wrap"> <div class="ar-quick-list module-spacer"> <ul class="list-unstyled"> <li><i class="list-icon fa fa-envelope" alt="Email icon" title="Email icon" aria-hidden="true"></i><a href="mailto:NEAARP@aarp.org" target="_blank" rel="noopener">NEAARP@aarp.org</a></li> <li><i class="list-icon fa fa-globe" alt="Globe icon" title="Globe icon" aria-hidden="true"></i><a href="https://states.aarp.org/region/nebraska/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">AARP Nebraska</a></li> <li><i class="list-icon fa fa-map-marker" alt="Map Marker icon" title="Map Marker icon" aria-hidden="true"></i><a href="https://states.aarp.org/we-want-to-hear-from-you-heres-how-to-reach-us/?intcmp=SNG-LNK-AARPLOCAL-CONTACT-20140101-LINCOLN-NE" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Contact Us</a></li> </ul> </div> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/AARPNE" target="_blank" rel="noopener" aria-label="Open Facebook"><img style="max-width: 48px;" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/page/icons/facebook.png" alt="Facebook icon" title="Facebook icon"></a> <a href="https://twitter.com/aarpNE" target="_blank" rel="noopener" aria-label="Open Twitter"><img style="max-width: 48px;" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/page/icons/twitter.png" alt="Twitter icon" title="Twitter icon"></a> </div> </div> </div></div> <div class="col-md-8 left-rail left-bot"></div> <div class="col-md-4 right-rail right-bot thin-rhs"></div> </div> <div class="row oneColumnLayout"> </div> <div class="row oneColumnLayout"> <div class="col-md-12"><!-- script to activate navbar --> <script type="text/javascript"> jQuery(".channelBarMain ul.left li a").click(function() { window.location = jQuery(this).attr('href'); }); </script> </div> </div> ' $scripts_for_layout = '<title>In Washington, Learn How to Protect Yourself from Ever-Changing Fraud</title> <meta name="page_title" content="In Washington, Learn How to Protect Yourself from Ever-Changing Fraud"/> <meta name="robots" content="noindex, nofollow"/> <meta content="This past January, scammers posing as computer and bank representatives stole $5,000 from an account belonging to Janet Heise. 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The AARP volunteer from Lacey came close to losing an additional $52,500 at a different financial institution after the criminals claimed that both her accounts had been compromised by someone trying to buy pornography.<br><br>“I believed them,” says Heise, 71, a retired educator who gave the scammers access to her account information. By the time she figured out that she had been deceived, she was able to stop the larger transaction from going through.<br><br>Heise is not alone. In 2024, 56,358 Washington consumers reported cases of fraud, including imposter scams, with losses totaling $297.2 million, Federal Trade Commission data shows. Officials say that due to persistent underreporting, the true numbers are far higher.<br><br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/washington/?cmp=RDRCT-ICM-WELCOMEKIT-STATES-WA" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">AARP Washington</a></span></span> is working to prevent even more people from losing money to increasingly sophisticated criminals. The efforts are led by fraud prevention specialist Kay Tomlinson and other AARP volunteers, and they include Fraud Watch Friday, an online event on the third Friday of each month. Topics range from romance schemes to home repair scams, identity theft to email phishing. The effort is supported by the nonprofit credit union BECU.<br><br>AARP Washington also has a wealth of fraud-fighting information on its website, and its Speakers Bureau volunteers regularly educate community groups on the latest scams and how to protect against them.<br><br>“Fraud and scams have been around forever, but they certainly have changed — and seem to not only change, but proliferate,” says Tomlinson, who serves on AARP Washington’s Executive Council and is a volunteer with its Speakers Bureau. She spent a career in global financial management before retiring in 2018.<br><br><b> ‘Tech support’ turned bad</b><br><br>Heise says her defenses were down when she became a fraud victim — her brother had died unexpectedly the day before. She says she clicked on a Facebook link that froze her screen, and a number appeared claiming to be Apple support. “I called the number, and boy, did they trap me,” she says.<br><br>The “Apple” worker on the other end of the line was actually a criminal who had somehow hacked her computer and said someone had accessed her financial accounts; he offered to connect her with her banks. Heise provided him with the numbers to the fraud units, but he instead conferenced her in with other scammers who said they were transferring her money into a “safety storage place.”<br><br>Heise became aware of the ruse when they told her at the end of the ordeal, “Don’t tell your friends, don’t call your bank and don’t report this to the police,” she recalls. “I hung up immediately and went, ‘Janet, you’ve been screwed.’”<br><br>She called her local credit union, and they froze the $52,500 transaction. Her other bank said she would have to appear in person to freeze the account, which she couldn’t do in time. She did report the incident to security at her retirement community, the local police and the FBI, but so far, the scammers haven’t been identified.<br><br>“I am trying to be more cautious,” she says, “but at the same time, alerting friends and neighbors … to what happened to me.”<br><br><b>AI, virtual kiosks the latest fraud tools</b><br><br>Many of the latest scams use artificial intelligence technology. Scammers use AI to generate text messages that appear to be from legitimate sources to deceive people into giving their personal or financial information. “They can send hundreds of thousands of texts with the push of a button,” Tomlinson says.<br><br>Scammers also can use AI to produce realistic-sounding voice recordings or even videos that impersonate family and friends asking for money or personal information. “It’s getting so good now, it’s hard to tell what’s real and what’s not,” Tomlinson says. She advises families to come up with a prearranged word that they can share over the phone or text to prove they are who they say. (For a deeper dive on AI and how to avoid scams using it, the AARP Washington Speakers Bureau offers the presentation, “A.I. 101: Artificial Intelligence and Fraud,” free to community groups.)<br><br>Another tool that scammers have started using to steal money is cryptocurrency ATMs — also known as Bitcoin ATMs or virtual currency kiosks — that have popped up in gas stations, convenience stores and other businesses. The ATMs are one way for people to convert dollars into cryptocurrency, a digital or virtual currency. Scammers like crypto ATMs because transactions can be hard to trace.<br><br>The FTC says that losses through Bitcoin ATM scams increased almost tenfold nationally from 2020 to 2023. During the first half of 2024, losses topped $65 million, with people 60 and older more than three times as likely as younger adults to report a loss.<br><br><b>Legislation sought to curb abuses</b><br><br>During the 2025 session of the Washington State Legislature, AARP Washington advocated for <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=5280&Initiative=False&Year=2025" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Senate Bill 5280</a></span></span>, hoping to rein in crypto abuses. The bill — which ultimately didn't pass — sought to boost regulation of crypto ATMs and would have added new consumer protections, including requiring kiosk operators to alert consumers of potential fraud and financial losses that may not be able to be recovered. The bill also would have limited the amount of money that could be deposited or withdrawn into a crypto ATM to $1,000 a day. Currently, there is no limit, and people can lose tens of thousands of dollars, if not more, in one transaction.<br><br>“Scammers try to get the person into a heightened state of emotional being,” says Cathy MacCaul, AARP Washington’s advocacy director. That, she adds, can cause them to “make bad decisions.”<br><br>Other states have passed laws to curb crypto ATM-related fraud. As an example, Vermont crypto ATMS now have a $1,000 daily cash transaction limit, and in Minnesota, daily transactions are capped at $2,000 for new customers, who can also get refunds for fraud losses that are reported within 14 days.<br><br>MacCaul says the crypto ATM industry can still make money. “What we’re saying really simply is, ‘We want you to be able to do business here in Washington state — but you have to play by the rules,’ ” she says. “Here are the rules.” <br><br><i>(This story was updated April 17, 2025, after the legislation failed to pass during the 2025 legislative session.)</i><br><br><i>Ann Hardie spent a decade covering aging issues for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. She has written for the Bulletin for 16 years.</i><br> <br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><bsp-inline-h2 class="inline-heading"><b>AARP Washington resources:</b></bsp-inline-h2></span></span><br></p><ul><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/washington/online-fraud-watch-friday-events-fight-back-against-scams" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>AARP Washington’s Fraud Watch Friday</b></a></span></span> Led by volunteers from the AARP Fraud Watch Network, AARP Washington hosts an online event on the third Friday of each month, starting at 10:30 a.m. The interactive discussions cover the latest in scams and fraud.</li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/washington/need-a-speaker-we-can-help?CMP=RDRCT-STATES-WA-OTHER-SPEAKERS-072319" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>AARP Washington Speakers Bureau</b></a></span></span> Trained volunteers can speak to groups at no cost on a variety of topics, including fraud prevention.</li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/money/scams-fraud/about-fraud-watch-network/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>AARP Fraud Watch Network</b></a></span></span> A free resource with information on how to proactively spot scams and get guidance from fraud specialists. The number to the AARP Fraud Watch Network Helpline is 877-908-3360.</li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/washington/becu-shred-and-e-cycle-event?CMP=RDRCT-STATES-FRAUD" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>Free shredding event from BECU and AARP</b></a></span></span> Free shredding will be provided on Saturday, April 26, in Tukwila, Federal Way, Everett and Bellingham.</li></ul><p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><bsp-inline-h2 class="inline-heading"><b>Also of interest:</b></bsp-inline-h2></span></span><br></p><ul><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/money/scams-fraud/cryptocurrency/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>What to Know About Cryptocurrency Scams</b></a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/money/scams-fraud/older-adults-ftc-fraud-report.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>$12.5 Billion Reported Lost to Scams and Fraud in 2024, Older Adults Hit Hard</b></a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/money/scams-fraud/biggest-scams-2025/ " target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>Five of the Biggest Scams to Watch For in 2025</b></a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://consumer.ftc.gov/articles/what-know-about-cryptocurrency-and-scams" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>Federal Trade Commission: Primer on Cryptocurrency</b></a></span></span></li></ul><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><span class="VideoEnhancement" data-video-disable-history data-embeddedvideo-container> <div class="VideoEnhancement-player"><bsp-brightcoveplayer data-video-player class="BrightcoveVideoPlayer" data-account="3772599298001" data-player="KM9xJAJa4" data-video-id="6127840734001" data-video-title="How to Avoid Extortion Scams" > <video class="video-js" id="BrightcoveVideoPlayer-6127840734001" data-video-id="6127840734001" data-account="" data-player="KM9xJAJa4" data-embed="default" controls ></video> </bsp-brightcoveplayer> </div> <div class="VideoEnhancement-title">How to Avoid Extortion Scams</div> </span> </div> </div><p> <br></p></div> </div> </p></span> </div> </div> <p><i>This story is provided by AARP Washington. 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#0000BB">$match</span><span style="color: #007700">[</span><span style="color: #0000BB">1</span><span style="color: #007700">],</span><span style="color: #0000BB">2</span><span style="color: #007700">);</span></span></code> <span class="code-highlight"><code><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000BB"> $text </span><span style="color: #007700">= </span><span style="color: #0000BB">str_replace</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$match</span><span style="color: #007700">[</span><span style="color: #0000BB">0</span><span style="color: #007700">], (</span><span style="color: #0000BB">strtolower</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$town</span><span style="color: #007700">[</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$token</span><span style="color: #007700">]) != </span><span style="color: #0000BB">strtolower</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$keyword</span><span style="color: #007700">) ? </span><span style="color: #0000BB">self</span><span style="color: #007700">::</span><span style="color: #0000BB">replace</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$match</span><span style="color: #007700">[</span><span style="color: #0000BB">2</span><span style="color: #007700">], </span><span style="color: #0000BB">$town</span><span style="color: #007700">, </span><span style="color: #0000BB">$callCake</span><span style="color: #007700">): </span><span style="color: #DD0000">''</span><span style="color: #007700">), </span><span style="color: #0000BB">$text</span><span style="color: #007700">);</span></span></code></span></pre><pre id="cakeErr680ed3cc5ae6a-context" class="cake-context" style="display: none;">$text = '<!--default--> <!-- module_RHS - AARP Events --> {ifnot_slug==healthy-living/map} {module_RHS - AARP Events} {endif} {module_RHS - Tout A} {module_RHS - Ad Slot 1} {module_RHS - Join AARP Today} {module_RHS - Ad Slot 2} {module_FB - State Side Panel} {module_RHS - State Contact Us}' $town = array( '_id' => '576180560c4e268f7f8b8661', 'city' => 'Lincoln', 'state' => 'NE', 'nearby' => array( (int) 0 => array( 'city' => 'Lincoln', 'state' => 'NE', 'sef_url' => 'lincoln-ne' ), (int) 1 => array( 'city' => 'Walton', 'state' => 'NE', 'sef_url' => 'walton-ne' ), (int) 2 => array( 'city' => 'Denton', 'state' => 'NE', 'sef_url' => 'denton-ne' ), (int) 3 => array( 'city' => 'Raymond', 'state' => 'NE', 'sef_url' => 'raymond-ne' ), (int) 4 => array( 'city' => 'Malcolm', 'state' => 'NE', 'sef_url' => 'malcolm-ne' ), (int) 5 => array( 'city' => 'Roca', 'state' => 'NE', 'sef_url' => 'roca-ne' ), (int) 6 => array( 'city' => 'Waverly', 'state' => 'NE', 'sef_url' => 'waverly-ne' ), (int) 7 => array( 'city' => 'Davey', 'state' => 'NE', 'sef_url' => 'davey-ne' ), (int) 8 => array( 'city' => 'Pleasant Dale', 'state' => 'NE', 'sef_url' => 'pleasant-dale-ne' ), (int) 9 => array( 'city' => 'Martell', 'state' => 'NE', 'sef_url' => 'martell-ne' ), (int) 10 => array( 'city' => 'Sprague', 'state' => 'NE', 'sef_url' => 'sprague-ne' ), (int) 11 => array( 'city' => 'Bennet', 'state' => 'NE', 'sef_url' => 'bennet-ne' ), (int) 12 => array( 'city' => 'Hickman', 'state' => 'NE', 'sef_url' => 'hickman-ne' ), (int) 13 => array( 'city' => 'Eagle', 'state' => 'NE', 'sef_url' => 'eagle-ne' ), (int) 14 => array( 'city' => 'Alvo', 'state' => 'NE', 'sef_url' => 'alvo-ne' ) ), 'local' => array( (int) 0 => 'lincoln-ne', (int) 1 => 'walton-ne', (int) 2 => 'denton-ne', (int) 3 => 'raymond-ne', (int) 4 => 'malcolm-ne', (int) 5 => 'roca-ne', (int) 6 => 'waverly-ne', (int) 7 => 'davey-ne', (int) 8 => 'pleasant-dale-ne', (int) 9 => 'martell-ne' ), 'season' => 'spring', 'aarp-events-image' => 'aarp-events', 'amusement-parks-image' => 'amusement-warm-c', 'arts-entertainment-image' => 'arts-all-bm', 'asset_version' => '240925', 'beaches-lakes-image' => 'beaches-lakes-cool-c', 'billboard1_caption' => 'Spring', 'billboard1_image_url' => '{local_happenings-image}', 'billboard1_link_url' => '/{local_sef_url}/happenings/', 'billboard1_subtitle' => 'See the Real Possibilities', 'billboard1_thumb_title' => ' Happenings', 'billboard1_thumb_url' => '{local_happenings-image}', 'billboard1_title' => 'Get to know AARP in {local_city_c}', 'billboard2_image_url' => '{local_season-image}', 'billboard2_link_url' => '/{local_sef_url}/{local_season}-fun/', 'billboard2_subtitle' => 'Explore fun and interesting things to do this {local_season} near you!', 'billboard2_thumb_title' => '{local_season_header}', 'billboard2_thumb_url' => '{local_season-image}', 'billboard2_title' => 'Time for {local_season_header}!', 'billboard3_image_url' => '{local_volunteering-image}', 'billboard3_link_url' => '/{local_sef_url}/volunteering/', 'billboard3_subtitle' => 'Make a difference!', 'billboard3_thumb_title' => 'Volunteering', 'billboard3_thumb_url' => '{local_volunteering-image}', 'billboard3_title' => 'Volunteering lifts everyone's spirits', 'bvideo_name' => '{local_full_state_c}', 'city-select-image' => 'cityselect-spring', 'coffee-image' => 'coffee-warm-m', 'coffee_radius' => '10', 'community_blogs_archive' => 'lincoln-ne', 'community_blogs_list' => 'caregiving,healthy-living,savings-and-planning,work-and-jobs,life-reimagined,all,{local_state},lincoln-ne', 'connect_town_groups' => '[{ "towns": { "atlanta-ga": { "name": "Atlanta, GA", "path": "/atlanta-ga/fight-fraud/" }, "chicago-il": { "name": "Chicago, IL", "path": "/chicago-il/fight-fraud/" }, "los-angeles-ca": { "name": "Los Angeles, CA", "path": "/los-angeles-ca/fight-fraud/" }, "new-york-ny": { "name": "New York City, NY", "path": "/new-york-ny/fight-fraud/?showtowns=true" }, "phoenix-az": { "name": "Phoenix, AZ", "path": "/phoenix-az/fight-fraud/" } }, "code": "CSN-LOCAL-GROUP1" }, { "towns": { "baltimore-md": { "name": "Baltimore Metro, MD", "path": "/baltimore-md/fight-fraud/" }, "dallas-tx": { "name": "Dallas, TX", "path": "/dallas-tx/fight-fraud/" }, "denver-co": { "name": "Denver, CO", "path": "/denver-co/fight-fraud/" }, "detroit-mi": { "name": "Detroit, MI", "path": "/detroit-mi/fight-fraud/" }, "orlando-fl": { "name": "Central Florida, FL", "path": "/orlando-fl/fight-fraud/?showtowns=true" }, "houston-tx": { "name": "Houston, TX", "path": "/houston-tx/fight-fraud/" }, "brookhaven-ny": { "name": "Long Island, NY", "path": "/brookhaven-ny/fight-fraud/?showtowns=true" }, "san-diego-ca": { "name": "San Diego County, CA", "path": "/san-diego-ca/fight-fraud/" }, "miami-fl": { "name": "South Florida, FL", "path": "/miami-fl/fight-fraud/" } }, "code": "CSN-LOCAL-GROUP2" }, { "towns": { "charlotte-nc": { "name": "Charlotte, NC", "path": "/charlotte-nc/aarp-events/" }, "boston-ma": { "name": "Greater Boston, MA", "path": "/boston-ma/aarp-events/?showtowns=true" }, "indianapolis-in": { "name": "Indianapolis, IN", "path": "/indianapolis-in/aarp-events/" }, "las-vegas-nv": { "name": "Las Vegas, NV", "path": "/las-vegas-nv/aarp-events/" }, "philadelphia-pa": { "name": "Philadelphia, PA", "path": "/philadelphia-pa/aarp-events/" }, "pittsburgh-pa": { "name": "Pittsburgh, PA", "path": "/pittsburgh-pa/aarp-events/" }, "portland-or": { "name": "Portland Metro, OR", "path": "/portland-or/aarp-events/" }, "seattle-wa": { "name": "Seattle, WA", "path": "/seattle-wa/aarp-events/" }, "saint-louis-mo": { "name": "St Louis, MO", "path": "/saint-louis-mo/aarp-events/" }, "minneapolis-mn": { "name": "Twin Cities, MN", "path": "/minneapolis-mn/aarp-events/?showtowns=true" } }, "code": "CSN-LOCAL-GROUP3" }, { "towns": { "new-orleans-la": { "name": "Greater New Orleans, LA", "path": "/new-orleans-la/fight-fraud/" }, "hartford-ct": { "name": "Hartford, CT", "path": "/hartford-ct/fight-fraud/" }, "little-rock-ar": { "name": "Little Rock, AR", "path": "/little-rock-ar/fight-fraud/" }, "oahu-hi": { "name": "Oahu, HI", "path": "/oahu-hi/fight-fraud/" }, "omaha-ne": { "name": "Omaham, NE", "path": "/omaha-ne/fight-fraud/" } }, "code": "CSN-LOCAL-GROUP4" }, { "towns": { "des-moines-ia": { "name": "Des Moines, IA", "path": "/des-moines-ia/aarp-events/" }, "fargo-nd": { "name": "Fargo, ND", "path": "/fargo-nd/aarp-events/" }, "allentown-pa": { "name": "Lehigh Valley, PA", "path": "/allentown-pa/aarp-events/?showtowns=true" }, "dale-city-va": { "name": "Prince William County, VA", "path": "/dale-city-va/aarp-events/" }, "worcester-ma": { "name": "Worcester County, MA", "path": "/worcester-ma/aarp-events/" } }, "code": "CSN-LOCAL-GROUP5" }, { "towns": { "charleston-wv": { "name": "Charleston, WV", "path": "/charleston-wv/aarp-events/" }, "helena-mt": { "name": "Lewis and Clark County, MT", "path": "/helena-mt/aarp-events/" }, "manchester-nh": { "name": "New Hampshire, NH", "path": "/manchester-nh/aarp-events/" }, "providence-ri": { "name": "Providence, RI", "path": "/providence-ri/aarp-events/" } }, "code": "CSN-LOCAL-GROUP6" }]', 'cvent_display_module' => 'false', 'cvent_widget_city' => '{local_city_state}', 'embed_video' => '<iframe width="100%" height="349" src="//players.brightcove.net/3772599298001/HkD6Qklb_default/index.html?videoId={local_embed_video_2}" allowfullscreen frameborder="0"></iframe>', 'espanol-news-header' => 'Noticias de {local_city}', 'espanol-news-image' => 'losangeles-spanish', 'events-image' => 'events-all', 'events_careversation_group_min' => '8', 'events_driversafety_group_min' => '8', 'events_index_slot1' => '{module_Cvent New Widget Section 3}', 'events_tek_group_min' => '8', 'event_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/responsive/events-all-1140x655.jpg', 'event_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/event.jpg', 'event_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/event-t.jpg', 'fall-fun-image' => 'fall-fun-all-1-pumpkins', 'fallfun_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/fall-fun10-big-t.jpg', 'fallfun_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/fall-fun10.jpg', 'fallfun_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/fall-fun10-t.jpg', 'farmers-markets-image' => 'farmers-markets-c', 'find_it_fast_link_url' => 'jobs', 'find_it_fast_title' => 'Work & Jobs', 'gfg-image' => 'gfg-warm-c-2', 'google_disclaimer' => '<p><b>Please note:</b> These listings are provided via Google for the {local_city} community. <b>Listings here do NOT imply that an AARP member discount is offered.</b> Please see the <a href="https://www.aarp.org/benefits-discounts/" target="_blank">AARP Membership & Benefits page</a> for a listing of businesses that do provide a member discount.</p>', 'happenings-image' => 'happenings-rural', 'happenings-tbd-pilot-text' => '<h2><span>Discover everything you can do with AARP</span></h2> <h3><span>See fun events, local offers, and more right where you live.