Nebraska Cryptocurrency Scams on the Rise
Posted on 03/11/25
by Jess Kinser
Fraudsters continue to employ familiar scam tactics—such as romance scams, investment schemes, and government impersonations—but are now increasingly soliciting payments through cryptocurrency kiosks.
On March 11, Governor Jim Pillen signed Nebraska Legislative Bill 609, the Controllable Electronic Record Fraud Prevention Act, into law. Introduced by State Senator Eliot Bostar and endorsed by AARP Nebraska, the bill successfully passed its final reading on March 6.
This crucial legislation was designed to implement consumer protections from scams involving gift cards and cryptocurrency kiosks—also known as digital currency ATMs. Similar in appearance to a bank ATM, they allow people to conduct cryptocurrency transactions, such as sending money through a digital wallet. Once the money is gone, it's very hard to track and recoup.
Prior to this law, these kiosks have been largely unregulated at the state level compared to traditional financial institutions, lacking sufficient consumer fraud protections. Because of this, criminals have been using them to commit fraud and steal millions of dollars through highly sophisticated scams.
Todd Stubbendieck, State Director of AARP Nebraska, shared “This is a significant victory for Nebraskans and law enforcement. With stronger protections against cryptocurrency theft, we are better equipped to safeguard Nebraskans’ hard-earned life savings, especially for those aged 50 and older, from financial exploitation.”
Cryptocurrency kiosks can be found nearly anywhere that you frequent, such as supermarkets, convenience stores, gas stations, bars, and restaurants. They look like a bank ATM, but they allow people to conduct cryptocurrency transactions, such as sending money through a digital wallet. Once the money is gone, it's very hard to track back and recoup.
Consumer Protections Outlined in LB609:
- Licensing of State Operators: Ensures only vetted operators manage these kiosks.
- Daily Transaction Limits: Protects consumers from large-scale theft.
- Fraud Warning Notices: Increases awareness about potential scams.
- Transaction Receipts: Provides traceability to assist law enforcement with criminal investigations.
- Fee Caps: Prevents excessive charges.
- Refunds: Requires cryptocurrency operators to issue refunds for transactions identified as fraudulent.
In 2023 alone, the FBI received over 5,500 complaints involving cryptocurrency kiosks, with reported losses amounting to over $189 million. Alarmingly, more than 65% of these losses were incurred by individuals aged 60 and above. Overall, the FBI reported $5.6 billion in crypto-fraud losses in the same year.
Nebraskans themselves reported 239 digital currency scam complaints in 2023, totaling approximately $14.6 million in losses. The actual losses are likely higher, as many victims are hesitant to report scams due to embarrassment.
Let's put an end to cryptocurrency kiosk fraud in our Cornhusker state!
Not sure if you've been a victim of fraud? Call 877-908-3360 to speak with a specialist at the AARP Fraud Watch NetworkTM Helpline.
Romance and Pig-Butchering Scams
Bad actors build a trusting relationship with their victims over time, often through social media or dating apps. They lure individuals into cryptocurrency investment schemes, promising high returns, or ask for money through gift cards or cryptocurrency to help a "tough" situation. Once the individual invests a substantial amount or has no money left to give, the scammer cuts off all contact leaving the individual with significant financial loss.
Government Imposter Scams
Beware of fraudulent communications from bad actors posing as representatives of the IRS, Social Security Administration, or other government agencies. These malicious individuals may contact you via phone, text, email, or postal mail, falsely claiming that there is an issue with your Social Security number, an unpaid fine, failure to appear for jury duty, etc. and threaten arrest or legal action. They then propose a resolution by asking you to make an immediate payment, often through cryptocurrency or gift cards.
In the News
Pillen Signs Protections Against Cryptocurrency Fraud into Nebraska Law (Yahoo! News, 3/12/25)
'Grandma Posse' Making Sure Every Bitcoin ATM in Omaha Has Scam Warning Sticker (WOWT First Alert 6, 3/10/25)
Nebraska Legislature Passes Cryptocurrency Regulation Bill (msn.com, 3/7/25)
Nebraska Lawmakers Unite to Pass Cryptocurrency Fraud Prevention Legislation (AARP Nebraska, 3/6/25)
AARP Nebraska Ups Focus on Crypto Currency Scams (Public News Service, 3/6/25)
NE Lawmakers Look at Tougher Regulation of "Crypto Kiosks" (Public News Service, 2/3/25)
Nebraska Legislature to Consider Bill Regulating Cryptocurrency Kiosks (Kiosk Marketplace, 1/31/25)
Nebraska Legislation Targets Cryptocurrency Kiosk Fraud with New Consumer Safeguards (AARP Nebraska, 1/30/25)
This story is provided by AARP Nebraska. Visit the AARP Nebraska 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">Nebraska Cryptocurrency Scams on the Rise</h1></header> <div class="posted-on"> Posted on 03/11/25 by <b>Jess Kinser</b> </div> </div> <div class="module-spacer"> <span class="blog-content"><p><div class="RichTextArticleBody"> <div class="RichTextArticleBody-body"><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><figure class="Figure" data-alignment="center"> <img src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/e6/74/8a71604f4e549b162dbaff615c32/fnl-webheroimg-cryptokioskfraud-720x480p.jpg" alt="Cryptocurrency Kiosk Fraud Illustration" width="720" height="480"/> </figure> </div> </div><p></p><p class="cms-textAlign-center"><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><bsp-inline-h2 class="inline-heading"><b>If you can <u>spot</u> a scam, you can <u>stop</u> a scam.</b> </bsp-inline-h2></span></span></p><p>Fraudsters continue to employ familiar scam tactics—such as romance scams, investment schemes, and government impersonations—but are now increasingly soliciting payments through cryptocurrency kiosks.<br><br>On March 11, Governor Jim Pillen signed Nebraska Legislative Bill 609, the Controllable Electronic Record Fraud Prevention Act, into law. Introduced by State Senator Eliot Bostar and endorsed by AARP Nebraska, the bill successfully passed its final reading on March 6.<br><br>This crucial legislation was designed to implement consumer protections from scams involving gift cards and cryptocurrency kiosks—also known as digital currency ATMs. Similar in appearance to a bank ATM, they allow people to conduct cryptocurrency transactions, such as sending money through a digital wallet. Once the money is gone, it's very hard to track and recoup.<br><br>Prior to this law, these kiosks have been largely unregulated at the state level compared to traditional financial institutions, lacking sufficient consumer fraud protections. Because of this, criminals have been using them to commit fraud and steal millions of dollars through highly sophisticated scams.<br><br>Todd Stubbendieck, State Director of AARP Nebraska, shared “This is a significant victory for Nebraskans and law enforcement. With stronger protections against cryptocurrency theft, we are better equipped to safeguard Nebraskans’ hard-earned life savings, especially for those aged 50 and older, from financial exploitation.”<br></p><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><figure class="Figure" data-alignment="center"> <img src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/05/30/150c615f4506ac9d35b79fd611f0/3-6-25-finalreading-lb609passes-1920x1080p.jpg" alt="3-6-25_FinalReading_LB609Passes_1920x1080p.jpg" width="1920" height="1080"/> <figcaption class="Figure-caption">LB609 unanimously passes the final stage of debate by the Nebraska Legislature on March 6, 2025.</figcaption> </figure> </div> </div><p>Cryptocurrency kiosks can be found nearly anywhere that you frequent, such as supermarkets, convenience stores, gas stations, bars, and restaurants. They look like a bank ATM, but they allow people to conduct cryptocurrency transactions, such as sending money through a digital wallet. Once the money is gone, it's very hard to track back and recoup.<br><br><b>Consumer Protections Outlined in LB609:</b><br></p><ul><li><b>Licensing of State Operators:</b> Ensures only vetted operators manage these kiosks.</li><li><b>Daily Transaction Limits:</b> Protects consumers from large-scale theft.</li><li><b>Fraud Warning Notices:</b> Increases awareness about potential scams.</li><li><b>Transaction Receipts:</b> Provides traceability to assist law enforcement with criminal investigations.