</span></h3>', 'happenings_default_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/responsive/aarp-default-rp-min.png', 'happenings_gold_slug_line_10up' => 'AARP in {local_community_name}', 'happenings_gold_slug_line_state' => 'AARP in {local_full_state}', 'happenings_gold_slug_line_state_es' => 'AARP en {local_full_state}', 'happenings_heading' => '{local_city} Happenings', 'happenings_twitter_header' => 'More from {local_city}', 'hiking-image' => 'hiking-cool-c', 'hiking_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn.local.aarp.org/img/template/thumbs/hiking3-big-t.jpg', 'hiking_hero_image' => 'https://cdn.local.aarp.org/img/template/hero/hiking3.jpg', 'hiking_thumb' => 'https://cdn.local.aarp.org/img/template/thumbs/hiking3-t.jpg', 'home_events_slot1' => '{module_Cvent New Widget Section}', 'home_events_slot2' => '{module_HP - Blog - Learn More}', 'home_intro_text' => '<p> Select your community from the list below to learn about great programs, stimulating things to do, local services, discounts and more! </p>', 'hp-event-tout' => '{if_facebook_link}<div class="module-spacer text-center"> <div class="fb-page" data-href="{local_facebook_link}" data-tabs="timeline" data-small-header="false" data-adapt-container-width="true" data-hide-cover="false" data-show-facepile="true"><blockquote cite="{local_facebook_link}" class="fb-xfbml-parse-ignore"><a href="{local_facebook_link}">Facebook</a></blockquote></div></div> {endif}', 'ice_skating_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/responsive/ice-skating-all-1140x655.jpg', 'ice_skating_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/ice-skating.jpg', 'ice_skating_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/ice-skating-t.jpg', 'image_url' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/working-for-you.jpeg', 'jobs_widget_city' => '{local_city_c}', 'm2mredirect' => 'True', 'movies-image' => 'movies-all-c', 'movies_robots' => 'noindex, follow', 'name' => 'In Your Community', 'nature_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/nature-center2-big-t.jpg', 'nature_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/nature-center2.jpg', 'nature_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/nature-center2-t.jpg', 'nearme_map_radius' => '20', 'nearme_map_zip' => '{local_zip}', 'omniture_cookie' => 'lincoln-ne-cp', 'page-title-right' => '{module_Event Snapshot Newsletter Signup}', 'parks-image' => 'parks-warm-c', 'pilot_towns_banner_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/classic/happenings-rural-240x140.jpg', 'pumpkin-picking-image' => 'fall-fun-all-1-pumpkins', 'recommendation_form_email' => 'jgunderson-palmer@aarp.org,bekim@americantowns.com,katherine@americantowns.com', 'recreation-image' => 'rec-cool-b', 'restaurantform_email' => 'bmazur@aarp.org,bekim@americantowns.com', 'restaurant_radius' => '10,20,30', 'season-activities' => 'Walking, microbreweries ', 'season-image' => 'spring-fun-warm-m', 'seasonal_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/seasonal-big-t.jpg', 'seasonal_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/seasonal.jpg', 'seasonal_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/seasonal-t.jpg', 'season_header' => 'Spring Fun', 'season_title' => 'Spring', 'skiing_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/skiing-big-t.jpg', 'skiing_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/skiing.jpg', 'skiing_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/skiing-t.jpg', 'spring-fun-image' => 'spring-fun-warm-m', 'state_blog_header' => 'AARP State News', 'state_blog_name' => 'Nebraska', 'summer-fun-image' => 'summer-fun-warm-m', 'tas_state_link' => 'https://takeastand.aarp.org/congressional-action-chart/?state={local_full_state_c}', 'term' => 'in Lincoln', 'thingstodo_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/things-to-do3-big-t.jpg', 'thingstodo_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/things-to-do3.jpg', 'thingstodo_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/things-to-do3-t.jpg', 'vcc_featured_image' => 'https://s3.amazonaws.com/local-aarp/img/vcc/featured/20210430_4C9F7646-96EC-4C88-960A-997CE34788BC.jpg', 'veterans-image' => 'veterans', 'video_tout_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/video-touts/san-antonio-video.png', 'vineyards-wineries-image' => 'wineries', 'volunteer-today-button' => '<span class="media-middle"> <a href="https://www.aarp.org/volunteer/virtual/?intcmp=CSN-LNK-AARPLOCAL-VOLINT-20210331-{local_tracking_code_town}-{local_tracking_code_state}" class="red btn" target="_blank">I WANT TO VOLUNTEER</a> </span>', 'volunteering-image' => 'volunteering-winter', 'volunteering-news-image' => 'volunteer-all-m-hands', 'volunteer_help_image' => 'volunteering-help-military-families', 'volunteer_help_link_name' => 'See Projects', 'volunteer_help_link_url' => 'https://www.createthegood.org/how-to-guides?intcmp=SNG-LNK-AARPLOCAL-VOLHTG-20140805-{local_tracking_code_town}-{local_tracking_code_state}', 'volunteer_help_subtitle' => 'Help Military Families', 'volunteer_help_title' => 'Do-It-Yourself Project Guides', 'winter-fun-image' => 'winter-fun-snow-c-ski', 'winterfun_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn.local.aarp.org/img/template/thumbs/winter-fun2-big-t.jpg', 'winterfun_hero_image' => 'https://cdn.local.aarp.org/img/template/hero/winter-fun2.jpg', 'winterfun_pic_nav2' => '<li><a href="/{town_sef_url}/good-for-grandkids/"><img src="https://cdn.local.aarp.org/img/template/thumbs/good-for-grandkids2-big-t.jpg" title="Good for Grandkids"><span>Good for Grandkids</span></a></li>', 'winterfun_thumb' => 'https://cdn.local.aarp.org/img/template/thumbs/winter-fun2-t.jpg', 'youtube_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/icons/youtube.png', 'news_link' => 'https://www.aarp.org/NE?intcmp=SNG-LNK-AARPLOCAL-BLOGNE-20140101', 'contactus_text' => 'AARP Nebraska', 'contactus_email' => 'NEAARP@aarp.org', 'contactus_link' => 'https://states.aarp.org/we-want-to-hear-from-you-heres-how-to-reach-us/?intcmp=SNG-LNK-AARPLOCAL-CONTACT-20140101', 'facebook_link' => 'https://www.facebook.com/AARPNE', 'twitter_link' => 'https://twitter.com/aarpNE', 'state_contract_id' => '56014', 'state_blog_flag' => 'https://states.aarp.org/wp-content/themes/aarpstates/images/state_flags/nebraska.png', 'state_blog_link' => 'https://states.aarp.org/region/nebraska/', 'state_blog_rss' => 'https://states.aarp.org/region/nebraska/feed', 'semi_warm_state' => 'yes', 'embed_video_2' => '5820073915001', '2020_election_link' => 'https://local.aarp.org/news/how-to-vote-in-nebraskas-2020-election-what-you-need-to-know-ne-2020-08-03.html', 'State_Label' => 'Nebraska's', 'vaccine_url' => 'https://local.aarp.org/news/the-covid19-vaccine-distribution-plan-in-nebraska-ne-2021-02-05.html', 'no_skiing' => 'y', 'state_capital' => 'lincoln-ne', '2024_election_link' => 'https://states.aarp.org/nebraska/election-voting-guide', '2024_election_link_es' => 'https://states.aarp.org/nebraska/elecciones-guia-para-votar', 'advanced_directives_link' => 'https://www.caringinfo.org/wp-content/uploads/Nebraska.pdf', '211_helpline' => 'Y', 'full_state' => 'Nebraska', 'county' => 'Lancaster', 'geo' => array( (int) 0 => (float) -96.702598571777, (int) 1 => (float) 40.813598632812 ), 'latitude' => (float) 40.813598632812, 'longitude' => (float) -96.702598571777, 'city_state' => 'Lincoln, NE', 'city_state_search' => 'Lincoln NE,Linclon NE,Linculn NE', 'pilot_name' => 'Lincoln', 'pilot_sef_url' => 'lincoln-ne', 'community_id' => (int) 37, 'community_name' => 'Lincoln', 'community_state' => 'NE', 'community_region' => 'Central', 'brightspot_region' => 'lincoln-ne', 'title' => 'Lincoln, NE', 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The AARP volunteer from Lacey came close to losing an additional $52,500 at a different financial institution after the criminals claimed that both her accounts had been compromised by someone trying to buy pornography.<br><br>“I believed them,” says Heise, 71, a retired educator who gave the scammers access to her account information. By the time she figured out that she had been deceived, she was able to stop the larger transaction from going through.<br><br>Heise is not alone. In 2024, 56,358 Washington consumers reported cases of fraud, including imposter scams, with losses totaling $297.2 million, Federal Trade Commission data shows. Officials say that due to persistent underreporting, the true numbers are far higher.<br><br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/washington/?cmp=RDRCT-ICM-WELCOMEKIT-STATES-WA" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">AARP Washington</a></span></span> is working to prevent even more people from losing money to increasingly sophisticated criminals. The efforts are led by fraud prevention specialist Kay Tomlinson and other AARP volunteers, and they include Fraud Watch Friday, an online event on the third Friday of each month. Topics range from romance schemes to home repair scams, identity theft to email phishing. The effort is supported by the nonprofit credit union BECU.<br><br>AARP Washington also has a wealth of fraud-fighting information on its website, and its Speakers Bureau volunteers regularly educate community groups on the latest scams and how to protect against them.<br><br>“Fraud and scams have been around forever, but they certainly have changed — and seem to not only change, but proliferate,” says Tomlinson, who serves on AARP Washington’s Executive Council and is a volunteer with its Speakers Bureau. She spent a career in global financial management before retiring in 2018.<br><br><b> ‘Tech support’ turned bad</b><br><br>Heise says her defenses were down when she became a fraud victim — her brother had died unexpectedly the day before. She says she clicked on a Facebook link that froze her screen, and a number appeared claiming to be Apple support. “I called the number, and boy, did they trap me,” she says.<br><br>The “Apple” worker on the other end of the line was actually a criminal who had somehow hacked her computer and said someone had accessed her financial accounts; he offered to connect her with her banks. Heise provided him with the numbers to the fraud units, but he instead conferenced her in with other scammers who said they were transferring her money into a “safety storage place.”<br><br>Heise became aware of the ruse when they told her at the end of the ordeal, “Don’t tell your friends, don’t call your bank and don’t report this to the police,” she recalls. “I hung up immediately and went, ‘Janet, you’ve been screwed.’”<br><br>She called her local credit union, and they froze the $52,500 transaction. Her other bank said she would have to appear in person to freeze the account, which she couldn’t do in time. She did report the incident to security at her retirement community, the local police and the FBI, but so far, the scammers haven’t been identified.<br><br>“I am trying to be more cautious,” she says, “but at the same time, alerting friends and neighbors … to what happened to me.”<br><br><b>AI, virtual kiosks the latest fraud tools</b><br><br>Many of the latest scams use artificial intelligence technology. Scammers use AI to generate text messages that appear to be from legitimate sources to deceive people into giving their personal or financial information. “They can send hundreds of thousands of texts with the push of a button,” Tomlinson says.<br><br>Scammers also can use AI to produce realistic-sounding voice recordings or even videos that impersonate family and friends asking for money or personal information. “It’s getting so good now, it’s hard to tell what’s real and what’s not,” Tomlinson says. She advises families to come up with a prearranged word that they can share over the phone or text to prove they are who they say. (For a deeper dive on AI and how to avoid scams using it, the AARP Washington Speakers Bureau offers the presentation, “A.I. 101: Artificial Intelligence and Fraud,” free to community groups.)<br><br>Another tool that scammers have started using to steal money is cryptocurrency ATMs — also known as Bitcoin ATMs or virtual currency kiosks — that have popped up in gas stations, convenience stores and other businesses. The ATMs are one way for people to convert dollars into cryptocurrency, a digital or virtual currency. Scammers like crypto ATMs because transactions can be hard to trace.<br><br>The FTC says that losses through Bitcoin ATM scams increased almost tenfold nationally from 2020 to 2023. During the first half of 2024, losses topped $65 million, with people 60 and older more than three times as likely as younger adults to report a loss.<br><br><b>Legislation sought to curb abuses</b><br><br>During the 2025 session of the Washington State Legislature, AARP Washington advocated for <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=5280&Initiative=False&Year=2025" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Senate Bill 5280</a></span></span>, hoping to rein in crypto abuses. The bill — which ultimately didn't pass — sought to boost regulation of crypto ATMs and would have added new consumer protections, including requiring kiosk operators to alert consumers of potential fraud and financial losses that may not be able to be recovered. The bill also would have limited the amount of money that could be deposited or withdrawn into a crypto ATM to $1,000 a day. Currently, there is no limit, and people can lose tens of thousands of dollars, if not more, in one transaction.<br><br>“Scammers try to get the person into a heightened state of emotional being,” says Cathy MacCaul, AARP Washington’s advocacy director. That, she adds, can cause them to “make bad decisions.”<br><br>Other states have passed laws to curb crypto ATM-related fraud. As an example, Vermont crypto ATMS now have a $1,000 daily cash transaction limit, and in Minnesota, daily transactions are capped at $2,000 for new customers, who can also get refunds for fraud losses that are reported within 14 days.<br><br>MacCaul says the crypto ATM industry can still make money. “What we’re saying really simply is, ‘We want you to be able to do business here in Washington state — but you have to play by the rules,’ ” she says. “Here are the rules.” <br><br><i>(This story was updated April 17, 2025, after the legislation failed to pass during the 2025 legislative session.)</i><br><br><i>Ann Hardie spent a decade covering aging issues for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. She has written for the Bulletin for 16 years.</i><br> <br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><bsp-inline-h2 class="inline-heading"><b>AARP Washington resources:</b></bsp-inline-h2></span></span><br></p><ul><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/washington/online-fraud-watch-friday-events-fight-back-against-scams" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>AARP Washington’s Fraud Watch Friday</b></a></span></span> Led by volunteers from the AARP Fraud Watch Network, AARP Washington hosts an online event on the third Friday of each month, starting at 10:30 a.m. The interactive discussions cover the latest in scams and fraud.</li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/washington/need-a-speaker-we-can-help?CMP=RDRCT-STATES-WA-OTHER-SPEAKERS-072319" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>AARP Washington Speakers Bureau</b></a></span></span> Trained volunteers can speak to groups at no cost on a variety of topics, including fraud prevention.</li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/money/scams-fraud/about-fraud-watch-network/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>AARP Fraud Watch Network</b></a></span></span> A free resource with information on how to proactively spot scams and get guidance from fraud specialists. The number to the AARP Fraud Watch Network Helpline is 877-908-3360.</li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/washington/becu-shred-and-e-cycle-event?CMP=RDRCT-STATES-FRAUD" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>Free shredding event from BECU and AARP</b></a></span></span> Free shredding will be provided on Saturday, April 26, in Tukwila, Federal Way, Everett and Bellingham.</li></ul><p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><bsp-inline-h2 class="inline-heading"><b>Also of interest:</b></bsp-inline-h2></span></span><br></p><ul><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/money/scams-fraud/cryptocurrency/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>What to Know About Cryptocurrency Scams</b></a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/money/scams-fraud/older-adults-ftc-fraud-report.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>$12.5 Billion Reported Lost to Scams and Fraud in 2024, Older Adults Hit Hard</b></a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/money/scams-fraud/biggest-scams-2025/ " target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>Five of the Biggest Scams to Watch For in 2025</b></a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://consumer.ftc.gov/articles/what-know-about-cryptocurrency-and-scams" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>Federal Trade Commission: Primer on Cryptocurrency</b></a></span></span></li></ul><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><span class="VideoEnhancement" data-video-disable-history data-embeddedvideo-container> <div class="VideoEnhancement-player"><bsp-brightcoveplayer data-video-player class="BrightcoveVideoPlayer" data-account="3772599298001" data-player="KM9xJAJa4" data-video-id="6127840734001" data-video-title="How to Avoid Extortion Scams" > <video class="video-js" id="BrightcoveVideoPlayer-6127840734001" data-video-id="6127840734001" data-account="" data-player="KM9xJAJa4" data-embed="default" controls ></video> </bsp-brightcoveplayer> </div> <div class="VideoEnhancement-title">How to Avoid Extortion Scams</div> </span> </div> </div><p> <br></p></div> </div> </p></span> </div> </div> <p><i>This story is provided by AARP Washington. 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'' : 'none')">Context</a><pre id="cakeErr680ed3cc5ae6a-code" class="cake-code-dump" style="display: none;"><code><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000BB"> </span><span style="color: #007700">if(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">strstr</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$match</span><span style="color: #007700">[</span><span style="color: #0000BB">1</span><span style="color: #007700">],</span><span style="color: #DD0000">'=='</span><span style="color: #007700">)) {</span></span></code> <code><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000BB"> </span><span style="color: #007700">list(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$token</span><span style="color: #007700">,</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$keyword</span><span style="color: #007700">) = </span><span style="color: #0000BB">explode</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #DD0000">"=="</span><span style="color: #007700">,</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$match</span><span style="color: #007700">[</span><span style="color: #0000BB">1</span><span style="color: #007700">],</span><span style="color: #0000BB">2</span><span style="color: #007700">);</span></span></code> <span class="code-highlight"><code><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000BB"> $text </span><span style="color: #007700">= </span><span style="color: #0000BB">str_replace</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$match</span><span style="color: #007700">[</span><span style="color: #0000BB">0</span><span style="color: #007700">], (</span><span style="color: #0000BB">strtolower</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$town</span><span style="color: #007700">[</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$token</span><span style="color: #007700">]) != </span><span style="color: #0000BB">strtolower</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$keyword</span><span style="color: 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=> '29945', (int) 26 => '29946', (int) 27 => '29947', (int) 28 => '49182' ), 'has_happenings' => 'true', 'cvent_community_code' => 'ne-lincoln' ) $callCake = true $matches = array( (int) 0 => array( (int) 0 => '{ifnot_slug==healthy-living/map} {module_RHS - AARP Events} {endif}', (int) 1 => 'slug==healthy-living/map', (int) 2 => ' {module_RHS - AARP Events} ' ) ) $match = array( (int) 0 => '{ifnot_slug==healthy-living/map} {module_RHS - AARP Events} {endif}', (int) 1 => 'slug==healthy-living/map', (int) 2 => ' {module_RHS - AARP Events} ' ) $token = 'slug' $keyword = 'healthy-living/map'</pre><pre class="stack-trace">Localize::replace() - APP/Lib/Localize.php, line 152 Modules::render() - APP/Lib/Modules.php, line 9 include - APP/View/Elements/display.ctp, line 13 View::_evaluate() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 971 View::_render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 933 View::render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 473 Controller::render() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 963 AppController::renderPage() - APP/Controller/AppController.php, line 136 BlogsController::display() - APP/Controller/BlogsController.php, line 81 ReflectionMethod::invokeArgs() - [internal], line ?? Controller::invokeAction() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 491 Dispatcher::_invoke() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 193 Dispatcher::dispatch() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 167 [main] - APP/webroot/index.php, line 118</pre></div></pre><div class="module clearfix"><!--default--> <!-- module_RHS - AARP Events --> <div class="ar-basic-box module-spacer"> <header> <div class="pull-right"> <a href="/lincoln-ne/aarp-events/" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-SEEALL-EVENTS"> <img style="width:30px;" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/icons/aarp_event_icon.png" alt="Upcoming AARP Events" /> </a> </div> <h2 class="visible-lg">AARP Events for Lincoln</h2> <h2 class="hidden-lg">AARP Events for Lincoln</h2> </header> <div class="wrap"> <div class="ar-listing snippet"> <ul class="list"> <li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/driver-safety/aarp-smart-driver-bellevue-ne-c37760.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-SMART-DRIVERTM-METROPOLITAN-COMMUNITY-COLLEGE-NORTH-EXPRESS">AARP Smart Driver™: Metropolitan Community College: North Express</a></h2> <p class="time">Wednesday, Apr 30, 2025 at 9:45 a.m. CT</p> <p class="venue">Metropolitan Community College: North Express</p> <p class="loc">Omaha, NE</p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-ne-navigating-trusts-for-estates-legal-insights-and-practical-applications-omaha-ne-51325-mvnghvn7ytx.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-NE-NAVIGATING-TRUSTS-FOR-ESTATES-LEGAL-INSIGHTS-AND-PRACTICAL-APPLICATIONS-OMAHA-NE-51325">AARP NE Navigating Trusts for Estates: Legal Insights and Practical Applications Omaha, NE 5/13/25</a></h2> <p class="time">Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 3:00 p.m. CT</p> <p class="venue">Remington Heights Retirement Community</p> <p class="loc">Omaha, NE</p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/driver-safety/aarp-smart-driver-bellevue-ne-c36456.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-SMART-DRIVERTM-AARP-INFORMATION-CENTER">AARP Smart Driver™: Aarp Information Center</a></h2> <p class="time">Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. CT</p> <p class="venue">Aarp Information Center</p> <p class="loc">Omaha, NE</p> </li> </ul> <p><a class="link-red" href="/lincoln-ne/aarp-events/" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-SEEALL-EVENTS">View All AARP Events<i class="ml-1 fas fa-chevron-right"></i></a></p> </div> </div> </div> <div aria-hidden="true" class="aarpe-ad-wrapper"> <div class="aarpe-ad en clearfix" id="300x250_53475" data-adsize="300x250"> <script type="text/javascript"> if(typeof AARP.ads !== 'undefined'){ AARP.ads.slots({ id:'300x250_53475', size:'300x250'}); } </script> </div> </div> <div class="card-tout card-dark membership-tout" style="margin:0 0 30px 0;height:360px;"> <img class="img-responsive image" title="image of two AARP membership cards" alt="image of two AARP membership cards" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/tout-two-cards.png"> <div class="title">Last Chance to Save!<br />New Pricing Coming in 2025.</div> <br /> <p> This is AARP's first rate increase in 15 years.<br />Don't miss out, join today and save!<br /><br /> </p> <div class="action"> <a class="btn" href="https://appsec.aarp.org/mem/join?campaignid=UAJFT3&intcmp=LNK-CSN-AARPLOCAL-JRTOUT-RR-A-LINCOLN-NE">Join AARP</a> <div class="body">Already a member? <a href="https://appsec.aarp.org/mem/renew?campaignid= UARFT3&intcmp=LNK-CSN-AARPLOCAL-JRTOUT-RR-A-LINCOLN-NE">Renew</a> or <a href="https://www.aarp.org/benefits-discounts/my-membership/print-your-card/">Print Card</a></div> </div> </div> <style> .membership-tout {padding:16px 20px;} .membership-tout .list li { margin: 0; } </style> <div aria-hidden="true" class="aarpe-ad-wrapper"> <div class="aarpe-ad en clearfix" id="300x250_93505" data-adsize="300x250"> <script type="text/javascript"> if(typeof AARP.ads !== 'undefined'){ AARP.ads.slots({ id:'300x250_93505', size:'300x250'}); } </script> </div> </div> <div class="module-spacer text-center"> <div class="fb-page" alt="Image of AARP Nebraska Facebook Page" title="Image of AARP Nebraska Facebook Page" data-href="https://www.facebook.com/AARPNE" data-tabs="timeline" width="" height="" data-small-header="false" data-adapt-container-width="true" data-hide-cover="false" data-show-facepile="true"> <blockquote cite="https://www.facebook.com/AARPNE" class="fb-xfbml-parse-ignore"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/AARPNE">Facebook</a></blockquote> </div> </div> <div class="ar-basic-box module-spacer"> <header> <h2>Contact AARP <br />in Lincoln</h2> </header> <div class="wrap"> <div class="ar-quick-list module-spacer"> <ul class="list-unstyled"> <li><i class="list-icon fa fa-envelope" alt="Email icon" title="Email icon" aria-hidden="true"></i><a href="mailto:NEAARP@aarp.org" target="_blank" rel="noopener">NEAARP@aarp.org</a></li> <li><i class="list-icon fa fa-globe" alt="Globe icon" title="Globe icon" aria-hidden="true"></i><a href="https://states.aarp.org/region/nebraska/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">AARP Nebraska</a></li> <li><i class="list-icon fa fa-map-marker" alt="Map Marker icon" title="Map Marker icon" aria-hidden="true"></i><a href="https://states.aarp.org/we-want-to-hear-from-you-heres-how-to-reach-us/?intcmp=SNG-LNK-AARPLOCAL-CONTACT-20140101-LINCOLN-NE" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Contact Us</a></li> </ul> </div> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/AARPNE" target="_blank" rel="noopener" aria-label="Open Facebook"><img style="max-width: 48px;" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/page/icons/facebook.png" alt="Facebook icon" title="Facebook icon"></a> <a href="https://twitter.com/aarpNE" target="_blank" rel="noopener" aria-label="Open Twitter"><img style="max-width: 48px;" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/page/icons/twitter.png" alt="Twitter icon" title="Twitter icon"></a> </div> </div> </div></div> <div class="col-md-8 left-rail left-bot"></div> <div class="col-md-4 right-rail right-bot thin-rhs"></div> </div> <div class="row oneColumnLayout"> </div> <div class="row oneColumnLayout"> <div class="col-md-12"><!-- script to activate navbar --> <script type="text/javascript"> jQuery(".channelBarMain ul.left li a").click(function() { window.location = jQuery(this).attr('href'); }); </script> </div> </div> ' $scripts_for_layout = '<title>In Washington, Learn How to Protect Yourself from Ever-Changing Fraud</title> <meta name="page_title" content="In Washington, Learn How to Protect Yourself from Ever-Changing Fraud"/> <meta name="robots" content="noindex, nofollow"/> <meta content="This past January, scammers posing as computer and bank representatives stole $5,000 from an account belonging to Janet Heise. 