</li><li><b>Fee Caps:</b> Prevents excessive charges.</li><li><b>Refunds:</b> Requires cryptocurrency operators to issue refunds for transactions identified as fraudulent.</li></ul><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><figure class="Figure" data-alignment="center"> <img src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/25/97/7a9eed60470eaa8582a24ff481f2/fnl-webfeb3hearing-720x480p.jpg" alt="fnl_webfeb3hearing_720x480p.jpg" width="720" height="480"/> <figcaption class="Figure-caption">Stakeholders lobby for LB609 in Nebraska. (Left to right) Jina Ragland, AARP Nebraska; Todd Stubbendieck, AARP Nebraska; Josh Planos, Better Business Bureau; Cindy Koenig-Warnke, Lincoln Police Department; Senator Eliot Bostar, Nebraska Legislature; Sheriff Aaron Hanson, Douglas County Sheriff’s Office; June Ryan, AARP Nebraska; and Dexter Schrodt, Nebraska Independent Community Bankers.</figcaption> </figure> </div> </div><p>In 2023 alone, the FBI received over 5,500 complaints involving cryptocurrency kiosks, with reported losses amounting to over $189 million. Alarmingly, more than 65% of these losses were incurred by individuals aged 60 and above. Overall, the FBI reported $5.6 billion in crypto-fraud losses in the same year.<br><br>Nebraskans themselves reported 239 digital currency scam complaints in 2023, totaling approximately $14.6 million in losses. The actual losses are likely higher, as many victims are hesitant to report scams due to embarrassment. <br><br>Let's put an end to cryptocurrency kiosk fraud in our Cornhusker state!<br><br>Not sure if you've been a victim of fraud? Call 877-908-3360 to speak with a specialist at the <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<sup>TM</sup> Helpline</b></a></span></span>. <br><br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><bsp-inline-h2 class="inline-heading"><b>Types of Cryptocurrency Kiosk Fraud</b></bsp-inline-h2></span></span></p><div class="Enhancement" data-align-left > <div class="Enhancement-item"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide" style="--color:var(--grey)" data-horizontal-align="right" data-button-style=default > <div class="PromoImageOnSide-content"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-media"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/41c7182/2147483647/strip/true/crop/600x336+0+0/resize/600x336!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F82%2F4a%2Fd9a28cef41c89f51d089d7f3276a%2Ffnl-romancescam-600x336p.jpg" width="600" height="336" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/0ccb3ce/2147483647/strip/true/crop/600x336+0+0/resize/1200x672!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F82%2F4a%2Fd9a28cef41c89f51d089d7f3276a%2Ffnl-romancescam-600x336p.jpg 2x" ></div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-info"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-title"> <span class="Link">Romance and Pig-Butchering Scams</span> </div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-description">Bad actors build a trusting relationship with their victims over time, often through social media or dating apps. They lure individuals into cryptocurrency investment schemes, promising high returns, or ask for money through gift cards or cryptocurrency to help a "tough" situation. Once the individual invests a substantial amount or has no money left to give, the scammer cuts off all contact leaving the individual with significant financial loss.</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div><div class="Enhancement" data-align-left > <div class="Enhancement-item"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide" style="--color:var(--grey)" data-horizontal-align="right" data-button-style=default > <div class="PromoImageOnSide-content"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-media"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/057dc05/2147483647/strip/true/crop/600x336+0+0/resize/600x336!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F14%2F07%2F73825d5b47f193c623c635c63ef9%2Ffnl-govtimpostercam-600x336p.jpg" width="600" height="336" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/4f39cbc/2147483647/strip/true/crop/600x336+0+0/resize/1200x672!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F14%2F07%2F73825d5b47f193c623c635c63ef9%2Ffnl-govtimpostercam-600x336p.jpg 2x" ></div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-info"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-title"> <span class="Link">Government Imposter Scams</span> </div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-description">Beware of fraudulent communications from bad actors posing as representatives of the IRS, Social Security Administration, or other government agencies. These malicious individuals may contact you via phone, text, email, or postal mail, falsely claiming that there is an issue with your Social Security number, an unpaid fine, failure to appear for jury duty, etc. and threaten arrest or legal action. They then propose a resolution by asking you to make an immediate payment, often through cryptocurrency or gift cards.</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div><div class="Enhancement" data-align-left > <div class="Enhancement-item"> <div class="ListGrid" data-column-count="2" style="--color:var(--grey)" > <div class="ListGrid-title">In the News</div> <div class="ListGrid-items"> <div class="ListGrid-items-item"> <div class="RichTextModule" style="background-color:var(--white)"> <div class="RichTextModule-items"><p class="cms-textAlign-left"><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.yahoo.com/news/pillen-signs-protections-against-cryptocurrency-163533904.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>Pillen Signs Protections Against Cryptocurrency Fraud into Nebraska Law</b></a></span></span> (Yahoo! News, 3/12/25)</p></div> </div> </div> <div class="ListGrid-items-item"> <div class="RichTextModule" style="background-color:var(--white)"> <div class="RichTextModule-items"><p class="cms-textAlign-left"><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/nebraska/nebraska-governor-signs-cryptocurrency-fraud-prevention-bill-into-law" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>Nebraska Governor Signs Cryptocurrency Fraud Prevention Bill into Law</b></a></span></span><b> </b>(AARP, 3/12/25)</p></div> </div> </div> <div class="ListGrid-items-item"> <div class="RichTextModule" style="background-color:var(--white)"> <div class="RichTextModule-items"><p class="cms-textAlign-left"><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.wowt.com/2025/03/11/grandma-posse-making-sure-every-bitcoin-atm-omaha-has-scam-warning-sticker/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>'Grandma Posse' Making Sure Every Bitcoin ATM in Omaha Has Scam Warning Sticker</b></a></span></span> (WOWT First Alert 6, 3/10/25)</p></div> </div> </div> <div class="ListGrid-items-item"> <div class="RichTextModule" style="background-color:var(--white)"> <div class="RichTextModule-items"><p class="cms-textAlign-left"><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.msn.com/en-us/technology/cryptocurrencies/nebraska-legislature-passes-cryptocurrency-regulation-bill/ar-AA1AsOrT" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>Nebraska Legislature Passes Cryptocurrency Regulation Bill</b></a></span></span><b> </b>(msn.com, 3/7/25)</p></div> </div> </div> <div class="ListGrid-items-item"> <div class="RichTextModule" style="background-color:var(--white)"> <div class="RichTextModule-items"><p class="cms-textAlign-left"><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/nebraska/nebraska-lawmakers-unite-to-pass-cryptocurrency-fraud-prevention-legislation" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>Nebraska Lawmakers Unite to Pass Cryptocurrency Fraud Prevention Legislation</b></a></span></span> (AARP Nebraska, 3/6/25)</p></div> </div> </div> <div class="ListGrid-items-item"> <div class="RichTextModule" style="background-color:var(--white)"> <div class="RichTextModule-items"><p class="cms-textAlign-left"><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.publicnewsservice.org/2025-03-06/senior-issues/aarp-nebraska-ups-focus-on-crypto-currency-scams/a95644-1" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>AARP Nebraska Ups Focus on Crypto Currency Scams</b></a></span></span> (Public News Service, 3/6/25)</p></div> </div> </div> <div class="ListGrid-items-item"> <div class="RichTextModule" style="background-color:var(--white)"> <div class="RichTextModule-items"><p class="cms-textAlign-left"><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/politics-society/advocacy/info-2024/states-crack-down-crypto-atm.