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The AARP volunteer from Lacey came close to losing an additional $52,500 at a different financial institution after the criminals claimed that both her accounts had been compromised by someone trying to buy pornography.<br><br>“I believed them,” says Heise, 71, a retired educator who gave the scammers access to her account information. By the time she figured out that she had been deceived, she was able to stop the larger transaction from going through.<br><br>Heise is not alone. In 2024, 56,358 Washington consumers reported cases of fraud, including imposter scams, with losses totaling $297.2 million, Federal Trade Commission data shows. Officials say that due to persistent underreporting, the true numbers are far higher.<br><br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/washington/?cmp=RDRCT-ICM-WELCOMEKIT-STATES-WA" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">AARP Washington</a></span></span> is working to prevent even more people from losing money to increasingly sophisticated criminals. The efforts are led by fraud prevention specialist Kay Tomlinson and other AARP volunteers, and they include Fraud Watch Friday, an online event on the third Friday of each month. Topics range from romance schemes to home repair scams, identity theft to email phishing. The effort is supported by the nonprofit credit union BECU.<br><br>AARP Washington also has a wealth of fraud-fighting information on its website, and its Speakers Bureau volunteers regularly educate community groups on the latest scams and how to protect against them.<br><br>“Fraud and scams have been around forever, but they certainly have changed — and seem to not only change, but proliferate,” says Tomlinson, who serves on AARP Washington’s Executive Council and is a volunteer with its Speakers Bureau. She spent a career in global financial management before retiring in 2018.<br><br><b> ‘Tech support’ turned bad</b><br><br>Heise says her defenses were down when she became a fraud victim — her brother had died unexpectedly the day before. She says she clicked on a Facebook link that froze her screen, and a number appeared claiming to be Apple support. “I called the number, and boy, did they trap me,” she says.<br><br>The “Apple” worker on the other end of the line was actually a criminal who had somehow hacked her computer and said someone had accessed her financial accounts; he offered to connect her with her banks. Heise provided him with the numbers to the fraud units, but he instead conferenced her in with other scammers who said they were transferring her money into a “safety storage place.”<br><br>Heise became aware of the ruse when they told her at the end of the ordeal, “Don’t tell your friends, don’t call your bank and don’t report this to the police,” she recalls. “I hung up immediately and went, ‘Janet, you’ve been screwed.’”<br><br>She called her local credit union, and they froze the $52,500 transaction. Her other bank said she would have to appear in person to freeze the account, which she couldn’t do in time. She did report the incident to security at her retirement community, the local police and the FBI, but so far, the scammers haven’t been identified.<br><br>“I am trying to be more cautious,” she says, “but at the same time, alerting friends and neighbors … to what happened to me.”<br><br><b>AI, virtual kiosks the latest fraud tools</b><br><br>Many of the latest scams use artificial intelligence technology. Scammers use AI to generate text messages that appear to be from legitimate sources to deceive people into giving their personal or financial information. “They can send hundreds of thousands of texts with the push of a button,” Tomlinson says.<br><br>Scammers also can use AI to produce realistic-sounding voice recordings or even videos that impersonate family and friends asking for money or personal information. “It’s getting so good now, it’s hard to tell what’s real and what’s not,” Tomlinson says. She advises families to come up with a prearranged word that they can share over the phone or text to prove they are who they say. (For a deeper dive on AI and how to avoid scams using it, the AARP Washington Speakers Bureau offers the presentation, “A.I. 101: Artificial Intelligence and Fraud,” free to community groups.)<br><br>Another tool that scammers have started using to steal money is cryptocurrency ATMs — also known as Bitcoin ATMs or virtual currency kiosks — that have popped up in gas stations, convenience stores and other businesses. The ATMs are one way for people to convert dollars into cryptocurrency, a digital or virtual currency. Scammers like crypto ATMs because transactions can be hard to trace.<br><br>The FTC says that losses through Bitcoin ATM scams increased almost tenfold nationally from 2020 to 2023. During the first half of 2024, losses topped $65 million, with people 60 and older more than three times as likely as younger adults to report a loss.<br><br><b>Legislation sought to curb abuses</b><br><br>During the 2025 session of the Washington State Legislature, AARP Washington advocated for <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=5280&Initiative=False&Year=2025" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Senate Bill 5280</a></span></span>, hoping to rein in crypto abuses. The bill — which ultimately didn't pass — sought to boost regulation of crypto ATMs and would have added new consumer protections, including requiring kiosk operators to alert consumers of potential fraud and financial losses that may not be able to be recovered. The bill also would have limited the amount of money that could be deposited or withdrawn into a crypto ATM to $1,000 a day. Currently, there is no limit, and people can lose tens of thousands of dollars, if not more, in one transaction.<br><br>“Scammers try to get the person into a heightened state of emotional being,” says Cathy MacCaul, AARP Washington’s advocacy director. That, she adds, can cause them to “make bad decisions.”<br><br>Other states have passed laws to curb crypto ATM-related fraud. As an example, Vermont crypto ATMS now have a $1,000 daily cash transaction limit, and in Minnesota, daily transactions are capped at $2,000 for new customers, who can also get refunds for fraud losses that are reported within 14 days.<br><br>MacCaul says the crypto ATM industry can still make money. “What we’re saying really simply is, ‘We want you to be able to do business here in Washington state — but you have to play by the rules,’ ” she says. “Here are the rules.” <br><br><i>(This story was updated April 17, 2025, after the legislation failed to pass during the 2025 legislative session.)</i><br><br><i>Ann Hardie spent a decade covering aging issues for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. She has written for the Bulletin for 16 years.</i><br> <br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><bsp-inline-h2 class="inline-heading"><b>AARP Washington resources:</b></bsp-inline-h2></span></span><br></p><ul><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/washington/online-fraud-watch-friday-events-fight-back-against-scams" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>AARP Washington’s Fraud Watch Friday</b></a></span></span> Led by volunteers from the AARP Fraud Watch Network, AARP Washington hosts an online event on the third Friday of each month, starting at 10:30 a.m. The interactive discussions cover the latest in scams and fraud.</li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/washington/need-a-speaker-we-can-help?CMP=RDRCT-STATES-WA-OTHER-SPEAKERS-072319" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>AARP Washington Speakers Bureau</b></a></span></span> Trained volunteers can speak to groups at no cost on a variety of topics, including fraud prevention.</li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/money/scams-fraud/about-fraud-watch-network/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>AARP Fraud Watch Network</b></a></span></span> A free resource with information on how to proactively spot scams and get guidance from fraud specialists. The number to the AARP Fraud Watch Network Helpline is 877-908-3360.</li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/washington/becu-shred-and-e-cycle-event?CMP=RDRCT-STATES-FRAUD" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>Free shredding event from BECU and AARP</b></a></span></span> Free shredding will be provided on Saturday, April 26, in Tukwila, Federal Way, Everett and Bellingham.</li></ul><p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><bsp-inline-h2 class="inline-heading"><b>Also of interest:</b></bsp-inline-h2></span></span><br></p><ul><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/money/scams-fraud/cryptocurrency/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>What to Know About Cryptocurrency Scams</b></a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/money/scams-fraud/older-adults-ftc-fraud-report.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>$12.5 Billion Reported Lost to Scams and Fraud in 2024, Older Adults Hit Hard</b></a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/money/scams-fraud/biggest-scams-2025/ " target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>Five of the Biggest Scams to Watch For in 2025</b></a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://consumer.ftc.gov/articles/what-know-about-cryptocurrency-and-scams" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>Federal Trade Commission: Primer on Cryptocurrency</b></a></span></span></li></ul><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><span class="VideoEnhancement" data-video-disable-history data-embeddedvideo-container> <div class="VideoEnhancement-player"><bsp-brightcoveplayer data-video-player class="BrightcoveVideoPlayer" data-account="3772599298001" data-player="KM9xJAJa4" data-video-id="6127840734001" data-video-title="How to Avoid Extortion Scams" > <video class="video-js" id="BrightcoveVideoPlayer-6127840734001" data-video-id="6127840734001" data-account="" data-player="KM9xJAJa4" data-embed="default" controls ></video> </bsp-brightcoveplayer> </div> <div class="VideoEnhancement-title">How to Avoid Extortion Scams</div> </span> </div> </div><p> <br></p></div> </div> </p></span> </div> </div> <p><i>This story is provided by AARP Washington. 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#0000BB">$match</span><span style="color: #007700">[</span><span style="color: #0000BB">1</span><span style="color: #007700">],</span><span style="color: #0000BB">2</span><span style="color: #007700">);</span></span></code> <span class="code-highlight"><code><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000BB"> $text </span><span style="color: #007700">= </span><span style="color: #0000BB">str_replace</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$match</span><span style="color: #007700">[</span><span style="color: #0000BB">0</span><span style="color: #007700">], (</span><span style="color: #0000BB">strtolower</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$town</span><span style="color: #007700">[</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$token</span><span style="color: #007700">]) != </span><span style="color: #0000BB">strtolower</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$keyword</span><span style="color: #007700">) ? </span><span style="color: #0000BB">self</span><span style="color: #007700">::</span><span style="color: #0000BB">replace</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$match</span><span style="color: #007700">[</span><span style="color: #0000BB">2</span><span style="color: #007700">], </span><span style="color: #0000BB">$town</span><span style="color: #007700">, </span><span style="color: #0000BB">$callCake</span><span style="color: #007700">): </span><span style="color: #DD0000">''</span><span style="color: #007700">), </span><span style="color: #0000BB">$text</span><span style="color: #007700">);</span></span></code></span></pre><pre id="cakeErr680ed3cc5ae6a-context" class="cake-context" style="display: none;">$text = '<!--default--> <!-- module_RHS - AARP Events --> {ifnot_slug==healthy-living/map} {module_RHS - AARP Events} {endif} {module_RHS - Tout A} {module_RHS - Ad Slot 1} {module_RHS - Join AARP Today} {module_RHS - Ad Slot 2} {module_FB - State Side Panel} {module_RHS - State Contact Us}' $town = array( '_id' => '576180560c4e268f7f8b8661', 'city' => 'Lincoln', 'state' => 'NE', 'nearby' => array( (int) 0 => array( 'city' => 'Lincoln', 'state' => 'NE', 'sef_url' => 'lincoln-ne' ), (int) 1 => array( 'city' => 'Walton', 'state' => 'NE', 'sef_url' => 'walton-ne' ), (int) 2 => array( 'city' => 'Denton', 'state' => 'NE', 'sef_url' => 'denton-ne' ), (int) 3 => array( 'city' => 'Raymond', 'state' => 'NE', 'sef_url' => 'raymond-ne' ), (int) 4 => array( 'city' => 'Malcolm', 'state' => 'NE', 'sef_url' => 'malcolm-ne' ), (int) 5 => array( 'city' => 'Roca', 'state' => 'NE', 'sef_url' => 'roca-ne' ), (int) 6 => array( 'city' => 'Waverly', 'state' => 'NE', 'sef_url' => 'waverly-ne' ), (int) 7 => array( 'city' => 'Davey', 'state' => 'NE', 'sef_url' => 'davey-ne' ), (int) 8 => array( 'city' => 'Pleasant Dale', 'state' => 'NE', 'sef_url' => 'pleasant-dale-ne' ), (int) 9 => array( 'city' => 'Martell', 'state' => 'NE', 'sef_url' => 'martell-ne' ), (int) 10 => array( 'city' => 'Sprague', 'state' => 'NE', 'sef_url' => 'sprague-ne' ), (int) 11 => array( 'city' => 'Bennet', 'state' => 'NE', 'sef_url' => 'bennet-ne' ), (int) 12 => array( 'city' => 'Hickman', 'state' => 'NE', 'sef_url' => 'hickman-ne' ), (int) 13 => array( 'city' => 'Eagle', 'state' => 'NE', 'sef_url' => 'eagle-ne' ), (int) 14 => array( 'city' => 'Alvo', 'state' => 'NE', 'sef_url' => 'alvo-ne' ) ), 'local' => array( (int) 0 => 'lincoln-ne', (int) 1 => 'walton-ne', (int) 2 => 'denton-ne', (int) 3 => 'raymond-ne', (int) 4 => 'malcolm-ne', (int) 5 => 'roca-ne', (int) 6 => 'waverly-ne', (int) 7 => 'davey-ne', (int) 8 => 'pleasant-dale-ne', (int) 9 => 'martell-ne' ), 'season' => 'spring', 'aarp-events-image' => 'aarp-events', 'amusement-parks-image' => 'amusement-warm-c', 'arts-entertainment-image' => 'arts-all-bm', 'asset_version' => '240925', 'beaches-lakes-image' => 'beaches-lakes-cool-c', 'billboard1_caption' => 'Spring', 'billboard1_image_url' => '{local_happenings-image}', 'billboard1_link_url' => '/{local_sef_url}/happenings/', 'billboard1_subtitle' => 'See the Real Possibilities', 'billboard1_thumb_title' => ' Happenings', 'billboard1_thumb_url' => '{local_happenings-image}', 'billboard1_title' => 'Get to know AARP in {local_city_c}', 'billboard2_image_url' => '{local_season-image}', 'billboard2_link_url' => '/{local_sef_url}/{local_season}-fun/', 'billboard2_subtitle' => 'Explore fun and interesting things to do this {local_season} near you!', 'billboard2_thumb_title' => '{local_season_header}', 'billboard2_thumb_url' => '{local_season-image}', 'billboard2_title' => 'Time for {local_season_header}!', 'billboard3_image_url' => '{local_volunteering-image}', 'billboard3_link_url' => '/{local_sef_url}/volunteering/', 'billboard3_subtitle' => 'Make a difference!', 'billboard3_thumb_title' => 'Volunteering', 'billboard3_thumb_url' => '{local_volunteering-image}', 'billboard3_title' => 'Volunteering lifts everyone's spirits', 'bvideo_name' => '{local_full_state_c}', 'city-select-image' => 'cityselect-spring', 'coffee-image' => 'coffee-warm-m', 'coffee_radius' => '10', 'community_blogs_archive' => 'lincoln-ne', 'community_blogs_list' => 'caregiving,healthy-living,savings-and-planning,work-and-jobs,life-reimagined,all,{local_state},lincoln-ne', 'connect_town_groups' => '[{ "towns": { "atlanta-ga": { "name": "Atlanta, GA", "path": "/atlanta-ga/fight-fraud/" }, "chicago-il": { "name": "Chicago, IL", "path": "/chicago-il/fight-fraud/" }, "los-angeles-ca": { "name": "Los Angeles, CA", "path": "/los-angeles-ca/fight-fraud/" }, "new-york-ny": { "name": "New York City, NY", "path": "/new-york-ny/fight-fraud/?showtowns=true" }, "phoenix-az": { "name": "Phoenix, AZ", "path": "/phoenix-az/fight-fraud/" } }, "code": "CSN-LOCAL-GROUP1" }, { "towns": { "baltimore-md": { "name": "Baltimore Metro, MD", "path": "/baltimore-md/fight-fraud/" }, "dallas-tx": { "name": "Dallas, TX", "path": "/dallas-tx/fight-fraud/" }, "denver-co": { "name": "Denver, CO", "path": "/denver-co/fight-fraud/" }, "detroit-mi": { "name": "Detroit, MI", "path": "/detroit-mi/fight-fraud/" }, "orlando-fl": { "name": "Central Florida, FL", "path": "/orlando-fl/fight-fraud/?showtowns=true" }, "houston-tx": { "name": "Houston, TX", "path": "/houston-tx/fight-fraud/" }, "brookhaven-ny": { "name": "Long Island, NY", "path": "/brookhaven-ny/fight-fraud/?showtowns=true" }, "san-diego-ca": { "name": "San Diego County, CA", "path": "/san-diego-ca/fight-fraud/" }, "miami-fl": { "name": "South Florida, FL", "path": "/miami-fl/fight-fraud/" } }, "code": "CSN-LOCAL-GROUP2" }, { "towns": { "charlotte-nc": { "name": "Charlotte, NC", "path": "/charlotte-nc/aarp-events/" }, "boston-ma": { "name": "Greater Boston, MA", "path": "/boston-ma/aarp-events/?showtowns=true" }, "indianapolis-in": { "name": "Indianapolis, IN", "path": "/indianapolis-in/aarp-events/" }, "las-vegas-nv": { "name": "Las Vegas, NV", "path": "/las-vegas-nv/aarp-events/" }, "philadelphia-pa": { "name": "Philadelphia, PA", "path": "/philadelphia-pa/aarp-events/" }, "pittsburgh-pa": { "name": "Pittsburgh, PA", "path": "/pittsburgh-pa/aarp-events/" }, "portland-or": { "name": "Portland Metro, OR", "path": "/portland-or/aarp-events/" }, "seattle-wa": { "name": "Seattle, WA", "path": "/seattle-wa/aarp-events/" }, "saint-louis-mo": { "name": "St Louis, MO", "path": "/saint-louis-mo/aarp-events/" }, "minneapolis-mn": { "name": "Twin Cities, MN", "path": "/minneapolis-mn/aarp-events/?showtowns=true" } }, "code": "CSN-LOCAL-GROUP3" }, { "towns": { "new-orleans-la": { "name": "Greater New Orleans, LA", "path": "/new-orleans-la/fight-fraud/" }, "hartford-ct": { "name": "Hartford, CT", "path": "/hartford-ct/fight-fraud/" }, "little-rock-ar": { "name": "Little Rock, AR", "path": "/little-rock-ar/fight-fraud/" }, "oahu-hi": { "name": "Oahu, HI", "path": "/oahu-hi/fight-fraud/" }, "omaha-ne": { "name": "Omaham, NE", "path": "/omaha-ne/fight-fraud/" } }, "code": "CSN-LOCAL-GROUP4" }, { "towns": { "des-moines-ia": { "name": "Des Moines, IA", "path": "/des-moines-ia/aarp-events/" }, "fargo-nd": { "name": "Fargo, ND", "path": "/fargo-nd/aarp-events/" }, "allentown-pa": { "name": "Lehigh Valley, PA", "path": "/allentown-pa/aarp-events/?showtowns=true" }, "dale-city-va": { "name": "Prince William County, VA", "path": "/dale-city-va/aarp-events/" }, "worcester-ma": { "name": "Worcester County, MA", "path": "/worcester-ma/aarp-events/" } }, "code": "CSN-LOCAL-GROUP5" }, { "towns": { "charleston-wv": { "name": "Charleston, WV", "path": "/charleston-wv/aarp-events/" }, "helena-mt": { "name": "Lewis and Clark County, MT", "path": "/helena-mt/aarp-events/" }, "manchester-nh": { "name": "New Hampshire, NH", "path": "/manchester-nh/aarp-events/" }, "providence-ri": { "name": "Providence, RI", "path": "/providence-ri/aarp-events/" } }, "code": "CSN-LOCAL-GROUP6" }]', 'cvent_display_module' => 'false', 'cvent_widget_city' => '{local_city_state}', 'embed_video' => '<iframe width="100%" height="349" src="//players.brightcove.net/3772599298001/HkD6Qklb_default/index.html?videoId={local_embed_video_2}" allowfullscreen frameborder="0"></iframe>', 'espanol-news-header' => 'Noticias de {local_city}', 'espanol-news-image' => 'losangeles-spanish', 'events-image' => 'events-all', 'events_careversation_group_min' => '8', 'events_driversafety_group_min' => '8', 'events_index_slot1' => '{module_Cvent New Widget Section 3}', 'events_tek_group_min' => '8', 'event_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/responsive/events-all-1140x655.jpg', 'event_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/event.jpg', 'event_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/event-t.jpg', 'fall-fun-image' => 'fall-fun-all-1-pumpkins', 'fallfun_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/fall-fun10-big-t.jpg', 'fallfun_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/fall-fun10.jpg', 'fallfun_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/fall-fun10-t.jpg', 'farmers-markets-image' => 'farmers-markets-c', 'find_it_fast_link_url' => 'jobs', 'find_it_fast_title' => 'Work & Jobs', 'gfg-image' => 'gfg-warm-c-2', 'google_disclaimer' => '<p><b>Please note:</b> These listings are provided via Google for the {local_city} community. <b>Listings here do NOT imply that an AARP member discount is offered.</b> Please see the <a href="https://www.aarp.org/benefits-discounts/" target="_blank">AARP Membership & Benefits page</a> for a listing of businesses that do provide a member discount.</p>', 'happenings-image' => 'happenings-rural', 'happenings-tbd-pilot-text' => '<h2><span>Discover everything you can do with AARP</span></h2> <h3><span>See fun events, local offers, and more right where you live.</span></h3>', 'happenings_default_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/responsive/aarp-default-rp-min.png', 'happenings_gold_slug_line_10up' => 'AARP in {local_community_name}', 'happenings_gold_slug_line_state' => 'AARP in {local_full_state}', 'happenings_gold_slug_line_state_es' => 'AARP en {local_full_state}', 'happenings_heading' => '{local_city} Happenings', 'happenings_twitter_header' => 'More from {local_city}', 'hiking-image' => 'hiking-cool-c', 'hiking_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn.local.aarp.org/img/template/thumbs/hiking3-big-t.jpg', 'hiking_hero_image' => 'https://cdn.local.aarp.org/img/template/hero/hiking3.jpg', 'hiking_thumb' => 'https://cdn.local.aarp.org/img/template/thumbs/hiking3-t.jpg', 'home_events_slot1' => '{module_Cvent New Widget Section}', 'home_events_slot2' => '{module_HP - Blog - Learn More}', 'home_intro_text' => '<p> Select your community from the list below to learn about great programs, stimulating things to do, local services, discounts and more! </p>', 'hp-event-tout' => '{if_facebook_link}<div class="module-spacer text-center"> <div class="fb-page" data-href="{local_facebook_link}" data-tabs="timeline" data-small-header="false" data-adapt-container-width="true" data-hide-cover="false" data-show-facepile="true"><blockquote cite="{local_facebook_link}" class="fb-xfbml-parse-ignore"><a href="{local_facebook_link}">Facebook</a></blockquote></div></div> {endif}', 'ice_skating_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/responsive/ice-skating-all-1140x655.jpg', 'ice_skating_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/ice-skating.jpg', 'ice_skating_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/ice-skating-t.jpg', 'image_url' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/working-for-you.jpeg', 'jobs_widget_city' => '{local_city_c}', 'm2mredirect' => 'True', 'movies-image' => 'movies-all-c', 'movies_robots' => 'noindex, follow', 'name' => 'In Your Community', 'nature_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/nature-center2-big-t.jpg', 'nature_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/nature-center2.jpg', 'nature_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/nature-center2-t.jpg', 'nearme_map_radius' => '20', 'nearme_map_zip' => '{local_zip}', 'omniture_cookie' => 'lincoln-ne-cp', 'page-title-right' => '{module_Event Snapshot Newsletter Signup}', 'parks-image' => 'parks-warm-c', 'pilot_towns_banner_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/classic/happenings-rural-240x140.jpg', 'pumpkin-picking-image' => 'fall-fun-all-1-pumpkins', 'recommendation_form_email' => 'jgunderson-palmer@aarp.org,bekim@americantowns.com,katherine@americantowns.com', 'recreation-image' => 'rec-cool-b', 'restaurantform_email' => 'bmazur@aarp.org,bekim@americantowns.com', 'restaurant_radius' => '10,20,30', 'season-activities' => 'Walking, microbreweries ', 'season-image' => 'spring-fun-warm-m', 'seasonal_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/seasonal-big-t.jpg', 'seasonal_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/seasonal.jpg', 'seasonal_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/seasonal-t.jpg', 'season_header' => 'Spring Fun', 'season_title' => 'Spring', 'skiing_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/skiing-big-t.jpg', 'skiing_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/skiing.jpg', 'skiing_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/skiing-t.jpg', 'spring-fun-image' => 'spring-fun-warm-m', 'state_blog_header' => 'AARP State News', 'state_blog_name' => 'Nebraska', 'summer-fun-image' => 'summer-fun-warm-m', 'tas_state_link' => 'https://takeastand.aarp.org/congressional-action-chart/?state={local_full_state_c}', 'term' => 'in Lincoln', 'thingstodo_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/things-to-do3-big-t.jpg', 'thingstodo_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/things-to-do3.jpg', 'thingstodo_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/things-to-do3-t.jpg', 'vcc_featured_image' => 'https://s3.amazonaws.com/local-aarp/img/vcc/featured/20210430_4C9F7646-96EC-4C88-960A-997CE34788BC.jpg', 'veterans-image' => 'veterans', 'video_tout_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/video-touts/san-antonio-video.png', 'vineyards-wineries-image' => 'wineries', 'volunteer-today-button' => '<span class="media-middle"> <a href="https://www.aarp.org/volunteer/virtual/?intcmp=CSN-LNK-AARPLOCAL-VOLINT-20210331-{local_tracking_code_town}-{local_tracking_code_state}" class="red btn" target="_blank">I WANT TO VOLUNTEER</a> </span>', 'volunteering-image' => 'volunteering-winter', 'volunteering-news-image' => 'volunteer-all-m-hands', 'volunteer_help_image' => 'volunteering-help-military-families', 'volunteer_help_link_name' => 'See Projects', 'volunteer_help_link_url' => 'https://www.createthegood.org/how-to-guides?intcmp=SNG-LNK-AARPLOCAL-VOLHTG-20140805-{local_tracking_code_town}-{local_tracking_code_state}', 'volunteer_help_subtitle' => 'Help Military Families', 'volunteer_help_title' => 'Do-It-Yourself Project Guides', 'winter-fun-image' => 'winter-fun-snow-c-ski', 'winterfun_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn.local.aarp.org/img/template/thumbs/winter-fun2-big-t.jpg', 'winterfun_hero_image' => 'https://cdn.local.aarp.org/img/template/hero/winter-fun2.jpg', 'winterfun_pic_nav2' => '<li><a href="/{town_sef_url}/good-for-grandkids/"><img src="https://cdn.local.aarp.org/img/template/thumbs/good-for-grandkids2-big-t.jpg" title="Good for Grandkids"><span>Good for Grandkids</span></a></li>', 'winterfun_thumb' => 'https://cdn.local.aarp.org/img/template/thumbs/winter-fun2-t.jpg', 'youtube_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/icons/youtube.png', 'news_link' => 'https://www.aarp.org/NE?intcmp=SNG-LNK-AARPLOCAL-BLOGNE-20140101', 'contactus_text' => 'AARP Nebraska', 'contactus_email' => 'NEAARP@aarp.org', 'contactus_link' => 'https://states.aarp.org/we-want-to-hear-from-you-heres-how-to-reach-us/?intcmp=SNG-LNK-AARPLOCAL-CONTACT-20140101', 'facebook_link' => 'https://www.facebook.com/AARPNE', 'twitter_link' => 'https://twitter.com/aarpNE', 'state_contract_id' => '56014', 'state_blog_flag' => 'https://states.aarp.org/wp-content/themes/aarpstates/images/state_flags/nebraska.png', 'state_blog_link' => 'https://states.aarp.org/region/nebraska/', 'state_blog_rss' => 'https://states.aarp.org/region/nebraska/feed', 'semi_warm_state' => 'yes', 'embed_video_2' => '5820073915001', '2020_election_link' => 'https://local.aarp.org/news/how-to-vote-in-nebraskas-2020-election-what-you-need-to-know-ne-2020-08-03.html', 'State_Label' => 'Nebraska's', 'vaccine_url' => 'https://local.aarp.org/news/the-covid19-vaccine-distribution-plan-in-nebraska-ne-2021-02-05.html', 'no_skiing' => 'y', 'state_capital' => 'lincoln-ne', '2024_election_link' => 'https://states.aarp.org/nebraska/election-voting-guide', '2024_election_link_es' => 'https://states.aarp.org/nebraska/elecciones-guia-para-votar', 'advanced_directives_link' => 'https://www.caringinfo.org/wp-content/uploads/Nebraska.pdf', '211_helpline' => 'Y', 'full_state' => 'Nebraska', 'county' => 'Lancaster', 'geo' => array( (int) 0 => (float) -96.702598571777, (int) 1 => (float) 40.813598632812 ), 'latitude' => (float) 40.813598632812, 'longitude' => (float) -96.702598571777, 'city_state' => 'Lincoln, NE', 'city_state_search' => 'Lincoln NE,Linclon NE,Linculn NE', 'pilot_name' => 'Lincoln', 'pilot_sef_url' => 'lincoln-ne', 'community_id' => (int) 37, 'community_name' => 'Lincoln', 'community_state' => 'NE', 'community_region' => 'Central', 'brightspot_region' => 'lincoln-ne', 'title' => 'Lincoln, NE', 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The AARP volunteer from Lacey came close to losing an additional $52,500 at a different financial institution after the criminals claimed that both her accounts had been compromised by someone trying to buy pornography.