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>AARP Fights Back Against Scammers Who Use Crypto ATMs to Steal Millions</b></a></span></span><b> </b>(AARP, 2/5/25)</p></div> </div> </div> <div class="ListGrid-items-item"> <div class="RichTextModule" style="background-color:var(--white)"> <div class="RichTextModule-items"><p class="cms-textAlign-left"><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.publicnewsservice.org/2025-02-03/consumer/ne-lawmakers-look-at-tougher-regulation-of-crypto-kiosks/a94962-1" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>NE Lawmakers Look at Tougher Regulation of "Crypto Kiosks"</b></a></span></span><b> </b>(Public News Service, 2/3/25)</p></div> </div> </div> <div class="ListGrid-items-item"> <div class="RichTextModule" style="background-color:var(--white)"> <div class="RichTextModule-items"><p class="cms-textAlign-left"><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.kioskmarketplace.com/news/nebraska-legislature-to-consider-bill-regulating-cryptocurrency-kiosks/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>Nebraska Legislature to Consider Bill Regulating Cryptocurrency Kiosks</b></a></span></span><b> </b>(Kiosk Marketplace, 1/31/25)</p></div> </div> </div> <div class="ListGrid-items-item"> <div class="RichTextModule" style="background-color:var(--white)"> <div class="RichTextModule-items"><p class="cms-textAlign-left"><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/nebraska/nebraska-legislation-targets-cryptocurrency-kiosk-fraud-with-new-consumer-safeguards"><b>Nebraska Legislation Targets Cryptocurrency Kiosk Fraud with New Consumer Safeguards</b></a></span></span><b> </b>(AARP Nebraska, 1/30/25)</p></div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="ListGrid-pagination"></div> </div> </div> </div><p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><bsp-inline-h2 class="inline-heading">FRAUD PREVENTION RESOURCES & REPORTING</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/about-fraud-watch-network.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">AARP Fraud Watch Network<sup>TM</sup></a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://protectthegoodlife.nebraska.gov/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Protect the Good Life | Office of the Nebraska Attorney General</a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.omahasheriff.org/crimes-and-prevention" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Douglas County Sheriff's Office Scam Line:</a></span></span> 402-444-SCAM (7226)</li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.bbb.org/scamtracker/reportscam" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Better Business Bureau<sup>®</sup> Scam Tracker</a></span></span></li></ul></div> </div> </p></span> </div> </div> <p><i>This story is provided by AARP Nebraska. 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'' : 'none')">Context</a><pre id="cakeErr680dbd8b4e29e-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">$keyword</span><span style="color: #007700">) ? </span><span style="color: #0000BB">self</span><span style="color: #007700">::</span><span style="color: #0000BB">replace</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$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">$text</span><span style="color: #007700">);</span></span></code></span></pre><pre id="cakeErr680dbd8b4e29e-context" class="cake-context" style="display: none;">$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', 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Introduced by State Senator Eliot Bostar and endorsed by AARP Nebraska, the bill successfully passed its final reading on March 6.<br><br>This crucial legislation was designed to implement consumer protections from scams involving gift cards and cryptocurrency kiosks—also known as digital currency ATMs. Similar in appearance to a bank ATM, they allow people to conduct cryptocurrency transactions, such as sending money through a digital wallet. Once the money is gone, it's very hard to track and recoup.<br><br>Prior to this law, these kiosks have been largely unregulated at the state level compared to traditional financial institutions, lacking sufficient consumer fraud protections. Because of this, criminals have been using them to commit fraud and steal millions of dollars through highly sophisticated scams.<br><br>Todd Stubbendieck, State Director of AARP Nebraska, shared “This is a significant victory for Nebraskans and law enforcement. With stronger protections against cryptocurrency theft, we are better equipped to safeguard Nebraskans’ hard-earned life savings, especially for those aged 50 and older, from financial exploitation.”