<br><br>“I believed them,” says Heise, 71, a retired educator who gave the scammers access to her account information. By the time she figured out that she had been deceived, she was able to stop the larger transaction from going through.<br><br>Heise is not alone. In 2024, 56,358 Washington consumers reported cases of fraud, including imposter scams, with losses totaling $297.2 million, Federal Trade Commission data shows. Officials say that due to persistent underreporting, the true numbers are far higher.<br><br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/washington/?cmp=RDRCT-ICM-WELCOMEKIT-STATES-WA" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">AARP Washington</a></span></span> is working to prevent even more people from losing money to increasingly sophisticated criminals. The efforts are led by fraud prevention specialist Kay Tomlinson and other AARP volunteers, and they include Fraud Watch Friday, an online event on the third Friday of each month. Topics range from romance schemes to home repair scams, identity theft to email phishing. The effort is supported by the nonprofit credit union BECU.<br><br>AARP Washington also has a wealth of fraud-fighting information on its website, and its Speakers Bureau volunteers regularly educate community groups on the latest scams and how to protect against them.<br><br>“Fraud and scams have been around forever, but they certainly have changed — and seem to not only change, but proliferate,” says Tomlinson, who serves on AARP Washington’s Executive Council and is a volunteer with its Speakers Bureau. She spent a career in global financial management before retiring in 2018.<br><br><b> ‘Tech support’ turned bad</b><br><br>Heise says her defenses were down when she became a fraud victim — her brother had died unexpectedly the day before. She says she clicked on a Facebook link that froze her screen, and a number appeared claiming to be Apple support. “I called the number, and boy, did they trap me,” she says.<br><br>The “Apple” worker on the other end of the line was actually a criminal who had somehow hacked her computer and said someone had accessed her financial accounts; he offered to connect her with her banks. Heise provided him with the numbers to the fraud units, but he instead conferenced her in with other scammers who said they were transferring her money into a “safety storage place.”<br><br>Heise became aware of the ruse when they told her at the end of the ordeal, “Don’t tell your friends, don’t call your bank and don’t report this to the police,” she recalls. “I hung up immediately and went, ‘Janet, you’ve been screwed.’”<br><br>She called her local credit union, and they froze the $52,500 transaction. Her other bank said she would have to appear in person to freeze the account, which she couldn’t do in time. She did report the incident to security at her retirement community, the local police and the FBI, but so far, the scammers haven’t been identified.<br><br>“I am trying to be more cautious,” she says, “but at the same time, alerting friends and neighbors … to what happened to me.”<br><br><b>AI, virtual kiosks the latest fraud tools</b><br><br>Many of the latest scams use artificial intelligence technology. Scammers use AI to generate text messages that appear to be from legitimate sources to deceive people into giving their personal or financial information. “They can send hundreds of thousands of texts with the push of a button,” Tomlinson says.<br><br>Scammers also can use AI to produce realistic-sounding voice recordings or even videos that impersonate family and friends asking for money or personal information. “It’s getting so good now, it’s hard to tell what’s real and what’s not,” Tomlinson says. She advises families to come up with a prearranged word that they can share over the phone or text to prove they are who they say. (For a deeper dive on AI and how to avoid scams using it, the AARP Washington Speakers Bureau offers the presentation, “A.I. 101: Artificial Intelligence and Fraud,” free to community groups.)<br><br>Another tool that scammers have started using to steal money is cryptocurrency ATMs — also known as Bitcoin ATMs or virtual currency kiosks — that have popped up in gas stations, convenience stores and other businesses. The ATMs are one way for people to convert dollars into cryptocurrency, a digital or virtual currency. Scammers like crypto ATMs because transactions can be hard to trace.<br><br>The FTC says that losses through Bitcoin ATM scams increased almost tenfold nationally from 2020 to 2023. During the first half of 2024, losses topped $65 million, with people 60 and older more than three times as likely as younger adults to report a loss.<br><br><b>Legislation sought to curb abuses</b><br><br>During the 2025 session of the Washington State Legislature, AARP Washington advocated for <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=5280&Initiative=False&Year=2025" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Senate Bill 5280</a></span></span>, hoping to rein in crypto abuses. The bill — which ultimately didn't pass — sought to boost regulation of crypto ATMs and would have added new consumer protections, including requiring kiosk operators to alert consumers of potential fraud and financial losses that may not be able to be recovered. The bill also would have limited the amount of money that could be deposited or withdrawn into a crypto ATM to $1,000 a day. Currently, there is no limit, and people can lose tens of thousands of dollars, if not more, in one transaction.<br><br>“Scammers try to get the person into a heightened state of emotional being,” says Cathy MacCaul, AARP Washington’s advocacy director. That, she adds, can cause them to “make bad decisions.”<br><br>Other states have passed laws to curb crypto ATM-related fraud. As an example, Vermont crypto ATMS now have a $1,000 daily cash transaction limit, and in Minnesota, daily transactions are capped at $2,000 for new customers, who can also get refunds for fraud losses that are reported within 14 days.<br><br>MacCaul says the crypto ATM industry can still make money. “What we’re saying really simply is, ‘We want you to be able to do business here in Washington state — but you have to play by the rules,’ ” she says. “Here are the rules.” <br><br><i>(This story was updated April 17, 2025, after the legislation failed to pass during the 2025 legislative session.)</i><br><br><i>Ann Hardie spent a decade covering aging issues for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. She has written for the Bulletin for 16 years.</i><br> <br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><bsp-inline-h2 class="inline-heading"><b>AARP Washington resources:</b></bsp-inline-h2></span></span><br></p><ul><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/washington/online-fraud-watch-friday-events-fight-back-against-scams" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>AARP Washington’s Fraud Watch Friday</b></a></span></span> Led by volunteers from the AARP Fraud Watch Network, AARP Washington hosts an online event on the third Friday of each month, starting at 10:30 a.m. The interactive discussions cover the latest in scams and fraud.</li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/washington/need-a-speaker-we-can-help?CMP=RDRCT-STATES-WA-OTHER-SPEAKERS-072319" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>AARP Washington Speakers Bureau</b></a></span></span> Trained volunteers can speak to groups at no cost on a variety of topics, including fraud prevention.</li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/money/scams-fraud/about-fraud-watch-network/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>AARP Fraud Watch Network</b></a></span></span> A free resource with information on how to proactively spot scams and get guidance from fraud specialists. The number to the AARP Fraud Watch Network Helpline is 877-908-3360.</li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/washington/becu-shred-and-e-cycle-event?CMP=RDRCT-STATES-FRAUD" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>Free shredding event from BECU and AARP</b></a></span></span> Free shredding will be provided on Saturday, April 26, in Tukwila, Federal Way, Everett and Bellingham.</li></ul><p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><bsp-inline-h2 class="inline-heading"><b>Also of interest:</b></bsp-inline-h2></span></span><br></p><ul><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/money/scams-fraud/cryptocurrency/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>What to Know About Cryptocurrency Scams</b></a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/money/scams-fraud/older-adults-ftc-fraud-report.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>$12.5 Billion Reported Lost to Scams and Fraud in 2024, Older Adults Hit Hard</b></a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/money/scams-fraud/biggest-scams-2025/ " target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>Five of the Biggest Scams to Watch For in 2025</b></a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://consumer.ftc.gov/articles/what-know-about-cryptocurrency-and-scams" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>Federal Trade Commission: Primer on Cryptocurrency</b></a></span></span></li></ul><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><span class="VideoEnhancement" data-video-disable-history data-embeddedvideo-container> <div class="VideoEnhancement-player"><bsp-brightcoveplayer data-video-player class="BrightcoveVideoPlayer" data-account="3772599298001" data-player="KM9xJAJa4" data-video-id="6127840734001" data-video-title="How to Avoid Extortion Scams" > <video class="video-js" id="BrightcoveVideoPlayer-6127840734001" data-video-id="6127840734001" data-account="" data-player="KM9xJAJa4" data-embed="default" controls ></video> </bsp-brightcoveplayer> </div> <div class="VideoEnhancement-title">How to Avoid Extortion Scams</div> </span> </div> </div><p> <br></p></div> </div> </p></span> </div> </div> <p><i>This story is provided by AARP Washington. 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'' : 'none')">Context</a><pre id="cakeErr680ed3cc5ae6a-code" class="cake-code-dump" style="display: none;"><code><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000BB"> </span><span style="color: #007700">if(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">strstr</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$match</span><span style="color: #007700">[</span><span style="color: #0000BB">1</span><span style="color: #007700">],</span><span style="color: #DD0000">'=='</span><span style="color: #007700">)) {</span></span></code> <code><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000BB"> </span><span style="color: #007700">list(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$token</span><span style="color: #007700">,</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$keyword</span><span style="color: #007700">) = </span><span style="color: #0000BB">explode</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #DD0000">"=="</span><span style="color: #007700">,</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$match</span><span style="color: #007700">[</span><span style="color: #0000BB">1</span><span style="color: #007700">],</span><span style="color: #0000BB">2</span><span style="color: #007700">);</span></span></code> <span class="code-highlight"><code><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000BB"> $text </span><span style="color: #007700">= </span><span style="color: #0000BB">str_replace</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$match</span><span style="color: #007700">[</span><span style="color: #0000BB">0</span><span style="color: #007700">], (</span><span style="color: #0000BB">strtolower</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$town</span><span style="color: #007700">[</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$token</span><span style="color: #007700">]) != </span><span style="color: #0000BB">strtolower</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$keyword</span><span style="color: 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=> '29945', (int) 26 => '29946', (int) 27 => '29947', (int) 28 => '49182' ), 'has_happenings' => 'true', 'cvent_community_code' => 'ne-lincoln' ) $callCake = true $matches = array( (int) 0 => array( (int) 0 => '{ifnot_slug==healthy-living/map} {module_RHS - AARP Events} {endif}', (int) 1 => 'slug==healthy-living/map', (int) 2 => ' {module_RHS - AARP Events} ' ) ) $match = array( (int) 0 => '{ifnot_slug==healthy-living/map} {module_RHS - AARP Events} {endif}', (int) 1 => 'slug==healthy-living/map', (int) 2 => ' {module_RHS - AARP Events} ' ) $token = 'slug' $keyword = 'healthy-living/map'</pre><pre class="stack-trace">Localize::replace() - APP/Lib/Localize.php, line 152 Modules::render() - APP/Lib/Modules.php, line 9 include - APP/View/Elements/display.ctp, line 13 View::_evaluate() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 971 View::_render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 933 View::render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 473 Controller::render() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 963 AppController::renderPage() - APP/Controller/AppController.php, line 136 BlogsController::display() - APP/Controller/BlogsController.php, line 81 ReflectionMethod::invokeArgs() - [internal], line ?? Controller::invokeAction() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 491 Dispatcher::_invoke() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 193 Dispatcher::dispatch() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 167 [main] - APP/webroot/index.php, line 118</pre></div></pre><div class="module clearfix"><!--default--> <!-- module_RHS - AARP Events --> <div class="ar-basic-box module-spacer"> <header> <div class="pull-right"> <a href="/lincoln-ne/aarp-events/" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-SEEALL-EVENTS"> <img style="width:30px;" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/icons/aarp_event_icon.png" alt="Upcoming AARP Events" /> </a> </div> <h2 class="visible-lg">AARP Events for Lincoln</h2> <h2 class="hidden-lg">AARP Events for Lincoln</h2> </header> <div class="wrap"> <div class="ar-listing snippet"> <ul class="list"> <li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/driver-safety/aarp-smart-driver-bellevue-ne-c37760.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-SMART-DRIVERTM-METROPOLITAN-COMMUNITY-COLLEGE-NORTH-EXPRESS">AARP Smart Driver™: Metropolitan Community College: North Express</a></h2> <p class="time">Wednesday, Apr 30, 2025 at 9:45 a.m. CT</p> <p class="venue">Metropolitan Community College: North Express</p> <p class="loc">Omaha, NE</p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-ne-navigating-trusts-for-estates-legal-insights-and-practical-applications-omaha-ne-51325-mvnghvn7ytx.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-NE-NAVIGATING-TRUSTS-FOR-ESTATES-LEGAL-INSIGHTS-AND-PRACTICAL-APPLICATIONS-OMAHA-NE-51325">AARP NE Navigating Trusts for Estates: Legal Insights and Practical Applications Omaha, NE 5/13/25</a></h2> <p class="time">Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 3:00 p.m. CT</p> <p class="venue">Remington Heights Retirement Community</p> <p class="loc">Omaha, NE</p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/driver-safety/aarp-smart-driver-bellevue-ne-c36456.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-SMART-DRIVERTM-AARP-INFORMATION-CENTER">AARP Smart Driver™: Aarp Information Center</a></h2> <p class="time">Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. CT</p> <p class="venue">Aarp Information Center</p> <p class="loc">Omaha, NE</p> </li> </ul> <p><a class="link-red" href="/lincoln-ne/aarp-events/" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-SEEALL-EVENTS">View All AARP Events<i class="ml-1 fas fa-chevron-right"></i></a></p> </div> </div> </div> <div aria-hidden="true" class="aarpe-ad-wrapper"> <div class="aarpe-ad en clearfix" id="300x250_53475" data-adsize="300x250"> <script type="text/javascript"> if(typeof AARP.ads !== 'undefined'){ AARP.ads.slots({ id:'300x250_53475', size:'300x250'}); } </script> </div> </div> <div class="card-tout card-dark membership-tout" style="margin:0 0 30px 0;height:360px;"> <img class="img-responsive image" title="image of two AARP membership cards" alt="image of two AARP membership cards" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/tout-two-cards.png"> <div class="title">Last Chance to Save!<br />New Pricing Coming in 2025.</div> <br /> <p> This is AARP's first rate increase in 15 years.<br />Don't miss out, join today and save!<br /><br /> </p> <div class="action"> <a class="btn" href="https://appsec.aarp.org/mem/join?campaignid=UAJFT3&intcmp=LNK-CSN-AARPLOCAL-JRTOUT-RR-A-LINCOLN-NE">Join AARP</a> <div class="body">Already a member? <a href="https://appsec.aarp.org/mem/renew?campaignid= UARFT3&intcmp=LNK-CSN-AARPLOCAL-JRTOUT-RR-A-LINCOLN-NE">Renew</a> or <a href="https://www.aarp.org/benefits-discounts/my-membership/print-your-card/">Print Card</a></div> </div> </div> <style> .membership-tout {padding:16px 20px;} .membership-tout .list li { margin: 0; } </style> <div aria-hidden="true" class="aarpe-ad-wrapper"> <div class="aarpe-ad en clearfix" id="300x250_93505" data-adsize="300x250"> <script type="text/javascript"> if(typeof AARP.ads !== 'undefined'){ AARP.ads.slots({ id:'300x250_93505', size:'300x250'}); } </script> </div> </div> <div class="module-spacer text-center"> <div class="fb-page" alt="Image of AARP Nebraska Facebook Page" title="Image of AARP Nebraska Facebook Page" data-href="https://www.facebook.com/AARPNE" data-tabs="timeline" width="" height="" data-small-header="false" data-adapt-container-width="true" data-hide-cover="false" data-show-facepile="true"> <blockquote cite="https://www.facebook.com/AARPNE" class="fb-xfbml-parse-ignore"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/AARPNE">Facebook</a></blockquote> </div> </div> <div class="ar-basic-box module-spacer"> <header> <h2>Contact AARP <br />in Lincoln</h2> </header> <div class="wrap"> <div class="ar-quick-list module-spacer"> <ul class="list-unstyled"> <li><i class="list-icon fa fa-envelope" alt="Email icon" title="Email icon" aria-hidden="true"></i><a href="mailto:NEAARP@aarp.org" target="_blank" rel="noopener">NEAARP@aarp.org</a></li> <li><i class="list-icon fa fa-globe" alt="Globe icon" title="Globe icon" aria-hidden="true"></i><a href="https://states.aarp.org/region/nebraska/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">AARP Nebraska</a></li> <li><i class="list-icon fa fa-map-marker" alt="Map Marker icon" title="Map Marker icon" aria-hidden="true"></i><a href="https://states.aarp.org/we-want-to-hear-from-you-heres-how-to-reach-us/?intcmp=SNG-LNK-AARPLOCAL-CONTACT-20140101-LINCOLN-NE" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Contact Us</a></li> </ul> </div> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/AARPNE" target="_blank" rel="noopener" aria-label="Open Facebook"><img style="max-width: 48px;" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/page/icons/facebook.png" alt="Facebook icon" title="Facebook icon"></a> <a href="https://twitter.com/aarpNE" target="_blank" rel="noopener" aria-label="Open Twitter"><img style="max-width: 48px;" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/page/icons/twitter.png" alt="Twitter icon" title="Twitter icon"></a> </div> </div> </div></div> <div class="col-md-8 left-rail left-bot"></div> <div class="col-md-4 right-rail right-bot thin-rhs"></div> </div> <div class="row oneColumnLayout"> </div> <div class="row oneColumnLayout"> <div class="col-md-12"><!-- script to activate navbar --> <script type="text/javascript"> jQuery(".channelBarMain ul.left li a").click(function() { window.location = jQuery(this).attr('href'); }); </script> </div> </div> ' $scripts_for_layout = '<title>In Washington, Learn How to Protect Yourself from Ever-Changing Fraud</title> <meta name="page_title" content="In Washington, Learn How to Protect Yourself from Ever-Changing Fraud"/> <meta name="robots" content="noindex, nofollow"/> <meta content="This past January, scammers posing as computer and bank representatives stole $5,000 from an account belonging to Janet Heise. 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The AARP volunteer from Lacey came close to losing an additional $52,500 at a different financial institution after the criminals claimed that both her accounts had been compromised by someone trying to buy pornography.<br><br>“I believed them,” says Heise, 71, a retired educator who gave the scammers access to her account information. By the time she figured out that she had been deceived, she was able to stop the larger transaction from going through.<br><br>Heise is not alone. In 2024, 56,358 Washington consumers reported cases of fraud, including imposter scams, with losses totaling $297.2 million, Federal Trade Commission data shows. Officials say that due to persistent underreporting, the true numbers are far higher.<br><br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/washington/?cmp=RDRCT-ICM-WELCOMEKIT-STATES-WA" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">AARP Washington</a></span></span> is working to prevent even more people from losing money to increasingly sophisticated criminals. The efforts are led by fraud prevention specialist Kay Tomlinson and other AARP volunteers, and they include Fraud Watch Friday, an online event on the third Friday of each month. Topics range from romance schemes to home repair scams, identity theft to email phishing. The effort is supported by the nonprofit credit union BECU.<br><br>AARP Washington also has a wealth of fraud-fighting information on its website, and its Speakers Bureau volunteers regularly educate community groups on the latest scams and how to protect against them.<br><br>“Fraud and scams have been around forever, but they certainly have changed — and seem to not only change, but proliferate,” says Tomlinson, who serves on AARP Washington’s Executive Council and is a volunteer with its Speakers Bureau. She spent a career in global financial management before retiring in 2018.