<br></p><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><figure class="Figure" data-alignment="center"> <img src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/05/30/150c615f4506ac9d35b79fd611f0/3-6-25-finalreading-lb609passes-1920x1080p.jpg" alt="3-6-25_FinalReading_LB609Passes_1920x1080p.jpg" width="1920" height="1080"/> <figcaption class="Figure-caption">LB609 unanimously passes the final stage of debate by the Nebraska Legislature on March 6, 2025.</figcaption> </figure> </div> </div><p>Cryptocurrency kiosks can be found nearly anywhere that you frequent, such as supermarkets, convenience stores, gas stations, bars, and restaurants. They look like a bank ATM, but they allow people to conduct cryptocurrency transactions, such as sending money through a digital wallet. Once the money is gone, it's very hard to track back and recoup.<br><br><b>Consumer Protections Outlined in LB609:</b><br></p><ul><li><b>Licensing of State Operators:</b> Ensures only vetted operators manage these kiosks.</li><li><b>Daily Transaction Limits:</b> Protects consumers from large-scale theft.</li><li><b>Fraud Warning Notices:</b> Increases awareness about potential scams.</li><li><b>Transaction Receipts:</b> Provides traceability to assist law enforcement with criminal investigations.</li><li><b>Fee Caps:</b> Prevents excessive charges.</li><li><b>Refunds:</b> Requires cryptocurrency operators to issue refunds for transactions identified as fraudulent.</li></ul><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><figure class="Figure" data-alignment="center"> <img src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/25/97/7a9eed60470eaa8582a24ff481f2/fnl-webfeb3hearing-720x480p.jpg" alt="fnl_webfeb3hearing_720x480p.jpg" width="720" height="480"/> <figcaption class="Figure-caption">Stakeholders lobby for LB609 in Nebraska. (Left to right) Jina Ragland, AARP Nebraska; Todd Stubbendieck, AARP Nebraska; Josh Planos, Better Business Bureau; Cindy Koenig-Warnke, Lincoln Police Department; Senator Eliot Bostar, Nebraska Legislature; Sheriff Aaron Hanson, Douglas County Sheriff’s Office; June Ryan, AARP Nebraska; and Dexter Schrodt, Nebraska Independent Community Bankers.</figcaption> </figure> </div> </div><p>In 2023 alone, the FBI received over 5,500 complaints involving cryptocurrency kiosks, with reported losses amounting to over $189 million. Alarmingly, more than 65% of these losses were incurred by individuals aged 60 and above. Overall, the FBI reported $5.6 billion in crypto-fraud losses in the same year.<br><br>Nebraskans themselves reported 239 digital currency scam complaints in 2023, totaling approximately $14.6 million in losses. The actual losses are likely higher, as many victims are hesitant to report scams due to embarrassment. <br><br>Let's put an end to cryptocurrency kiosk fraud in our Cornhusker state!<br><br>Not sure if you've been a victim of fraud? Call 877-908-3360 to speak with a specialist at the <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<sup>TM</sup> Helpline</b></a></span></span>. <br><br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><bsp-inline-h2 class="inline-heading"><b>Types of Cryptocurrency Kiosk Fraud</b></bsp-inline-h2></span></span></p><div class="Enhancement" data-align-left > <div class="Enhancement-item"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide" style="--color:var(--grey)" data-horizontal-align="right" data-button-style=default > <div class="PromoImageOnSide-content"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-media"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/41c7182/2147483647/strip/true/crop/600x336+0+0/resize/600x336!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F82%2F4a%2Fd9a28cef41c89f51d089d7f3276a%2Ffnl-romancescam-600x336p.jpg" width="600" height="336" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/0ccb3ce/2147483647/strip/true/crop/600x336+0+0/resize/1200x672!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F82%2F4a%2Fd9a28cef41c89f51d089d7f3276a%2Ffnl-romancescam-600x336p.jpg 2x" ></div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-info"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-title"> <span class="Link">Romance and Pig-Butchering Scams</span> </div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-description">Bad actors build a trusting relationship with their victims over time, often through social media or dating apps. They lure individuals into cryptocurrency investment schemes, promising high returns, or ask for money through gift cards or cryptocurrency to help a "tough" situation. Once the individual invests a substantial amount or has no money left to give, the scammer cuts off all contact leaving the individual with significant financial loss.