<br><br><b> ‘Tech support’ turned bad</b><br><br>Heise says her defenses were down when she became a fraud victim — her brother had died unexpectedly the day before. She says she clicked on a Facebook link that froze her screen, and a number appeared claiming to be Apple support. “I called the number, and boy, did they trap me,” she says.<br><br>The “Apple” worker on the other end of the line was actually a criminal who had somehow hacked her computer and said someone had accessed her financial accounts; he offered to connect her with her banks. Heise provided him with the numbers to the fraud units, but he instead conferenced her in with other scammers who said they were transferring her money into a “safety storage place.”<br><br>Heise became aware of the ruse when they told her at the end of the ordeal, “Don’t tell your friends, don’t call your bank and don’t report this to the police,” she recalls. “I hung up immediately and went, ‘Janet, you’ve been screwed.’”<br><br>She called her local credit union, and they froze the $52,500 transaction. Her other bank said she would have to appear in person to freeze the account, which she couldn’t do in time. She did report the incident to security at her retirement community, the local police and the FBI, but so far, the scammers haven’t been identified.<br><br>“I am trying to be more cautious,” she says, “but at the same time, alerting friends and neighbors … to what happened to me.”<br><br><b>AI, virtual kiosks the latest fraud tools</b><br><br>Many of the latest scams use artificial intelligence technology. Scammers use AI to generate text messages that appear to be from legitimate sources to deceive people into giving their personal or financial information. “They can send hundreds of thousands of texts with the push of a button,” Tomlinson says.<br><br>Scammers also can use AI to produce realistic-sounding voice recordings or even videos that impersonate family and friends asking for money or personal information. “It’s getting so good now, it’s hard to tell what’s real and what’s not,” Tomlinson says. She advises families to come up with a prearranged word that they can share over the phone or text to prove they are who they say. (For a deeper dive on AI and how to avoid scams using it, the AARP Washington Speakers Bureau offers the presentation, “A.I. 101: Artificial Intelligence and Fraud,” free to community groups.)<br><br>Another tool that scammers have started using to steal money is cryptocurrency ATMs — also known as Bitcoin ATMs or virtual currency kiosks — that have popped up in gas stations, convenience stores and other businesses. The ATMs are one way for people to convert dollars into cryptocurrency, a digital or virtual currency. Scammers like crypto ATMs because transactions can be hard to trace.<br><br>The FTC says that losses through Bitcoin ATM scams increased almost tenfold nationally from 2020 to 2023. During the first half of 2024, losses topped $65 million, with people 60 and older more than three times as likely as younger adults to report a loss.<br><br><b>Legislation sought to curb abuses</b><br><br>During the 2025 session of the Washington State Legislature, AARP Washington advocated for <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=5280&Initiative=False&Year=2025" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Senate Bill 5280</a></span></span>, hoping to rein in crypto abuses. The bill — which ultimately didn't pass — sought to boost regulation of crypto ATMs and would have added new consumer protections, including requiring kiosk operators to alert consumers of potential fraud and financial losses that may not be able to be recovered. The bill also would have limited the amount of money that could be deposited or withdrawn into a crypto ATM to $1,000 a day. Currently, there is no limit, and people can lose tens of thousands of dollars, if not more, in one transaction.<br><br>“Scammers try to get the person into a heightened state of emotional being,” says Cathy MacCaul, AARP Washington’s advocacy director. That, she adds, can cause them to “make bad decisions.”<br><br>Other states have passed laws to curb crypto ATM-related fraud. As an example, Vermont crypto ATMS now have a $1,000 daily cash transaction limit, and in Minnesota, daily transactions are capped at $2,000 for new customers, who can also get refunds for fraud losses that are reported within 14 days.<br><br>MacCaul says the crypto ATM industry can still make money. “What we’re saying really simply is, ‘We want you to be able to do business here in Washington state — but you have to play by the rules,’ ” she says. “Here are the rules.” <br><br><i>(This story was updated April 17, 2025, after the legislation failed to pass during the 2025 legislative session.)</i><br><br><i>Ann Hardie spent a decade covering aging issues for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. She has written for the Bulletin for 16 years.</i><br> <br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><bsp-inline-h2 class="inline-heading"><b>AARP Washington resources:</b></bsp-inline-h2></span></span><br></p><ul><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/washington/online-fraud-watch-friday-events-fight-back-against-scams" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>AARP Washington’s Fraud Watch Friday</b></a></span></span> Led by volunteers from the AARP Fraud Watch Network, AARP Washington hosts an online event on the third Friday of each month, starting at 10:30 a.m. The interactive discussions cover the latest in scams and fraud.</li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/washington/need-a-speaker-we-can-help?CMP=RDRCT-STATES-WA-OTHER-SPEAKERS-072319" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>AARP Washington Speakers Bureau</b></a></span></span> Trained volunteers can speak to groups at no cost on a variety of topics, including fraud prevention.</li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/money/scams-fraud/about-fraud-watch-network/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>AARP Fraud Watch Network</b></a></span></span> A free resource with information on how to proactively spot scams and get guidance from fraud specialists. The number to the AARP Fraud Watch Network Helpline is 877-908-3360.</li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/washington/becu-shred-and-e-cycle-event?CMP=RDRCT-STATES-FRAUD" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>Free shredding event from BECU and AARP</b></a></span></span> Free shredding will be provided on Saturday, April 26, in Tukwila, Federal Way, Everett and Bellingham.</li></ul><p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><bsp-inline-h2 class="inline-heading"><b>Also of interest:</b></bsp-inline-h2></span></span><br></p><ul><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/money/scams-fraud/cryptocurrency/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>What to Know About Cryptocurrency Scams</b></a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/money/scams-fraud/older-adults-ftc-fraud-report.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>$12.5 Billion Reported Lost to Scams and Fraud in 2024, Older Adults Hit Hard</b></a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/money/scams-fraud/biggest-scams-2025/ " target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>Five of the Biggest Scams to Watch For in 2025</b></a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://consumer.ftc.gov/articles/what-know-about-cryptocurrency-and-scams" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>Federal Trade Commission: Primer on Cryptocurrency</b></a></span></span></li></ul><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><span class="VideoEnhancement" data-video-disable-history data-embeddedvideo-container> <div class="VideoEnhancement-player"><bsp-brightcoveplayer data-video-player class="BrightcoveVideoPlayer" data-account="3772599298001" data-player="KM9xJAJa4" data-video-id="6127840734001" data-video-title="How to Avoid Extortion Scams" > <video class="video-js" id="BrightcoveVideoPlayer-6127840734001" data-video-id="6127840734001" data-account="" data-player="KM9xJAJa4" data-embed="default" controls ></video> </bsp-brightcoveplayer> </div> <div class="VideoEnhancement-title">How to Avoid Extortion Scams</div> </span> </div> </div><p> <br></p></div> </div> </p></span> </div> </div> <p><i>This story is provided by AARP Washington. 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#0000BB">$match</span><span style="color: #007700">[</span><span style="color: #0000BB">1</span><span style="color: #007700">],</span><span style="color: #0000BB">2</span><span style="color: #007700">);</span></span></code> <span class="code-highlight"><code><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000BB"> $text </span><span style="color: #007700">= </span><span style="color: #0000BB">str_replace</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$match</span><span style="color: #007700">[</span><span style="color: #0000BB">0</span><span style="color: #007700">], (</span><span style="color: #0000BB">strtolower</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$town</span><span style="color: #007700">[</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$token</span><span style="color: #007700">]) != </span><span style="color: #0000BB">strtolower</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$keyword</span><span style="color: #007700">) ? </span><span style="color: #0000BB">self</span><span style="color: #007700">::</span><span style="color: #0000BB">replace</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$match</span><span style="color: #007700">[</span><span style="color: #0000BB">2</span><span style="color: #007700">], </span><span style="color: #0000BB">$town</span><span style="color: #007700">, </span><span style="color: #0000BB">$callCake</span><span style="color: #007700">): </span><span style="color: #DD0000">''</span><span style="color: #007700">), </span><span style="color: #0000BB">$text</span><span style="color: #007700">);</span></span></code></span></pre><pre id="cakeErr680ed3cc5ae6a-context" class="cake-context" style="display: none;">$text = '<!--default--> <!-- module_RHS - AARP Events --> {ifnot_slug==healthy-living/map} {module_RHS - AARP Events} {endif} {module_RHS - Tout A} {module_RHS - Ad Slot 1} {module_RHS - Join AARP Today} {module_RHS - Ad Slot 2} {module_FB - State Side Panel} {module_RHS - State Contact Us}' $town = array( '_id' => '576180560c4e268f7f8b8661', 'city' => 'Lincoln', 'state' => 'NE', 'nearby' => array( (int) 0 => array( 'city' => 'Lincoln', 'state' => 'NE', 'sef_url' => 'lincoln-ne' ), (int) 1 => array( 'city' => 'Walton', 'state' => 'NE', 'sef_url' => 'walton-ne' ), (int) 2 => array( 'city' => 'Denton', 'state' => 'NE', 'sef_url' => 'denton-ne' ), (int) 3 => array( 'city' => 'Raymond', 'state' => 'NE', 'sef_url' => 'raymond-ne' ), (int) 4 => array( 'city' => 'Malcolm', 'state' => 'NE', 'sef_url' => 'malcolm-ne' ), (int) 5 => array( 'city' => 'Roca', 'state' => 'NE', 'sef_url' => 'roca-ne' ), (int) 6 => array( 'city' => 'Waverly', 'state' => 'NE', 'sef_url' => 'waverly-ne' ), (int) 7 => array( 'city' => 'Davey', 'state' => 'NE', 'sef_url' => 'davey-ne' ), (int) 8 => array( 'city' => 'Pleasant Dale', 'state' => 'NE', 'sef_url' => 'pleasant-dale-ne' ), (int) 9 => array( 'city' => 'Martell', 'state' => 'NE', 'sef_url' => 'martell-ne' ), (int) 10 => array( 'city' => 'Sprague', 'state' => 'NE', 'sef_url' => 'sprague-ne' ), (int) 11 => array( 'city' => 'Bennet', 'state' => 'NE', 'sef_url' => 'bennet-ne' ), (int) 12 => array( 'city' => 'Hickman', 'state' => 'NE', 'sef_url' => 'hickman-ne' ), (int) 13 => array( 'city' => 'Eagle', 'state' => 'NE', 'sef_url' => 'eagle-ne' ), (int) 14 => array( 'city' => 'Alvo', 'state' => 'NE', 'sef_url' => 'alvo-ne' ) ), 'local' => array( (int) 0 => 'lincoln-ne', (int) 1 => 'walton-ne', (int) 2 => 'denton-ne', (int) 3 => 'raymond-ne', (int) 4 => 'malcolm-ne', (int) 5 => 'roca-ne', (int) 6 => 'waverly-ne', (int) 7 => 'davey-ne', (int) 8 => 'pleasant-dale-ne', (int) 9 => 'martell-ne' ), 'season' => 'spring', 'aarp-events-image' => 'aarp-events', 'amusement-parks-image' => 'amusement-warm-c', 'arts-entertainment-image' => 'arts-all-bm', 'asset_version' => '240925', 'beaches-lakes-image' => 'beaches-lakes-cool-c', 'billboard1_caption' => 'Spring', 'billboard1_image_url' => '{local_happenings-image}', 'billboard1_link_url' => '/{local_sef_url}/happenings/', 'billboard1_subtitle' => 'See the Real Possibilities', 'billboard1_thumb_title' => ' Happenings', 'billboard1_thumb_url' => '{local_happenings-image}', 'billboard1_title' => 'Get to know AARP in {local_city_c}', 'billboard2_image_url' => '{local_season-image}', 'billboard2_link_url' => '/{local_sef_url}/{local_season}-fun/', 'billboard2_subtitle' => 'Explore fun and interesting things to do this {local_season} near you!', 'billboard2_thumb_title' => '{local_season_header}', 'billboard2_thumb_url' => '{local_season-image}', 'billboard2_title' => 'Time for {local_season_header}!', 'billboard3_image_url' => '{local_volunteering-image}', 'billboard3_link_url' => '/{local_sef_url}/volunteering/', 'billboard3_subtitle' => 'Make a difference!', 'billboard3_thumb_title' => 'Volunteering', 'billboard3_thumb_url' => '{local_volunteering-image}', 'billboard3_title' => 'Volunteering lifts everyone's spirits', 'bvideo_name' => '{local_full_state_c}', 'city-select-image' => 'cityselect-spring', 'coffee-image' => 'coffee-warm-m', 'coffee_radius' => '10', 'community_blogs_archive' => 'lincoln-ne', 'community_blogs_list' => 'caregiving,healthy-living,savings-and-planning,work-and-jobs,life-reimagined,all,{local_state},lincoln-ne', 'connect_town_groups' => '[{ "towns": { "atlanta-ga": { "name": "Atlanta, GA", "path": "/atlanta-ga/fight-fraud/" }, "chicago-il": { "name": "Chicago, IL", "path": "/chicago-il/fight-fraud/" }, "los-angeles-ca": { "name": "Los Angeles, CA", "path": "/los-angeles-ca/fight-fraud/" }, "new-york-ny": { "name": "New York City, NY", "path": "/new-york-ny/fight-fraud/?showtowns=true" }, "phoenix-az": { "name": "Phoenix, AZ", "path": "/phoenix-az/fight-fraud/" } }, "code": "CSN-LOCAL-GROUP1" }, { "towns": { "baltimore-md": { "name": "Baltimore Metro, MD", "path": "/baltimore-md/fight-fraud/" }, "dallas-tx": { "name": "Dallas, TX", "path": "/dallas-tx/fight-fraud/" }, "denver-co": { "name": "Denver, CO", "path": "/denver-co/fight-fraud/" }, "detroit-mi": { "name": "Detroit, MI", "path": "/detroit-mi/fight-fraud/" }, "orlando-fl": { "name": "Central Florida, FL", "path": "/orlando-fl/fight-fraud/?showtowns=true" }, "houston-tx": { "name": "Houston, TX", "path": "/houston-tx/fight-fraud/" }, "brookhaven-ny": { "name": "Long Island, NY", "path": "/brookhaven-ny/fight-fraud/?showtowns=true" }, "san-diego-ca": { "name": "San Diego County, CA", "path": "/san-diego-ca/fight-fraud/" }, "miami-fl": { "name": "South Florida, FL", "path": "/miami-fl/fight-fraud/" } }, "code": "CSN-LOCAL-GROUP2" }, { "towns": { "charlotte-nc": { "name": "Charlotte, NC", "path": "/charlotte-nc/aarp-events/" }, "boston-ma": { "name": "Greater Boston, MA", "path": "/boston-ma/aarp-events/?showtowns=true" }, "indianapolis-in": { "name": "Indianapolis, IN", "path": "/indianapolis-in/aarp-events/" }, "las-vegas-nv": { "name": "Las Vegas, NV", "path": "/las-vegas-nv/aarp-events/" }, "philadelphia-pa": { "name": "Philadelphia, PA", "path": "/philadelphia-pa/aarp-events/" }, "pittsburgh-pa": { "name": "Pittsburgh, PA", "path": "/pittsburgh-pa/aarp-events/" }, "portland-or": { "name": "Portland Metro, OR", "path": "/portland-or/aarp-events/" }, "seattle-wa": { "name": "Seattle, WA", "path": "/seattle-wa/aarp-events/" }, "saint-louis-mo": { "name": "St Louis, MO", "path": "/saint-louis-mo/aarp-events/" }, "minneapolis-mn": { "name": "Twin Cities, MN", "path": "/minneapolis-mn/aarp-events/?showtowns=true" } }, "code": "CSN-LOCAL-GROUP3" }, { "towns": { "new-orleans-la": { "name": "Greater New Orleans, LA", "path": "/new-orleans-la/fight-fraud/" }, "hartford-ct": { "name": "Hartford, CT", "path": "/hartford-ct/fight-fraud/" }, "little-rock-ar": { "name": "Little Rock, AR", "path": "/little-rock-ar/fight-fraud/" }, "oahu-hi": { "name": "Oahu, HI", "path": "/oahu-hi/fight-fraud/" }, "omaha-ne": { "name": "Omaham, NE", "path": "/omaha-ne/fight-fraud/" } }, "code": "CSN-LOCAL-GROUP4" }, { "towns": { "des-moines-ia": { "name": "Des Moines, IA", "path": "/des-moines-ia/aarp-events/" }, "fargo-nd": { "name": "Fargo, ND", "path": "/fargo-nd/aarp-events/" }, "allentown-pa": { "name": "Lehigh Valley, PA", "path": "/allentown-pa/aarp-events/?showtowns=true" }, "dale-city-va": { "name": "Prince William County, VA", "path": "/dale-city-va/aarp-events/" }, "worcester-ma": { "name": "Worcester County, MA", "path": "/worcester-ma/aarp-events/" } }, "code": "CSN-LOCAL-GROUP5" }, { "towns": { "charleston-wv": { "name": "Charleston, WV", "path": "/charleston-wv/aarp-events/" }, "helena-mt": { "name": "Lewis and Clark County, MT", "path": "/helena-mt/aarp-events/" }, "manchester-nh": { "name": "New Hampshire, NH", "path": "/manchester-nh/aarp-events/" }, "providence-ri": { "name": "Providence, RI", "path": "/providence-ri/aarp-events/" } }, "code": "CSN-LOCAL-GROUP6" }]', 'cvent_display_module' => 'false', 'cvent_widget_city' => '{local_city_state}', 'embed_video' => '<iframe width="100%" height="349" src="//players.brightcove.net/3772599298001/HkD6Qklb_default/index.html?videoId={local_embed_video_2}" allowfullscreen frameborder="0"></iframe>', 'espanol-news-header' => 'Noticias de {local_city}', 'espanol-news-image' => 'losangeles-spanish', 'events-image' => 'events-all', 'events_careversation_group_min' => '8', 'events_driversafety_group_min' => '8', 'events_index_slot1' => '{module_Cvent New Widget Section 3}', 'events_tek_group_min' => '8', 'event_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/responsive/events-all-1140x655.jpg', 'event_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/event.jpg', 'event_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/event-t.jpg', 'fall-fun-image' => 'fall-fun-all-1-pumpkins', 'fallfun_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/fall-fun10-big-t.jpg', 'fallfun_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/fall-fun10.jpg', 'fallfun_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/fall-fun10-t.jpg', 'farmers-markets-image' => 'farmers-markets-c', 'find_it_fast_link_url' => 'jobs', 'find_it_fast_title' => 'Work & Jobs', 'gfg-image' => 'gfg-warm-c-2', 'google_disclaimer' => '<p><b>Please note:</b> These listings are provided via Google for the {local_city} community. <b>Listings here do NOT imply that an AARP member discount is offered.</b> Please see the <a href="https://www.aarp.org/benefits-discounts/" target="_blank">AARP Membership & Benefits page</a> for a listing of businesses that do provide a member discount.</p>', 'happenings-image' => 'happenings-rural', 'happenings-tbd-pilot-text' => '<h2><span>Discover everything you can do with AARP</span></h2> <h3><span>See fun events, local offers, and more right where you live.</span></h3>', 'happenings_default_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/responsive/aarp-default-rp-min.png', 'happenings_gold_slug_line_10up' => 'AARP in {local_community_name}', 'happenings_gold_slug_line_state' => 'AARP in {local_full_state}', 'happenings_gold_slug_line_state_es' => 'AARP en {local_full_state}', 'happenings_heading' => '{local_city} Happenings', 'happenings_twitter_header' => 'More from {local_city}', 'hiking-image' => 'hiking-cool-c', 'hiking_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn.local.aarp.org/img/template/thumbs/hiking3-big-t.jpg', 'hiking_hero_image' => 'https://cdn.local.aarp.org/img/template/hero/hiking3.jpg', 'hiking_thumb' => 'https://cdn.local.aarp.org/img/template/thumbs/hiking3-t.jpg', 'home_events_slot1' => '{module_Cvent New Widget Section}', 'home_events_slot2' => '{module_HP - Blog - Learn More}', 'home_intro_text' => '<p> Select your community from the list below to learn about great programs, stimulating things to do, local services, discounts and more! </p>', 'hp-event-tout' => '{if_facebook_link}<div class="module-spacer text-center"> <div class="fb-page" data-href="{local_facebook_link}" data-tabs="timeline" data-small-header="false" data-adapt-container-width="true" data-hide-cover="false" data-show-facepile="true"><blockquote cite="{local_facebook_link}" class="fb-xfbml-parse-ignore"><a href="{local_facebook_link}">Facebook</a></blockquote></div></div> {endif}', 'ice_skating_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/responsive/ice-skating-all-1140x655.jpg', 'ice_skating_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/ice-skating.jpg', 'ice_skating_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/ice-skating-t.jpg', 'image_url' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/working-for-you.jpeg', 'jobs_widget_city' => '{local_city_c}', 'm2mredirect' => 'True', 'movies-image' => 'movies-all-c', 'movies_robots' => 'noindex, follow', 'name' => 'In Your Community', 'nature_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/nature-center2-big-t.jpg', 'nature_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/nature-center2.jpg', 'nature_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/nature-center2-t.jpg', 'nearme_map_radius' => '20', 'nearme_map_zip' => '{local_zip}', 'omniture_cookie' => 'lincoln-ne-cp', 'page-title-right' => '{module_Event Snapshot Newsletter Signup}', 'parks-image' => 'parks-warm-c', 'pilot_towns_banner_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/classic/happenings-rural-240x140.jpg', 'pumpkin-picking-image' => 'fall-fun-all-1-pumpkins', 'recommendation_form_email' => 'jgunderson-palmer@aarp.org,bekim@americantowns.com,katherine@americantowns.com', 'recreation-image' => 'rec-cool-b', 'restaurantform_email' => 'bmazur@aarp.org,bekim@americantowns.com', 'restaurant_radius' => '10,20,30', 'season-activities' => 'Walking, microbreweries ', 'season-image' => 'spring-fun-warm-m', 'seasonal_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/seasonal-big-t.jpg', 'seasonal_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/seasonal.jpg', 'seasonal_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/seasonal-t.jpg', 'season_header' => 'Spring Fun', 'season_title' => 'Spring', 'skiing_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/skiing-big-t.jpg', 'skiing_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/skiing.jpg', 'skiing_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/skiing-t.jpg', 'spring-fun-image' => 'spring-fun-warm-m', 'state_blog_header' => 'AARP State News', 'state_blog_name' => 'Nebraska', 'summer-fun-image' => 'summer-fun-warm-m', 'tas_state_link' => 'https://takeastand.aarp.org/congressional-action-chart/?state={local_full_state_c}', 'term' => 'in Lincoln', 'thingstodo_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/things-to-do3-big-t.jpg', 'thingstodo_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/things-to-do3.jpg', 'thingstodo_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/things-to-do3-t.jpg', 'vcc_featured_image' => 'https://s3.amazonaws.com/local-aarp/img/vcc/featured/20210430_4C9F7646-96EC-4C88-960A-997CE34788BC.jpg', 'veterans-image' => 'veterans', 'video_tout_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/video-touts/san-antonio-video.png', 'vineyards-wineries-image' => 'wineries', 'volunteer-today-button' => '<span class="media-middle"> <a href="https://www.aarp.org/volunteer/virtual/?intcmp=CSN-LNK-AARPLOCAL-VOLINT-20210331-{local_tracking_code_town}-{local_tracking_code_state}" class="red btn" target="_blank">I WANT TO VOLUNTEER</a> </span>', 'volunteering-image' => 'volunteering-winter', 'volunteering-news-image' => 'volunteer-all-m-hands', 'volunteer_help_image' => 'volunteering-help-military-families', 'volunteer_help_link_name' => 'See Projects', 'volunteer_help_link_url' => 'https://www.createthegood.org/how-to-guides?intcmp=SNG-LNK-AARPLOCAL-VOLHTG-20140805-{local_tracking_code_town}-{local_tracking_code_state}', 'volunteer_help_subtitle' => 'Help Military Families', 'volunteer_help_title' => 'Do-It-Yourself Project Guides', 'winter-fun-image' => 'winter-fun-snow-c-ski', 'winterfun_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn.local.aarp.org/img/template/thumbs/winter-fun2-big-t.jpg', 'winterfun_hero_image' => 'https://cdn.local.aarp.org/img/template/hero/winter-fun2.jpg', 'winterfun_pic_nav2' => '<li><a href="/{town_sef_url}/good-for-grandkids/"><img src="https://cdn.local.aarp.org/img/template/thumbs/good-for-grandkids2-big-t.jpg" title="Good for Grandkids"><span>Good for Grandkids</span></a></li>', 'winterfun_thumb' => 'https://cdn.local.aarp.org/img/template/thumbs/winter-fun2-t.jpg', 'youtube_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/icons/youtube.png', 'news_link' => 'https://www.aarp.org/NE?intcmp=SNG-LNK-AARPLOCAL-BLOGNE-20140101', 'contactus_text' => 'AARP Nebraska', 'contactus_email' => 'NEAARP@aarp.org', 'contactus_link' => 'https://states.aarp.org/we-want-to-hear-from-you-heres-how-to-reach-us/?intcmp=SNG-LNK-AARPLOCAL-CONTACT-20140101', 'facebook_link' => 'https://www.facebook.com/AARPNE', 'twitter_link' => 'https://twitter.com/aarpNE', 'state_contract_id' => '56014', 'state_blog_flag' => 'https://states.aarp.org/wp-content/themes/aarpstates/images/state_flags/nebraska.png', 'state_blog_link' => 'https://states.aarp.org/region/nebraska/', 'state_blog_rss' => 'https://states.aarp.org/region/nebraska/feed', 'semi_warm_state' => 'yes', 'embed_video_2' => '5820073915001', '2020_election_link' => 'https://local.aarp.org/news/how-to-vote-in-nebraskas-2020-election-what-you-need-to-know-ne-2020-08-03.html', 'State_Label' => 'Nebraska's', 'vaccine_url' => 'https://local.aarp.org/news/the-covid19-vaccine-distribution-plan-in-nebraska-ne-2021-02-05.html', 'no_skiing' => 'y', 'state_capital' => 'lincoln-ne', '2024_election_link' => 'https://states.aarp.org/nebraska/election-voting-guide', '2024_election_link_es' => 'https://states.aarp.org/nebraska/elecciones-guia-para-votar', 'advanced_directives_link' => 'https://www.caringinfo.org/wp-content/uploads/Nebraska.pdf', '211_helpline' => 'Y', 'full_state' => 'Nebraska', 'county' => 'Lancaster', 'geo' => array( (int) 0 => (float) -96.702598571777, (int) 1 => (float) 40.813598632812 ), 'latitude' => (float) 40.813598632812, 'longitude' => (float) -96.702598571777, 'city_state' => 'Lincoln, NE', 'city_state_search' => 'Lincoln NE,Linclon NE,Linculn NE', 'pilot_name' => 'Lincoln', 'pilot_sef_url' => 'lincoln-ne', 'community_id' => (int) 37, 'community_name' => 'Lincoln', 'community_state' => 'NE', 'community_region' => 'Central', 'brightspot_region' => 'lincoln-ne', 'title' => 'Lincoln, NE', 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The AARP volunteer from Lacey came close to losing an additional $52,500 at a different financial institution after the criminals claimed that both her accounts had been compromised by someone trying to buy pornography.<br><br>“I believed them,” says Heise, 71, a retired educator who gave the scammers access to her account information. By the time she figured out that she had been deceived, she was able to stop the larger transaction from going through.<br><br>Heise is not alone. In 2024, 56,358 Washington consumers reported cases of fraud, including imposter scams, with losses totaling $297.2 million, Federal Trade Commission data shows. Officials say that due to persistent underreporting, the true numbers are far higher.<br><br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/washington/?cmp=RDRCT-ICM-WELCOMEKIT-STATES-WA" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">AARP Washington</a></span></span> is working to prevent even more people from losing money to increasingly sophisticated criminals. The efforts are led by fraud prevention specialist Kay Tomlinson and other AARP volunteers, and they include Fraud Watch Friday, an online event on the third Friday of each month. Topics range from romance schemes to home repair scams, identity theft to email phishing. The effort is supported by the nonprofit credit union BECU.<br><br>AARP Washington also has a wealth of fraud-fighting information on its website, and its Speakers Bureau volunteers regularly educate community groups on the latest scams and how to protect against them.<br><br>“Fraud and scams have been around forever, but they certainly have changed — and seem to not only change, but proliferate,” says Tomlinson, who serves on AARP Washington’s Executive Council and is a volunteer with its Speakers Bureau. She spent a career in global financial management before retiring in 2018.<br><br><b> ‘Tech support’ turned bad</b><br><br>Heise says her defenses were down when she became a fraud victim — her brother had died unexpectedly the day before. She says she clicked on a Facebook link that froze her screen, and a number appeared claiming to be Apple support. “I called the number, and boy, did they trap me,” she says.<br><br>The “Apple” worker on the other end of the line was actually a criminal who had somehow hacked her computer and said someone had accessed her financial accounts; he offered to connect her with her banks. Heise provided him with the numbers to the fraud units, but he instead conferenced her in with other scammers who said they were transferring her money into a “safety storage place.”<br><br>Heise became aware of the ruse when they told her at the end of the ordeal, “Don’t tell your friends, don’t call your bank and don’t report this to the police,” she recalls. “I hung up immediately and went, ‘Janet, you’ve been screwed.’”<br><br>She called her local credit union, and they froze the $52,500 transaction. Her other bank said she would have to appear in person to freeze the account, which she couldn’t do in time. She did report the incident to security at her retirement community, the local police and the FBI, but so far, the scammers haven’t been identified.<br><br>“I am trying to be more cautious,” she says, “but at the same time, alerting friends and neighbors … to what happened to me.”<br><br><b>AI, virtual kiosks the latest fraud tools</b><br><br>Many of the latest scams use artificial intelligence technology. Scammers use AI to generate text messages that appear to be from legitimate sources to deceive people into giving their personal or financial information. “They can send hundreds of thousands of texts with the push of a button,” Tomlinson says.<br><br>Scammers also can use AI to produce realistic-sounding voice recordings or even videos that impersonate family and friends asking for money or personal information. “It’s getting so good now, it’s hard to tell what’s real and what’s not,” Tomlinson says. She advises families to come up with a prearranged word that they can share over the phone or text to prove they are who they say. (For a deeper dive on AI and how to avoid scams using it, the AARP Washington Speakers Bureau offers the presentation, “A.I. 101: Artificial Intelligence and Fraud,” free to community groups.)<br><br>Another tool that scammers have started using to steal money is cryptocurrency ATMs — also known as Bitcoin ATMs or virtual currency kiosks — that have popped up in gas stations, convenience stores and other businesses. The ATMs are one way for people to convert dollars into cryptocurrency, a digital or virtual currency. Scammers like crypto ATMs because transactions can be hard to trace.<br><br>The FTC says that losses through Bitcoin ATM scams increased almost tenfold nationally from 2020 to 2023. During the first half of 2024, losses topped $65 million, with people 60 and older more than three times as likely as younger adults to report a loss.<br><br><b>Legislation sought to curb abuses</b><br><br>During the 2025 session of the Washington State Legislature, AARP Washington advocated for <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=5280&Initiative=False&Year=2025" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Senate Bill 5280</a></span></span>, hoping to rein in crypto abuses. The bill — which ultimately didn't pass — sought to boost regulation of crypto ATMs and would have added new consumer protections, including requiring kiosk operators to alert consumers of potential fraud and financial losses that may not be able to be recovered. The bill also would have limited the amount of money that could be deposited or withdrawn into a crypto ATM to $1,000 a day. Currently, there is no limit, and people can lose tens of thousands of dollars, if not more, in one transaction.<br><br>“Scammers try to get the person into a heightened state of emotional being,” says Cathy MacCaul, AARP Washington’s advocacy director. That, she adds, can cause them to “make bad decisions.”<br><br>Other states have passed laws to curb crypto ATM-related fraud. As an example, Vermont crypto ATMS now have a $1,000 daily cash transaction limit, and in Minnesota, daily transactions are capped at $2,000 for new customers, who can also get refunds for fraud losses that are reported within 14 days.<br><br>MacCaul says the crypto ATM industry can still make money. “What we’re saying really simply is, ‘We want you to be able to do business here in Washington state — but you have to play by the rules,’ ” she says. “Here are the rules.” <br><br><i>(This story was updated April 17, 2025, after the legislation failed to pass during the 2025 legislative session.)</i><br><br><i>Ann Hardie spent a decade covering aging issues for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. She has written for the Bulletin for 16 years.</i><br> <br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><bsp-inline-h2 class="inline-heading"><b>AARP Washington resources:</b></bsp-inline-h2></span></span><br></p><ul><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/washington/online-fraud-watch-friday-events-fight-back-against-scams" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>AARP Washington’s Fraud Watch Friday</b></a></span></span> Led by volunteers from the AARP Fraud Watch Network, AARP Washington hosts an online event on the third Friday of each month, starting at 10:30 a.m. The interactive discussions cover the latest in scams and fraud.</li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/washington/need-a-speaker-we-can-help?CMP=RDRCT-STATES-WA-OTHER-SPEAKERS-072319" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>AARP Washington Speakers Bureau</b></a></span></span> Trained volunteers can speak to groups at no cost on a variety of topics, including fraud prevention.</li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/money/scams-fraud/about-fraud-watch-network/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>AARP Fraud Watch Network</b></a></span></span> A free resource with information on how to proactively spot scams and get guidance from fraud specialists. The number to the AARP Fraud Watch Network Helpline is 877-908-3360.</li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/washington/becu-shred-and-e-cycle-event?CMP=RDRCT-STATES-FRAUD" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>Free shredding event from BECU and AARP</b></a></span></span> Free shredding will be provided on Saturday, April 26, in Tukwila, Federal Way, Everett and Bellingham.</li></ul><p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><bsp-inline-h2 class="inline-heading"><b>Also of interest:</b></bsp-inline-h2></span></span><br></p><ul><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/money/scams-fraud/cryptocurrency/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>What to Know About Cryptocurrency Scams</b></a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/money/scams-fraud/older-adults-ftc-fraud-report.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>$12.5 Billion Reported Lost to Scams and Fraud in 2024, Older Adults Hit Hard</b></a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/money/scams-fraud/biggest-scams-2025/ " target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>Five of the Biggest Scams to Watch For in 2025</b></a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://consumer.ftc.gov/articles/what-know-about-cryptocurrency-and-scams" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>Federal Trade Commission: Primer on Cryptocurrency</b></a></span></span></li></ul><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><span class="VideoEnhancement" data-video-disable-history data-embeddedvideo-container> <div class="VideoEnhancement-player"><bsp-brightcoveplayer data-video-player class="BrightcoveVideoPlayer" data-account="3772599298001" data-player="KM9xJAJa4" data-video-id="6127840734001" data-video-title="How to Avoid Extortion Scams" > <video class="video-js" id="BrightcoveVideoPlayer-6127840734001" data-video-id="6127840734001" data-account="" data-player="KM9xJAJa4" data-embed="default" controls ></video> </bsp-brightcoveplayer> </div> <div class="VideoEnhancement-title">How to Avoid Extortion Scams</div> </span> </div> </div><p> <br></p></div> </div> </p></span> </div> </div> <p><i>This story is provided by AARP Washington. 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'' : 'none')">Context</a><pre id="cakeErr680ed3cc5ae6a-code" class="cake-code-dump" style="display: none;"><code><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000BB"> </span><span style="color: #007700">if(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">strstr</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$match</span><span style="color: #007700">[</span><span style="color: #0000BB">1</span><span style="color: #007700">],</span><span style="color: #DD0000">'=='</span><span style="color: #007700">)) {</span></span></code> <code><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000BB"> </span><span style="color: #007700">list(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$token</span><span style="color: #007700">,</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$keyword</span><span style="color: #007700">) = </span><span style="color: #0000BB">explode</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #DD0000">"=="</span><span style="color: #007700">,</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$match</span><span style="color: #007700">[</span><span style="color: #0000BB">1</span><span style="color: #007700">],</span><span style="color: #0000BB">2</span><span style="color: #007700">);</span></span></code> <span class="code-highlight"><code><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000BB"> $text </span><span style="color: #007700">= </span><span style="color: #0000BB">str_replace</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$match</span><span style="color: #007700">[</span><span style="color: #0000BB">0</span><span style="color: #007700">], (</span><span style="color: #0000BB">strtolower</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$town</span><span style="color: #007700">[</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$token</span><span style="color: #007700">]) != </span><span style="color: #0000BB">strtolower</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$keyword</span><span style="color: 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=> '29945', (int) 26 => '29946', (int) 27 => '29947', (int) 28 => '49182' ), 'has_happenings' => 'true', 'cvent_community_code' => 'ne-lincoln' ) $callCake = true $matches = array( (int) 0 => array( (int) 0 => '{ifnot_slug==healthy-living/map} {module_RHS - AARP Events} {endif}', (int) 1 => 'slug==healthy-living/map', (int) 2 => ' {module_RHS - AARP Events} ' ) ) $match = array( (int) 0 => '{ifnot_slug==healthy-living/map} {module_RHS - AARP Events} {endif}', (int) 1 => 'slug==healthy-living/map', (int) 2 => ' {module_RHS - AARP Events} ' ) $token = 'slug' $keyword = 'healthy-living/map'</pre><pre class="stack-trace">Localize::replace() - APP/Lib/Localize.php, line 152 Modules::render() - APP/Lib/Modules.php, line 9 include - APP/View/Elements/display.ctp, line 13 View::_evaluate() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 971 View::_render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 933 View::render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 473 Controller::render() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 963 AppController::renderPage() - APP/Controller/AppController.php, line 136 BlogsController::display() - APP/Controller/BlogsController.php, line 81 ReflectionMethod::invokeArgs() - [internal], line ?? Controller::invokeAction() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 491 Dispatcher::_invoke() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 193 Dispatcher::dispatch() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 167 [main] - APP/webroot/index.php, line 118</pre></div></pre><div class="module clearfix"><!--default--> <!-- module_RHS - AARP Events --> <div class="ar-basic-box module-spacer"> <header> <div class="pull-right"> <a href="/lincoln-ne/aarp-events/" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-SEEALL-EVENTS"> <img style="width:30px;" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/icons/aarp_event_icon.png" alt="Upcoming AARP Events" /> </a> </div> <h2 class="visible-lg">AARP Events for Lincoln</h2> <h2 class="hidden-lg">AARP Events for Lincoln</h2> </header> <div class="wrap"> <div class="ar-listing snippet"> <ul class="list"> <li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/driver-safety/aarp-smart-driver-bellevue-ne-c37760.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-SMART-DRIVERTM-METROPOLITAN-COMMUNITY-COLLEGE-NORTH-EXPRESS">AARP Smart Driver™: Metropolitan Community College: North Express</a></h2> <p class="time">Wednesday, Apr 30, 2025 at 9:45 a.m. CT</p> <p class="venue">Metropolitan Community College: North Express</p> <p class="loc">Omaha, NE</p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-ne-navigating-trusts-for-estates-legal-insights-and-practical-applications-omaha-ne-51325-mvnghvn7ytx.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-NE-NAVIGATING-TRUSTS-FOR-ESTATES-LEGAL-INSIGHTS-AND-PRACTICAL-APPLICATIONS-OMAHA-NE-51325">AARP NE Navigating Trusts for Estates: Legal Insights and Practical Applications Omaha, NE 5/13/25</a></h2> <p class="time">Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 3:00 p.m. CT</p> <p class="venue">Remington Heights Retirement Community</p> <p class="loc">Omaha, NE</p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/driver-safety/aarp-smart-driver-bellevue-ne-c36456.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-SMART-DRIVERTM-AARP-INFORMATION-CENTER">AARP Smart Driver™: Aarp Information Center</a></h2> <p class="time">Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. CT</p> <p class="venue">Aarp Information Center</p> <p class="loc">Omaha, NE</p> </li> </ul> <p><a class="link-red" href="/lincoln-ne/aarp-events/" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-SEEALL-EVENTS">View All AARP Events<i class="ml-1 fas fa-chevron-right"></i></a></p> </div> </div> </div> <div aria-hidden="true" class="aarpe-ad-wrapper"> <div class="aarpe-ad en clearfix" id="300x250_53475" data-adsize="300x250"> <script type="text/javascript"> if(typeof AARP.ads !== 'undefined'){ AARP.ads.slots({ id:'300x250_53475', size:'300x250'}); } </script> </div> </div> <div class="card-tout card-dark membership-tout" style="margin:0 0 30px 0;height:360px;"> <img class="img-responsive image" title="image of two AARP membership cards" alt="image of two AARP membership cards" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/tout-two-cards.png"> <div class="title">Last Chance to Save!<br />New Pricing Coming in 2025.</div> <br /> <p> This is AARP's first rate increase in 15 years.<br />Don't miss out, join today and save!<br /><br /> </p> <div class="action"> <a class="btn" href="https://appsec.aarp.org/mem/join?campaignid=UAJFT3&intcmp=LNK-CSN-AARPLOCAL-JRTOUT-RR-A-LINCOLN-NE">Join AARP</a> <div class="body">Already a member? <a href="https://appsec.aarp.org/mem/renew?campaignid= UARFT3&intcmp=LNK-CSN-AARPLOCAL-JRTOUT-RR-A-LINCOLN-NE">Renew</a> or <a href="https://www.aarp.org/benefits-discounts/my-membership/print-your-card/">Print Card</a></div> </div> </div> <style> .membership-tout {padding:16px 20px;} .membership-tout .list li { margin: 0; } </style> <div aria-hidden="true" class="aarpe-ad-wrapper"> <div class="aarpe-ad en clearfix" id="300x250_93505" data-adsize="300x250"> <script type="text/javascript"> if(typeof AARP.ads !== 'undefined'){ AARP.ads.slots({ id:'300x250_93505', size:'300x250'}); } </script> </div> </div> <div class="module-spacer text-center"> <div class="fb-page" alt="Image of AARP Nebraska Facebook Page" title="Image of AARP Nebraska Facebook Page" data-href="https://www.facebook.com/AARPNE" data-tabs="timeline" width="" height="" data-small-header="false" data-adapt-container-width="true" data-hide-cover="false" data-show-facepile="true"> <blockquote cite="https://www.facebook.com/AARPNE" class="fb-xfbml-parse-ignore"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/AARPNE">Facebook</a></blockquote> </div> </div> <div class="ar-basic-box module-spacer"> <header> <h2>Contact AARP <br />in Lincoln</h2> </header> <div class="wrap"> <div class="ar-quick-list module-spacer"> <ul class="list-unstyled"> <li><i class="list-icon fa fa-envelope" alt="Email icon" title="Email icon" aria-hidden="true"></i><a href="mailto:NEAARP@aarp.org" target="_blank" rel="noopener">NEAARP@aarp.org</a></li> <li><i class="list-icon fa fa-globe" alt="Globe icon" title="Globe icon" aria-hidden="true"></i><a href="https://states.aarp.org/region/nebraska/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">AARP Nebraska</a></li> <li><i class="list-icon fa fa-map-marker" alt="Map Marker icon" title="Map Marker icon" aria-hidden="true"></i><a href="https://states.aarp.org/we-want-to-hear-from-you-heres-how-to-reach-us/?intcmp=SNG-LNK-AARPLOCAL-CONTACT-20140101-LINCOLN-NE" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Contact Us</a></li> </ul> </div> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/AARPNE" target="_blank" rel="noopener" aria-label="Open Facebook"><img style="max-width: 48px;" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/page/icons/facebook.png" alt="Facebook icon" title="Facebook icon"></a> <a href="https://twitter.com/aarpNE" target="_blank" rel="noopener" aria-label="Open Twitter"><img style="max-width: 48px;" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/page/icons/twitter.png" alt="Twitter icon" title="Twitter icon"></a> </div> </div> </div></div> <div class="col-md-8 left-rail left-bot"></div> <div class="col-md-4 right-rail right-bot thin-rhs"></div> </div> <div class="row oneColumnLayout"> </div> <div class="row oneColumnLayout"> <div class="col-md-12"><!-- script to activate navbar --> <script type="text/javascript"> jQuery(".channelBarMain ul.left li a").click(function() { window.location = jQuery(this).attr('href'); }); </script> </div> </div> ' $scripts_for_layout = '<title>In Washington, Learn How to Protect Yourself from Ever-Changing Fraud</title> <meta name="page_title" content="In Washington, Learn How to Protect Yourself from Ever-Changing Fraud"/> <meta name="robots" content="noindex, nofollow"/> <meta content="This past January, scammers posing as computer and bank representatives stole $5,000 from an account belonging to Janet Heise. 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The AARP volunteer from Lacey came close to losing an additional $52,500 at a different financial institution after the criminals claimed that both her accounts had been compromised by someone trying to buy pornography.<br><br>“I believed them,” says Heise, 71, a retired educator who gave the scammers access to her account information. By the time she figured out that she had been deceived, she was able to stop the larger transaction from going through.<br><br>Heise is not alone. In 2024, 56,358 Washington consumers reported cases of fraud, including imposter scams, with losses totaling $297.2 million, Federal Trade Commission data shows. Officials say that due to persistent underreporting, the true numbers are far higher.<br><br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/washington/?cmp=RDRCT-ICM-WELCOMEKIT-STATES-WA" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">AARP Washington</a></span></span> is working to prevent even more people from losing money to increasingly sophisticated criminals. The efforts are led by fraud prevention specialist Kay Tomlinson and other AARP volunteers, and they include Fraud Watch Friday, an online event on the third Friday of each month. Topics range from romance schemes to home repair scams, identity theft to email phishing. The effort is supported by the nonprofit credit union BECU.<br><br>AARP Washington also has a wealth of fraud-fighting information on its website, and its Speakers Bureau volunteers regularly educate community groups on the latest scams and how to protect against them.<br><br>“Fraud and scams have been around forever, but they certainly have changed — and seem to not only change, but proliferate,” says Tomlinson, who serves on AARP Washington’s Executive Council and is a volunteer with its Speakers Bureau. She spent a career in global financial management before retiring in 2018.<br><br><b> ‘Tech support’ turned bad</b><br><br>Heise says her defenses were down when she became a fraud victim — her brother had died unexpectedly the day before. She says she clicked on a Facebook link that froze her screen, and a number appeared claiming to be Apple support. “I called the number, and boy, did they trap me,” she says.<br><br>The “Apple” worker on the other end of the line was actually a criminal who had somehow hacked her computer and said someone had accessed her financial accounts; he offered to connect her with her banks. Heise provided him with the numbers to the fraud units, but he instead conferenced her in with other scammers who said they were transferring her money into a “safety storage place.”<br><br>Heise became aware of the ruse when they told her at the end of the ordeal, “Don’t tell your friends, don’t call your bank and don’t report this to the police,” she recalls. “I hung up immediately and went, ‘Janet, you’ve been screwed.’”<br><br>She called her local credit union, and they froze the $52,500 transaction. Her other bank said she would have to appear in person to freeze the account, which she couldn’t do in time. She did report the incident to security at her retirement community, the local police and the FBI, but so far, the scammers haven’t been identified.<br><br>“I am trying to be more cautious,” she says, “but at the same time, alerting friends and neighbors … to what happened to me.”<br><br><b>AI, virtual kiosks the latest fraud tools</b><br><br>Many of the latest scams use artificial intelligence technology. Scammers use AI to generate text messages that appear to be from legitimate sources to deceive people into giving their personal or financial information. “They can send hundreds of thousands of texts with the push of a button,” Tomlinson says.<br><br>Scammers also can use AI to produce realistic-sounding voice recordings or even videos that impersonate family and friends asking for money or personal information. “It’s getting so good now, it’s hard to tell what’s real and what’s not,” Tomlinson says. She advises families to come up with a prearranged word that they can share over the phone or text to prove they are who they say. (For a deeper dive on AI and how to avoid scams using it, the AARP Washington Speakers Bureau offers the presentation, “A.I. 101: Artificial Intelligence and Fraud,” free to community groups.)<br><br>Another tool that scammers have started using to steal money is cryptocurrency ATMs — also known as Bitcoin ATMs or virtual currency kiosks — that have popped up in gas stations, convenience stores and other businesses. The ATMs are one way for people to convert dollars into cryptocurrency, a digital or virtual currency. Scammers like crypto ATMs because transactions can be hard to trace.<br><br>The FTC says that losses through Bitcoin ATM scams increased almost tenfold nationally from 2020 to 2023. During the first half of 2024, losses topped $65 million, with people 60 and older more than three times as likely as younger adults to report a loss.<br><br><b>Legislation sought to curb abuses</b><br><br>During the 2025 session of the Washington State Legislature, AARP Washington advocated for <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=5280&Initiative=False&Year=2025" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Senate Bill 5280</a></span></span>, hoping to rein in crypto abuses. The bill — which ultimately didn't pass — sought to boost regulation of crypto ATMs and would have added new consumer protections, including requiring kiosk operators to alert consumers of potential fraud and financial losses that may not be able to be recovered. The bill also would have limited the amount of money that could be deposited or withdrawn into a crypto ATM to $1,000 a day. Currently, there is no limit, and people can lose tens of thousands of dollars, if not more, in one transaction.<br><br>“Scammers try to get the person into a heightened state of emotional being,” says Cathy MacCaul, AARP Washington’s advocacy director. That, she adds, can cause them to “make bad decisions.”<br><br>Other states have passed laws to curb crypto ATM-related fraud. As an example, Vermont crypto ATMS now have a $1,000 daily cash transaction limit, and in Minnesota, daily transactions are capped at $2,000 for new customers, who can also get refunds for fraud losses that are reported within 14 days.<br><br>MacCaul says the crypto ATM industry can still make money. “What we’re saying really simply is, ‘We want you to be able to do business here in Washington state — but you have to play by the rules,’ ” she says. “Here are the rules.” <br><br><i>(This story was updated April 17, 2025, after the legislation failed to pass during the 2025 legislative session.)</i><br><br><i>Ann Hardie spent a decade covering aging issues for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. She has written for the Bulletin for 16 years.</i><br> <br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><bsp-inline-h2 class="inline-heading"><b>AARP Washington resources:</b></bsp-inline-h2></span></span><br></p><ul><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/washington/online-fraud-watch-friday-events-fight-back-against-scams" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>AARP Washington’s Fraud Watch Friday</b></a></span></span> Led by volunteers from the AARP Fraud Watch Network, AARP Washington hosts an online event on the third Friday of each month, starting at 10:30 a.m. The interactive discussions cover the latest in scams and fraud.</li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/washington/need-a-speaker-we-can-help?CMP=RDRCT-STATES-WA-OTHER-SPEAKERS-072319" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>AARP Washington Speakers Bureau</b></a></span></span> Trained volunteers can speak to groups at no cost on a variety of topics, including fraud prevention.</li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/money/scams-fraud/about-fraud-watch-network/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>AARP Fraud Watch Network</b></a></span></span> A free resource with information on how to proactively spot scams and get guidance from fraud specialists. The number to the AARP Fraud Watch Network Helpline is 877-908-3360.</li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/washington/becu-shred-and-e-cycle-event?CMP=RDRCT-STATES-FRAUD" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>Free shredding event from BECU and AARP</b></a></span></span> Free shredding will be provided on Saturday, April 26, in Tukwila, Federal Way, Everett and Bellingham.</li></ul><p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><bsp-inline-h2 class="inline-heading"><b>Also of interest:</b></bsp-inline-h2></span></span><br></p><ul><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/money/scams-fraud/cryptocurrency/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>What to Know About Cryptocurrency Scams</b></a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/money/scams-fraud/older-adults-ftc-fraud-report.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>$12.5 Billion Reported Lost to Scams and Fraud in 2024, Older Adults Hit Hard</b></a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/money/scams-fraud/biggest-scams-2025/ " target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>Five of the Biggest Scams to Watch For in 2025</b></a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://consumer.ftc.gov/articles/what-know-about-cryptocurrency-and-scams" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>Federal Trade Commission: Primer on Cryptocurrency</b></a></span></span></li></ul><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><span class="VideoEnhancement" data-video-disable-history data-embeddedvideo-container> <div class="VideoEnhancement-player"><bsp-brightcoveplayer data-video-player class="BrightcoveVideoPlayer" data-account="3772599298001" data-player="KM9xJAJa4" data-video-id="6127840734001" data-video-title="How to Avoid Extortion Scams" > <video class="video-js" id="BrightcoveVideoPlayer-6127840734001" data-video-id="6127840734001" data-account="" data-player="KM9xJAJa4" data-embed="default" controls ></video> </bsp-brightcoveplayer> </div> <div class="VideoEnhancement-title">How to Avoid Extortion Scams</div> </span> </div> </div><p> <br></p></div> </div> </p></span> </div> </div> <p><i>This story is provided by AARP Washington. 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#0000BB">$match</span><span style="color: #007700">[</span><span style="color: #0000BB">1</span><span style="color: #007700">],</span><span style="color: #0000BB">2</span><span style="color: #007700">);</span></span></code> <span class="code-highlight"><code><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000BB"> $text </span><span style="color: #007700">= </span><span style="color: #0000BB">str_replace</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$match</span><span style="color: #007700">[</span><span style="color: #0000BB">0</span><span style="color: #007700">], (</span><span style="color: #0000BB">strtolower</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$town</span><span style="color: #007700">[</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$token</span><span style="color: #007700">]) != </span><span style="color: #0000BB">strtolower</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$keyword</span><span style="color: #007700">) ? </span><span style="color: #0000BB">self</span><span style="color: #007700">::</span><span style="color: #0000BB">replace</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$match</span><span style="color: #007700">[</span><span style="color: #0000BB">2</span><span style="color: #007700">], </span><span style="color: #0000BB">$town</span><span style="color: #007700">, </span><span style="color: #0000BB">$callCake</span><span style="color: #007700">): </span><span style="color: #DD0000">''</span><span style="color: #007700">), </span><span style="color: #0000BB">$text</span><span style="color: #007700">);</span></span></code></span></pre><pre id="cakeErr680ed3cc5ae6a-context" class="cake-context" style="display: none;">$text = '<!--default--> <!-- module_RHS - AARP Events --> {ifnot_slug==healthy-living/map} {module_RHS - AARP Events} {endif} {module_RHS - Tout A} {module_RHS - Ad Slot 1} {module_RHS - Join AARP Today} {module_RHS - Ad Slot 2} {module_FB - State Side Panel} {module_RHS - State Contact Us}' $town = array( '_id' => '576180560c4e268f7f8b8661', 'city' => 'Lincoln', 'state' => 'NE', 'nearby' => array( (int) 0 => array( 'city' => 'Lincoln', 'state' => 'NE', 'sef_url' => 'lincoln-ne' ), (int) 1 => array( 'city' => 'Walton', 'state' => 'NE', 'sef_url' => 'walton-ne' ), (int) 2 => array( 'city' => 'Denton', 'state' => 'NE', 'sef_url' => 'denton-ne' ), (int) 3 => array( 'city' => 'Raymond', 'state' => 'NE', 'sef_url' => 'raymond-ne' ), (int) 4 => array( 'city' => 'Malcolm', 'state' => 'NE', 'sef_url' => 'malcolm-ne' ), (int) 5 => array( 'city' => 'Roca', 'state' => 'NE', 'sef_url' => 'roca-ne' ), (int) 6 => array( 'city' => 'Waverly', 'state' => 'NE', 'sef_url' => 'waverly-ne' ), (int) 7 => array( 'city' => 'Davey', 'state' => 'NE', 'sef_url' => 'davey-ne' ), (int) 8 => array( 'city' => 'Pleasant Dale', 'state' => 'NE', 'sef_url' => 'pleasant-dale-ne' ), (int) 9 => array( 'city' => 'Martell', 'state' => 'NE', 'sef_url' => 'martell-ne' ), (int) 10 => array( 'city' => 'Sprague', 'state' => 'NE', 'sef_url' => 'sprague-ne' ), (int) 11 => array( 'city' => 'Bennet', 'state' => 'NE', 'sef_url' => 'bennet-ne' ), (int) 12 => array( 'city' => 'Hickman', 'state' => 'NE', 'sef_url' => 'hickman-ne' ), (int) 13 => array( 'city' => 'Eagle', 'state' => 'NE', 'sef_url' => 'eagle-ne' ), (int) 14 => array( 'city' => 'Alvo', 'state' => 'NE', 'sef_url' => 'alvo-ne' ) ), 'local' => array( (int) 0 => 'lincoln-ne', (int) 1 => 'walton-ne', (int) 2 => 'denton-ne', (int) 3 => 'raymond-ne', (int) 4 => 'malcolm-ne', (int) 5 => 'roca-ne', (int) 6 => 'waverly-ne', (int) 7 => 'davey-ne', (int) 8 => 'pleasant-dale-ne', (int) 9 => 'martell-ne' ), 'season' => 'spring', 'aarp-events-image' => 'aarp-events', 'amusement-parks-image' => 'amusement-warm-c', 'arts-entertainment-image' => 'arts-all-bm', 'asset_version' => '240925', 'beaches-lakes-image' => 'beaches-lakes-cool-c', 'billboard1_caption' => 'Spring', 'billboard1_image_url' => '{local_happenings-image}', 'billboard1_link_url' => '/{local_sef_url}/happenings/', 'billboard1_subtitle' => 'See the Real Possibilities', 'billboard1_thumb_title' => ' Happenings', 'billboard1_thumb_url' => '{local_happenings-image}', 'billboard1_title' => 'Get to know AARP in {local_city_c}', 'billboard2_image_url' => '{local_season-image}', 'billboard2_link_url' => '/{local_sef_url}/{local_season}-fun/', 'billboard2_subtitle' => 'Explore fun and interesting things to do this {local_season} near you!', 'billboard2_thumb_title' => '{local_season_header}', 'billboard2_thumb_url' => '{local_season-image}', 'billboard2_title' => 'Time for {local_season_header}!', 'billboard3_image_url' => '{local_volunteering-image}', 'billboard3_link_url' => '/{local_sef_url}/volunteering/', 'billboard3_subtitle' => 'Make a difference!', 'billboard3_thumb_title' => 'Volunteering', 'billboard3_thumb_url' => '{local_volunteering-image}', 'billboard3_title' => 'Volunteering lifts everyone's spirits', 'bvideo_name' => '{local_full_state_c}', 'city-select-image' => 'cityselect-spring', 'coffee-image' => 'coffee-warm-m', 'coffee_radius' => '10', 'community_blogs_archive' => 'lincoln-ne', 'community_blogs_list' => 'caregiving,healthy-living,savings-and-planning,work-and-jobs,life-reimagined,all,{local_state},lincoln-ne', 'connect_town_groups' => '[{ "towns": { "atlanta-ga": { "name": "Atlanta, GA", "path": "/atlanta-ga/fight-fraud/" }, "chicago-il": { "name": "Chicago, IL", "path": "/chicago-il/fight-fraud/" }, "los-angeles-ca": { "name": "Los Angeles, CA", "path": "/los-angeles-ca/fight-fraud/" }, "new-york-ny": { "name": "New York City, NY", "path": "/new-york-ny/fight-fraud/?showtowns=true" }, "phoenix-az": { "name": "Phoenix, AZ", "path": "/phoenix-az/fight-fraud/" } }, "code": "CSN-LOCAL-GROUP1" }, { "towns": { "baltimore-md": { "name": "Baltimore Metro, MD", "path": "/baltimore-md/fight-fraud/" }, "dallas-tx": { "name": "Dallas, TX", "path": "/dallas-tx/fight-fraud/" }, "denver-co": { "name": "Denver, CO", "path": "/denver-co/fight-fraud/" }, "detroit-mi": { "name": "Detroit, MI", "path": "/detroit-mi/fight-fraud/" }, "orlando-fl": { "name": "Central Florida, FL", "path": "/orlando-fl/fight-fraud/?showtowns=true" }, "houston-tx": { "name": "Houston, TX", "path": "/houston-tx/fight-fraud/" }, "brookhaven-ny": { "name": "Long Island, NY", "path": "/brookhaven-ny/fight-fraud/?showtowns=true" }, "san-diego-ca": { "name": "San Diego County, CA", "path": "/san-diego-ca/fight-fraud/" }, "miami-fl": { "name": "South Florida, FL", "path": "/miami-fl/fight-fraud/" } }, "code": "CSN-LOCAL-GROUP2" }, { "towns": { "charlotte-nc": { "name": "Charlotte, NC", "path": "/charlotte-nc/aarp-events/" }, "boston-ma": { "name": "Greater Boston, MA", "path": "/boston-ma/aarp-events/?showtowns=true" }, "indianapolis-in": { "name": "Indianapolis, IN", "path": "/indianapolis-in/aarp-events/" }, "las-vegas-nv": { "name": "Las Vegas, NV", "path": "/las-vegas-nv/aarp-events/" }, "philadelphia-pa": { "name": "Philadelphia, PA", "path": "/philadelphia-pa/aarp-events/" }, "pittsburgh-pa": { "name": "Pittsburgh, PA", "path": "/pittsburgh-pa/aarp-events/" }, "portland-or": { "name": "Portland Metro, OR", "path": "/portland-or/aarp-events/" }, "seattle-wa": { "name": "Seattle, WA", "path": "/seattle-wa/aarp-events/" }, "saint-louis-mo": { "name": "St Louis, MO", "path": "/saint-louis-mo/aarp-events/" }, "minneapolis-mn": { "name": "Twin Cities, MN", "path": "/minneapolis-mn/aarp-events/?showtowns=true" } }, "code": "CSN-LOCAL-GROUP3" }, { "towns": { "new-orleans-la": { "name": "Greater New Orleans, LA", "path": "/new-orleans-la/fight-fraud/" }, "hartford-ct": { "name": "Hartford, CT", "path": "/hartford-ct/fight-fraud/" }, "little-rock-ar": { "name": "Little Rock, AR", "path": "/little-rock-ar/fight-fraud/" }, "oahu-hi": { "name": "Oahu, HI", "path": "/oahu-hi/fight-fraud/" }, "omaha-ne": { "name": "Omaham, NE", "path": "/omaha-ne/fight-fraud/" } }, "code": "CSN-LOCAL-GROUP4" }, { "towns": { "des-moines-ia": { "name": "Des Moines, IA", "path": "/des-moines-ia/aarp-events/" }, "fargo-nd": { "name": "Fargo, ND", "path": "/fargo-nd/aarp-events/" }, "allentown-pa": { "name": "Lehigh Valley, PA", "path": "/allentown-pa/aarp-events/?showtowns=true" }, "dale-city-va": { "name": "Prince William County, VA", "path": "/dale-city-va/aarp-events/" }, "worcester-ma": { "name": "Worcester County, MA", "path": "/worcester-ma/aarp-events/" } }, "code": "CSN-LOCAL-GROUP5" }, { "towns": { "charleston-wv": { "name": "Charleston, WV", "path": "/charleston-wv/aarp-events/" }, "helena-mt": { "name": "Lewis and Clark County, MT", "path": "/helena-mt/aarp-events/" }, "manchester-nh": { "name": "New Hampshire, NH", "path": "/manchester-nh/aarp-events/" }, "providence-ri": { "name": "Providence, RI", "path": "/providence-ri/aarp-events/" } }, "code": "CSN-LOCAL-GROUP6" }]', 'cvent_display_module' => 'false', 'cvent_widget_city' => '{local_city_state}', 'embed_video' => '<iframe width="100%" height="349" src="//players.brightcove.net/3772599298001/HkD6Qklb_default/index.html?videoId={local_embed_video_2}" allowfullscreen frameborder="0"></iframe>', 'espanol-news-header' => 'Noticias de {local_city}', 'espanol-news-image' => 'losangeles-spanish', 'events-image' => 'events-all', 'events_careversation_group_min' => '8', 'events_driversafety_group_min' => '8', 'events_index_slot1' => '{module_Cvent New Widget Section 3}', 'events_tek_group_min' => '8', 'event_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/responsive/events-all-1140x655.jpg', 'event_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/event.jpg', 'event_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/event-t.jpg', 'fall-fun-image' => 'fall-fun-all-1-pumpkins', 'fallfun_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/fall-fun10-big-t.jpg', 'fallfun_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/fall-fun10.jpg', 'fallfun_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/fall-fun10-t.jpg', 'farmers-markets-image' => 'farmers-markets-c', 'find_it_fast_link_url' => 'jobs', 'find_it_fast_title' => 'Work & Jobs', 'gfg-image' => 'gfg-warm-c-2', 'google_disclaimer' => '<p><b>Please note:</b> These listings are provided via Google for the {local_city} community. <b>Listings here do NOT imply that an AARP member discount is offered.</b> Please see the <a href="https://www.aarp.org/benefits-discounts/" target="_blank">AARP Membership & Benefits page</a> for a listing of businesses that do provide a member discount.</p>', 'happenings-image' => 'happenings-rural', 'happenings-tbd-pilot-text' => '<h2><span>Discover everything you can do with AARP</span></h2> <h3><span>See fun events, local offers, and more right where you live.</span></h3>', 'happenings_default_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/responsive/aarp-default-rp-min.png', 'happenings_gold_slug_line_10up' => 'AARP in {local_community_name}', 'happenings_gold_slug_line_state' => 'AARP in {local_full_state}', 'happenings_gold_slug_line_state_es' => 'AARP en {local_full_state}', 'happenings_heading' => '{local_city} Happenings', 'happenings_twitter_header' => 'More from {local_city}', 'hiking-image' => 'hiking-cool-c', 'hiking_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn.local.aarp.org/img/template/thumbs/hiking3-big-t.jpg', 'hiking_hero_image' => 'https://cdn.local.aarp.org/img/template/hero/hiking3.jpg', 'hiking_thumb' => 'https://cdn.local.aarp.org/img/template/thumbs/hiking3-t.jpg', 'home_events_slot1' => '{module_Cvent New Widget Section}', 'home_events_slot2' => '{module_HP - Blog - Learn More}', 'home_intro_text' => '<p> Select your community from the list below to learn about great programs, stimulating things to do, local services, discounts and more! </p>', 'hp-event-tout' => '{if_facebook_link}<div class="module-spacer text-center"> <div class="fb-page" data-href="{local_facebook_link}" data-tabs="timeline" data-small-header="false" data-adapt-container-width="true" data-hide-cover="false" data-show-facepile="true"><blockquote cite="{local_facebook_link}" class="fb-xfbml-parse-ignore"><a href="{local_facebook_link}">Facebook</a></blockquote></div></div> {endif}', 'ice_skating_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/responsive/ice-skating-all-1140x655.jpg', 'ice_skating_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/ice-skating.jpg', 'ice_skating_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/ice-skating-t.jpg', 'image_url' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/working-for-you.jpeg', 'jobs_widget_city' => '{local_city_c}', 'm2mredirect' => 'True', 'movies-image' => 'movies-all-c', 'movies_robots' => 'noindex, follow', 'name' => 'In Your Community', 'nature_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/nature-center2-big-t.jpg', 'nature_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/nature-center2.jpg', 'nature_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/nature-center2-t.jpg', 'nearme_map_radius' => '20', 'nearme_map_zip' => '{local_zip}', 'omniture_cookie' => 'lincoln-ne-cp', 'page-title-right' => '{module_Event Snapshot Newsletter Signup}', 'parks-image' => 'parks-warm-c', 'pilot_towns_banner_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/classic/happenings-rural-240x140.jpg', 'pumpkin-picking-image' => 'fall-fun-all-1-pumpkins', 'recommendation_form_email' => 'jgunderson-palmer@aarp.org,bekim@americantowns.com,katherine@americantowns.com', 'recreation-image' => 'rec-cool-b', 'restaurantform_email' => 'bmazur@aarp.org,bekim@americantowns.com', 'restaurant_radius' => '10,20,30', 'season-activities' => 'Walking, microbreweries ', 'season-image' => 'spring-fun-warm-m', 'seasonal_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/seasonal-big-t.jpg', 'seasonal_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/seasonal.jpg', 'seasonal_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/seasonal-t.jpg', 'season_header' => 'Spring Fun', 'season_title' => 'Spring', 'skiing_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/skiing-big-t.jpg', 'skiing_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/skiing.jpg', 'skiing_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/skiing-t.jpg', 'spring-fun-image' => 'spring-fun-warm-m', 'state_blog_header' => 'AARP State News', 'state_blog_name' => 'Nebraska', 'summer-fun-image' => 'summer-fun-warm-m', 'tas_state_link' => 'https://takeastand.aarp.org/congressional-action-chart/?state={local_full_state_c}', 'term' => 'in Lincoln', 'thingstodo_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/things-to-do3-big-t.jpg', 'thingstodo_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/things-to-do3.jpg', 'thingstodo_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/things-to-do3-t.jpg', 'vcc_featured_image' => 'https://s3.amazonaws.com/local-aarp/img/vcc/featured/20210430_4C9F7646-96EC-4C88-960A-997CE34788BC.jpg', 'veterans-image' => 'veterans', 'video_tout_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/video-touts/san-antonio-video.png', 'vineyards-wineries-image' => 'wineries', 'volunteer-today-button' => '<span class="media-middle"> <a href="https://www.aarp.org/volunteer/virtual/?intcmp=CSN-LNK-AARPLOCAL-VOLINT-20210331-{local_tracking_code_town}-{local_tracking_code_state}" class="red btn" target="_blank">I WANT TO VOLUNTEER</a> </span>', 'volunteering-image' => 'volunteering-winter', 'volunteering-news-image' => 'volunteer-all-m-hands', 'volunteer_help_image' => 'volunteering-help-military-families', 'volunteer_help_link_name' => 'See Projects', 'volunteer_help_link_url' => 'https://www.createthegood.org/how-to-guides?intcmp=SNG-LNK-AARPLOCAL-VOLHTG-20140805-{local_tracking_code_town}-{local_tracking_code_state}', 'volunteer_help_subtitle' => 'Help Military Families', 'volunteer_help_title' => 'Do-It-Yourself Project Guides', 'winter-fun-image' => 'winter-fun-snow-c-ski', 'winterfun_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn.local.aarp.org/img/template/thumbs/winter-fun2-big-t.jpg', 'winterfun_hero_image' => 'https://cdn.local.aarp.org/img/template/hero/winter-fun2.jpg', 'winterfun_pic_nav2' => '<li><a href="/{town_sef_url}/good-for-grandkids/"><img src="https://cdn.local.aarp.org/img/template/thumbs/good-for-grandkids2-big-t.jpg" title="Good for Grandkids"><span>Good for Grandkids</span></a></li>', 'winterfun_thumb' => 'https://cdn.local.aarp.org/img/template/thumbs/winter-fun2-t.jpg', 'youtube_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/icons/youtube.png', 'news_link' => 'https://www.aarp.org/NE?intcmp=SNG-LNK-AARPLOCAL-BLOGNE-20140101', 'contactus_text' => 'AARP Nebraska', 'contactus_email' => 'NEAARP@aarp.org', 'contactus_link' => 'https://states.aarp.org/we-want-to-hear-from-you-heres-how-to-reach-us/?intcmp=SNG-LNK-AARPLOCAL-CONTACT-20140101', 'facebook_link' => 'https://www.facebook.com/AARPNE', 'twitter_link' => 'https://twitter.com/aarpNE', 'state_contract_id' => '56014', 'state_blog_flag' => 'https://states.aarp.org/wp-content/themes/aarpstates/images/state_flags/nebraska.png', 'state_blog_link' => 'https://states.aarp.org/region/nebraska/', 'state_blog_rss' => 'https://states.aarp.org/region/nebraska/feed', 'semi_warm_state' => 'yes', 'embed_video_2' => '5820073915001', '2020_election_link' => 'https://local.aarp.org/news/how-to-vote-in-nebraskas-2020-election-what-you-need-to-know-ne-2020-08-03.html', 'State_Label' => 'Nebraska's', 'vaccine_url' => 'https://local.aarp.org/news/the-covid19-vaccine-distribution-plan-in-nebraska-ne-2021-02-05.html', 'no_skiing' => 'y', 'state_capital' => 'lincoln-ne', '2024_election_link' => 'https://states.aarp.org/nebraska/election-voting-guide', '2024_election_link_es' => 'https://states.aarp.org/nebraska/elecciones-guia-para-votar', 'advanced_directives_link' => 'https://www.caringinfo.org/wp-content/uploads/Nebraska.pdf', '211_helpline' => 'Y', 'full_state' => 'Nebraska', 'county' => 'Lancaster', 'geo' => array( (int) 0 => (float) -96.702598571777, (int) 1 => (float) 40.813598632812 ), 'latitude' => (float) 40.813598632812, 'longitude' => (float) -96.702598571777, 'city_state' => 'Lincoln, NE', 'city_state_search' => 'Lincoln NE,Linclon NE,Linculn NE', 'pilot_name' => 'Lincoln', 'pilot_sef_url' => 'lincoln-ne', 'community_id' => (int) 37, 'community_name' => 'Lincoln', 'community_state' => 'NE', 'community_region' => 'Central', 'brightspot_region' => 'lincoln-ne', 'title' => 'Lincoln, NE', 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The AARP volunteer from Lacey came close to losing an additional $52,500 at a different financial institution after the criminals claimed that both her accounts had been compromised by someone trying to buy pornography.<br><br>“I believed them,” says Heise, 71, a retired educator who gave the scammers access to her account information. By the time she figured out that she had been deceived, she was able to stop the larger transaction from going through.<br><br>Heise is not alone. In 2024, 56,358 Washington consumers reported cases of fraud, including imposter scams, with losses totaling $297.2 million, Federal Trade Commission data shows. Officials say that due to persistent underreporting, the true numbers are far higher.<br><br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/washington/?cmp=RDRCT-ICM-WELCOMEKIT-STATES-WA" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">AARP Washington</a></span></span> is working to prevent even more people from losing money to increasingly sophisticated criminals. The efforts are led by fraud prevention specialist Kay Tomlinson and other AARP volunteers, and they include Fraud Watch Friday, an online event on the third Friday of each month. Topics range from romance schemes to home repair scams, identity theft to email phishing. The effort is supported by the nonprofit credit union BECU.<br><br>AARP Washington also has a wealth of fraud-fighting information on its website, and its Speakers Bureau volunteers regularly educate community groups on the latest scams and how to protect against them.<br><br>“Fraud and scams have been around forever, but they certainly have changed — and seem to not only change, but proliferate,” says Tomlinson, who serves on AARP Washington’s Executive Council and is a volunteer with its Speakers Bureau. She spent a career in global financial management before retiring in 2018.<br><br><b> ‘Tech support’ turned bad</b><br><br>Heise says her defenses were down when she became a fraud victim — her brother had died unexpectedly the day before. She says she clicked on a Facebook link that froze her screen, and a number appeared claiming to be Apple support. “I called the number, and boy, did they trap me,” she says.<br><br>The “Apple” worker on the other end of the line was actually a criminal who had somehow hacked her computer and said someone had accessed her financial accounts; he offered to connect her with her banks. Heise provided him with the numbers to the fraud units, but he instead conferenced her in with other scammers who said they were transferring her money into a “safety storage place.”<br><br>Heise became aware of the ruse when they told her at the end of the ordeal, “Don’t tell your friends, don’t call your bank and don’t report this to the police,” she recalls. “I hung up immediately and went, ‘Janet, you’ve been screwed.’”<br><br>She called her local credit union, and they froze the $52,500 transaction. Her other bank said she would have to appear in person to freeze the account, which she couldn’t do in time. She did report the incident to security at her retirement community, the local police and the FBI, but so far, the scammers haven’t been identified.<br><br>“I am trying to be more cautious,” she says, “but at the same time, alerting friends and neighbors … to what happened to me.”<br><br><b>AI, virtual kiosks the latest fraud tools</b><br><br>Many of the latest scams use artificial intelligence technology. Scammers use AI to generate text messages that appear to be from legitimate sources to deceive people into giving their personal or financial information. “They can send hundreds of thousands of texts with the push of a button,” Tomlinson says.<br><br>Scammers also can use AI to produce realistic-sounding voice recordings or even videos that impersonate family and friends asking for money or personal information. “It’s getting so good now, it’s hard to tell what’s real and what’s not,” Tomlinson says. She advises families to come up with a prearranged word that they can share over the phone or text to prove they are who they say. (For a deeper dive on AI and how to avoid scams using it, the AARP Washington Speakers Bureau offers the presentation, “A.I. 101: Artificial Intelligence and Fraud,” free to community groups.)<br><br>Another tool that scammers have started using to steal money is cryptocurrency ATMs — also known as Bitcoin ATMs or virtual currency kiosks — that have popped up in gas stations, convenience stores and other businesses. The ATMs are one way for people to convert dollars into cryptocurrency, a digital or virtual currency. Scammers like crypto ATMs because transactions can be hard to trace.<br><br>The FTC says that losses through Bitcoin ATM scams increased almost tenfold nationally from 2020 to 2023. During the first half of 2024, losses topped $65 million, with people 60 and older more than three times as likely as younger adults to report a loss.<br><br><b>Legislation sought to curb abuses</b><br><br>During the 2025 session of the Washington State Legislature, AARP Washington advocated for <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=5280&Initiative=False&Year=2025" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Senate Bill 5280</a></span></span>, hoping to rein in crypto abuses. The bill — which ultimately didn't pass — sought to boost regulation of crypto ATMs and would have added new consumer protections, including requiring kiosk operators to alert consumers of potential fraud and financial losses that may not be able to be recovered. The bill also would have limited the amount of money that could be deposited or withdrawn into a crypto ATM to $1,000 a day. Currently, there is no limit, and people can lose tens of thousands of dollars, if not more, in one transaction.<br><br>“Scammers try to get the person into a heightened state of emotional being,” says Cathy MacCaul, AARP Washington’s advocacy director. That, she adds, can cause them to “make bad decisions.”<br><br>Other states have passed laws to curb crypto ATM-related fraud. As an example, Vermont crypto ATMS now have a $1,000 daily cash transaction limit, and in Minnesota, daily transactions are capped at $2,000 for new customers, who can also get refunds for fraud losses that are reported within 14 days.<br><br>MacCaul says the crypto ATM industry can still make money. “What we’re saying really simply is, ‘We want you to be able to do business here in Washington state — but you have to play by the rules,’ ” she says. “Here are the rules.” <br><br><i>(This story was updated April 17, 2025, after the legislation failed to pass during the 2025 legislative session.)</i><br><br><i>Ann Hardie spent a decade covering aging issues for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. She has written for the Bulletin for 16 years.</i><br> <br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><bsp-inline-h2 class="inline-heading"><b>AARP Washington resources:</b></bsp-inline-h2></span></span><br></p><ul><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/washington/online-fraud-watch-friday-events-fight-back-against-scams" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>AARP Washington’s Fraud Watch Friday</b></a></span></span> Led by volunteers from the AARP Fraud Watch Network, AARP Washington hosts an online event on the third Friday of each month, starting at 10:30 a.m. The interactive discussions cover the latest in scams and fraud.</li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/washington/need-a-speaker-we-can-help?CMP=RDRCT-STATES-WA-OTHER-SPEAKERS-072319" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>AARP Washington Speakers Bureau</b></a></span></span> Trained volunteers can speak to groups at no cost on a variety of topics, including fraud prevention.</li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/money/scams-fraud/about-fraud-watch-network/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>AARP Fraud Watch Network</b></a></span></span> A free resource with information on how to proactively spot scams and get guidance from fraud specialists. The number to the AARP Fraud Watch Network Helpline is 877-908-3360.</li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/washington/becu-shred-and-e-cycle-event?CMP=RDRCT-STATES-FRAUD" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>Free shredding event from BECU and AARP</b></a></span></span> Free shredding will be provided on Saturday, April 26, in Tukwila, Federal Way, Everett and Bellingham.</li></ul><p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><bsp-inline-h2 class="inline-heading"><b>Also of interest:</b></bsp-inline-h2></span></span><br></p><ul><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/money/scams-fraud/cryptocurrency/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>What to Know About Cryptocurrency Scams</b></a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/money/scams-fraud/older-adults-ftc-fraud-report.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>$12.5 Billion Reported Lost to Scams and Fraud in 2024, Older Adults Hit Hard</b></a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/money/scams-fraud/biggest-scams-2025/ " target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>Five of the Biggest Scams to Watch For in 2025</b></a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://consumer.ftc.gov/articles/what-know-about-cryptocurrency-and-scams" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>Federal Trade Commission: Primer on Cryptocurrency</b></a></span></span></li></ul><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><span class="VideoEnhancement" data-video-disable-history data-embeddedvideo-container> <div class="VideoEnhancement-player"><bsp-brightcoveplayer data-video-player class="BrightcoveVideoPlayer" data-account="3772599298001" data-player="KM9xJAJa4" data-video-id="6127840734001" data-video-title="How to Avoid Extortion Scams" > <video class="video-js" id="BrightcoveVideoPlayer-6127840734001" data-video-id="6127840734001" data-account="" data-player="KM9xJAJa4" data-embed="default" controls ></video> </bsp-brightcoveplayer> </div> <div class="VideoEnhancement-title">How to Avoid Extortion Scams</div> </span> </div> </div><p> <br></p></div> </div> </p></span> </div> </div> <p><i>This story is provided by AARP Washington. 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'' : 'none')">Context</a><pre id="cakeErr680ed3cc5ae6a-code" class="cake-code-dump" style="display: none;"><code><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000BB"> </span><span style="color: #007700">if(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">strstr</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$match</span><span style="color: #007700">[</span><span style="color: #0000BB">1</span><span style="color: #007700">],</span><span style="color: #DD0000">'=='</span><span style="color: #007700">)) {</span></span></code> <code><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000BB"> </span><span style="color: #007700">list(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$token</span><span style="color: #007700">,</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$keyword</span><span style="color: #007700">) = </span><span style="color: #0000BB">explode</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #DD0000">"=="</span><span style="color: #007700">,</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$match</span><span style="color: #007700">[</span><span style="color: #0000BB">1</span><span style="color: #007700">],</span><span style="color: #0000BB">2</span><span style="color: #007700">);</span></span></code> <span class="code-highlight"><code><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000BB"> $text </span><span style="color: #007700">= </span><span style="color: #0000BB">str_replace</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$match</span><span style="color: #007700">[</span><span style="color: #0000BB">0</span><span style="color: #007700">], (</span><span style="color: #0000BB">strtolower</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$town</span><span style="color: #007700">[</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$token</span><span style="color: #007700">]) != </span><span style="color: #0000BB">strtolower</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$keyword</span><span style="color: 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=> '29945', (int) 26 => '29946', (int) 27 => '29947', (int) 28 => '49182' ), 'has_happenings' => 'true', 'cvent_community_code' => 'ne-lincoln' ) $callCake = true $matches = array( (int) 0 => array( (int) 0 => '{ifnot_slug==healthy-living/map} {module_RHS - AARP Events} {endif}', (int) 1 => 'slug==healthy-living/map', (int) 2 => ' {module_RHS - AARP Events} ' ) ) $match = array( (int) 0 => '{ifnot_slug==healthy-living/map} {module_RHS - AARP Events} {endif}', (int) 1 => 'slug==healthy-living/map', (int) 2 => ' {module_RHS - AARP Events} ' ) $token = 'slug' $keyword = 'healthy-living/map'</pre><pre class="stack-trace">Localize::replace() - APP/Lib/Localize.php, line 152 Modules::render() - APP/Lib/Modules.php, line 9 include - APP/View/Elements/display.ctp, line 13 View::_evaluate() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 971 View::_render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 933 View::render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 473 Controller::render() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 963 AppController::renderPage() - APP/Controller/AppController.php, line 136 BlogsController::display() - APP/Controller/BlogsController.php, line 81 ReflectionMethod::invokeArgs() - [internal], line ?? Controller::invokeAction() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 491 Dispatcher::_invoke() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 193 Dispatcher::dispatch() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 167 [main] - APP/webroot/index.php, line 118</pre></div></pre><div class="module clearfix"><!--default--> <!-- module_RHS - AARP Events --> <div class="ar-basic-box module-spacer"> <header> <div class="pull-right"> <a href="/lincoln-ne/aarp-events/" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-SEEALL-EVENTS"> <img style="width:30px;" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/icons/aarp_event_icon.png" alt="Upcoming AARP Events" /> </a> </div> <h2 class="visible-lg">AARP Events for Lincoln</h2> <h2 class="hidden-lg">AARP Events for Lincoln</h2> </header> <div class="wrap"> <div class="ar-listing snippet"> <ul class="list"> <li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/driver-safety/aarp-smart-driver-bellevue-ne-c37760.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-SMART-DRIVERTM-METROPOLITAN-COMMUNITY-COLLEGE-NORTH-EXPRESS">AARP Smart Driver™: Metropolitan Community College: North Express</a></h2> <p class="time">Wednesday, Apr 30, 2025 at 9:45 a.m. CT</p> <p class="venue">Metropolitan Community College: North Express</p> <p class="loc">Omaha, NE</p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-ne-navigating-trusts-for-estates-legal-insights-and-practical-applications-omaha-ne-51325-mvnghvn7ytx.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-NE-NAVIGATING-TRUSTS-FOR-ESTATES-LEGAL-INSIGHTS-AND-PRACTICAL-APPLICATIONS-OMAHA-NE-51325">AARP NE Navigating Trusts for Estates: Legal Insights and Practical Applications Omaha, NE 5/13/25</a></h2> <p class="time">Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 3:00 p.m. CT</p> <p class="venue">Remington Heights Retirement Community</p> <p class="loc">Omaha, NE</p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/driver-safety/aarp-smart-driver-bellevue-ne-c36456.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-SMART-DRIVERTM-AARP-INFORMATION-CENTER">AARP Smart Driver™: Aarp Information Center</a></h2> <p class="time">Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. CT</p> <p class="venue">Aarp Information Center</p> <p class="loc">Omaha, NE</p> </li> </ul> <p><a class="link-red" href="/lincoln-ne/aarp-events/" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-SEEALL-EVENTS">View All AARP Events<i class="ml-1 fas fa-chevron-right"></i></a></p> </div> </div> </div> <div aria-hidden="true" class="aarpe-ad-wrapper"> <div class="aarpe-ad en clearfix" id="300x250_53475" data-adsize="300x250"> <script type="text/javascript"> if(typeof AARP.ads !== 'undefined'){ AARP.ads.slots({ id:'300x250_53475', size:'300x250'}); } </script> </div> </div> <div class="card-tout card-dark membership-tout" style="margin:0 0 30px 0;height:360px;"> <img class="img-responsive image" title="image of two AARP membership cards" alt="image of two AARP membership cards" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/tout-two-cards.png"> <div class="title">Last Chance to Save!<br />New Pricing Coming in 2025.</div> <br /> <p> This is AARP's first rate increase in 15 years.<br />Don't miss out, join today and save!<br /><br /> </p> <div class="action"> <a class="btn" href="https://appsec.aarp.org/mem/join?campaignid=UAJFT3&intcmp=LNK-CSN-AARPLOCAL-JRTOUT-RR-A-LINCOLN-NE">Join AARP</a> <div class="body">Already a member? <a href="https://appsec.aarp.org/mem/renew?campaignid= UARFT3&intcmp=LNK-CSN-AARPLOCAL-JRTOUT-RR-A-LINCOLN-NE">Renew</a> or <a href="https://www.aarp.org/benefits-discounts/my-membership/print-your-card/">Print Card</a></div> </div> </div> <style> .membership-tout {padding:16px 20px;} .membership-tout .list li { margin: 0; } </style> <div aria-hidden="true" class="aarpe-ad-wrapper"> <div class="aarpe-ad en clearfix" id="300x250_93505" data-adsize="300x250"> <script type="text/javascript"> if(typeof AARP.ads !== 'undefined'){ AARP.ads.slots({ id:'300x250_93505', size:'300x250'}); } </script> </div> </div> <div class="module-spacer text-center"> <div class="fb-page" alt="Image of AARP Nebraska Facebook Page" title="Image of AARP Nebraska Facebook Page" data-href="https://www.facebook.com/AARPNE" data-tabs="timeline" width="" height="" data-small-header="false" data-adapt-container-width="true" data-hide-cover="false" data-show-facepile="true"> <blockquote cite="https://www.facebook.com/AARPNE" class="fb-xfbml-parse-ignore"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/AARPNE">Facebook</a></blockquote> </div> </div> <div class="ar-basic-box module-spacer"> <header> <h2>Contact AARP <br />in Lincoln</h2> </header> <div class="wrap"> <div class="ar-quick-list module-spacer"> <ul class="list-unstyled"> <li><i class="list-icon fa fa-envelope" alt="Email icon" title="Email icon" aria-hidden="true"></i><a href="mailto:NEAARP@aarp.org" target="_blank" rel="noopener">NEAARP@aarp.org</a></li> <li><i class="list-icon fa fa-globe" alt="Globe icon" title="Globe icon" aria-hidden="true"></i><a href="https://states.aarp.org/region/nebraska/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">AARP Nebraska</a></li> <li><i class="list-icon fa fa-map-marker" alt="Map Marker icon" title="Map Marker icon" aria-hidden="true"></i><a href="https://states.aarp.org/we-want-to-hear-from-you-heres-how-to-reach-us/?intcmp=SNG-LNK-AARPLOCAL-CONTACT-20140101-LINCOLN-NE" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Contact Us</a></li> </ul> </div> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/AARPNE" target="_blank" rel="noopener" aria-label="Open Facebook"><img style="max-width: 48px;" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/page/icons/facebook.png" alt="Facebook icon" title="Facebook icon"></a> <a href="https://twitter.com/aarpNE" target="_blank" rel="noopener" aria-label="Open Twitter"><img style="max-width: 48px;" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/page/icons/twitter.png" alt="Twitter icon" title="Twitter icon"></a> </div> </div> </div></div> <div class="col-md-8 left-rail left-bot"></div> <div class="col-md-4 right-rail right-bot thin-rhs"></div> </div> <div class="row oneColumnLayout"> </div> <div class="row oneColumnLayout"> <div class="col-md-12"><!-- script to activate navbar --> <script type="text/javascript"> jQuery(".channelBarMain ul.left li a").click(function() { window.location = jQuery(this).attr('href'); }); </script> </div> </div> ' $scripts_for_layout = '<title>In Washington, Learn How to Protect Yourself from Ever-Changing Fraud</title> <meta name="page_title" content="In Washington, Learn How to Protect Yourself from Ever-Changing Fraud"/> <meta name="robots" content="noindex, nofollow"/> <meta content="This past January, scammers posing as computer and bank representatives stole $5,000 from an account belonging to Janet Heise. 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max-width: 340px !important; margin: 0 0 20px 20px; } } :root { --primaryColor: #ff1e3c; --primaryTextColor: #2a2a2a; --linkTextColor: #1f66bd; --linkHoverColor: #1f66bd; --secondaryTextColor: #000000; --secondaryColor2: #000000; --secondaryColor3: #000000; --secondaryColor4: #000000; --secondaryColor5: #000000; --black: #000000; --white: #ffffff; --grey: #f0efed; --gridGutters: 30px; --modulePadding: 60px; --pageWidth: 86.11%; --maxPageWidth: 1240px; --horizontalAlignment: center; --fontFamily: 'Roboto', sans-serif; --headerBackgroundColor:#000000; --headerTextColor:#FFFFFF; --headerHeight:50px; --footerbackgroundColor:#000000; --footerTextColor:#918883; }' $highlighting = '' $location = '<a href="/lincoln-ne/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-NAV-HOME">Lincoln, NE</a>' $no_header = false $header_title = '<a href="/lincoln-ne/happenings/">News Feed</a>' $header_subtitle = '' $isPR = false $navbar = '<nav class="section" role="button" aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="collapse"> <div class="section-toggle">Sections <i class="fas fa-chevron-down"></i></div> <ul class="secondary-menu" id="secondary-menu" role="menu" aria-busy="true"> <li role="presentation" class=""><a role="menuitem" class="menuitem" href="/lincoln-ne/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-NAV-HOME" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-EVENTS">Home</a> </li> <li role="presentation" class=""><a role="menuitem" class="menuitem" href="/lincoln-ne/aarp-events/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-NAV-OLE" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-EVENTS">Events</a> </li> <li role="presentation" class=""><a role="menuitem" class="menuitem" href="/lincoln-ne/things-to-do/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-NAV-TTD" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-THINGSTODO">Things to Do</a></li> <li role="presentation" class="active"><a role="menuitem" class="menuitem" href="/lincoln-ne/happenings/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-NAV-NF" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-HAPPENINGS">News Feed</a> </li> <li role="presentation" class=""><a role="menuitem" class="menuitem" href="/lincoln-ne/volunteering/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-NAV-VOL" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-VOLUNTEERING">Volunteering</a> </li> <li role="presentation" class=""><a role="menuitem" class="menuitem" href="/lincoln-ne/local-resources/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-NAV-LR" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-LOCALRESOURCES">State & Local Resources</a> </li> <li role="presentation" class=""><a role="menuitem" class="menuitem" href="/lincoln-ne/movies/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-NAV-MFG" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-MOVIESFORGROWNUPS">Movies for Grownups</a> </li> <li role="presentation" class="more nosep d-none " id="submenu-more"> <span role="menuitem" class="menuitem" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-MORE">More<i class="fas fa-chevron-down"></i></span> <ul class="secondary-submenu animate slide-in" id="secondary-submenu"> <li role="presentation"><a role="menuitem" class="menuitem " href="/lincoln-ne/home-and-community/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-NAV-HC" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-HC">Home & Community</a> </li> <li role="presentation"><a role="menuitem" class="menuitem " href="/lincoln-ne/discounts/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-NAV-LO" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-OFFERS">Local Offers</a></li> <li role="presentation"><a role="menuitem" class="menuitem " href="/lincoln-ne/jobs/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-NAV-WJ" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-WORK&JOBS">Work & Jobs</a></li> <li role="presentation"><a role="menuitem" class="menuitem " href="/lincoln-ne/events/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-NAV-CC" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-EVENTS">Community Calendar</a></li> <!-- <li role="presentation"><a role="menuitem" class="menuitem " href="/lincoln-ne/healthy-living/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-NAV-HEALTHY_LIVING" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-HEALTHY_LIVING">Healthy Living</a></li> <li role="presentation"><a role="menuitem" class="menuitem " href="/lincoln-ne/arts-entertainment/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-NAV-ARTS_ENT" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-ARTS_ENT">Arts & Entertainment</a></li> <li role="presentation"><a role="menuitem" class="menuitem " href="/lincoln-ne/museums/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-NAV-MUSEUMS" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-MUSEUMS">Museums</a></li> --> </ul> </li> </ul> </nav>' $header_custom = '' $breadcrumbs = array( (int) 0 => array( 'title' => 'News Feed', 'slug' => 'happenings' ) ) $row = array( 'title' => 'Back to News Feed', 'slug' => 'happenings' ) $i = (int) 0include - APP/View/Layouts/aarp_2023.ctp, line 244 include - APP/View/Layouts/aarp_2023.ctp, line 244 View::_evaluate() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 971 View::_render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 933 View::renderLayout() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 546 View::render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 481 Controller::render() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 963 AppController::renderPage() - APP/Controller/AppController.php, line 136 BlogsController::display() - APP/Controller/BlogsController.php, line 81 ReflectionMethod::invokeArgs() - [internal], line ?? Controller::invokeAction() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 491 Dispatcher::_invoke() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 193 Dispatcher::dispatch() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 167 [main] - APP/webroot/index.php, line 118