</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div><div class="Enhancement" data-align-left > <div class="Enhancement-item"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide" style="--color:var(--grey)" data-horizontal-align="right" data-button-style=default > <div class="PromoImageOnSide-content"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-media"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/057dc05/2147483647/strip/true/crop/600x336+0+0/resize/600x336!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F14%2F07%2F73825d5b47f193c623c635c63ef9%2Ffnl-govtimpostercam-600x336p.jpg" width="600" height="336" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/4f39cbc/2147483647/strip/true/crop/600x336+0+0/resize/1200x672!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F14%2F07%2F73825d5b47f193c623c635c63ef9%2Ffnl-govtimpostercam-600x336p.jpg 2x" ></div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-info"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-title"> <span class="Link">Government Imposter Scams</span> </div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-description">Beware of fraudulent communications from bad actors posing as representatives of the IRS, Social Security Administration, or other government agencies. These malicious individuals may contact you via phone, text, email, or postal mail, falsely claiming that there is an issue with your Social Security number, an unpaid fine, failure to appear for jury duty, etc. and threaten arrest or legal action. They then propose a resolution by asking you to make an immediate payment, often through cryptocurrency or gift cards.</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div><div class="Enhancement" data-align-left > <div class="Enhancement-item"> <div class="ListGrid" data-column-count="2" style="--color:var(--grey)" > <div class="ListGrid-title">In the News</div> <div class="ListGrid-items"> <div class="ListGrid-items-item"> <div class="RichTextModule" style="background-color:var(--white)"> <div class="RichTextModule-items"><p class="cms-textAlign-left"><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.yahoo.com/news/pillen-signs-protections-against-cryptocurrency-163533904.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>Pillen Signs Protections Against Cryptocurrency Fraud into Nebraska Law</b></a></span></span> (Yahoo! News, 3/12/25)</p></div> </div> </div> <div class="ListGrid-items-item"> <div class="RichTextModule" style="background-color:var(--white)"> <div class="RichTextModule-items"><p class="cms-textAlign-left"><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/nebraska/nebraska-governor-signs-cryptocurrency-fraud-prevention-bill-into-law" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>Nebraska Governor Signs Cryptocurrency Fraud Prevention Bill into Law</b></a></span></span><b> </b>(AARP, 3/12/25)</p></div> </div> </div> <div class="ListGrid-items-item"> <div class="RichTextModule" style="background-color:var(--white)"> <div class="RichTextModule-items"><p class="cms-textAlign-left"><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.wowt.com/2025/03/11/grandma-posse-making-sure-every-bitcoin-atm-omaha-has-scam-warning-sticker/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>'Grandma Posse' Making Sure Every Bitcoin ATM in Omaha Has Scam Warning Sticker</b></a></span></span> (WOWT First Alert 6, 3/10/25)</p></div> </div> </div> <div class="ListGrid-items-item"> <div class="RichTextModule" style="background-color:var(--white)"> <div class="RichTextModule-items"><p class="cms-textAlign-left"><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.msn.com/en-us/technology/cryptocurrencies/nebraska-legislature-passes-cryptocurrency-regulation-bill/ar-AA1AsOrT" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>Nebraska Legislature Passes Cryptocurrency Regulation Bill</b></a></span></span><b> </b>(msn.com, 3/7/25)</p></div> </div> </div> <div class="ListGrid-items-item"> <div class="RichTextModule" style="background-color:var(--white)"> <div class="RichTextModule-items"><p class="cms-textAlign-left"><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/nebraska/nebraska-lawmakers-unite-to-pass-cryptocurrency-fraud-prevention-legislation" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>Nebraska Lawmakers Unite to Pass Cryptocurrency Fraud Prevention Legislation</b></a></span></span> (AARP Nebraska, 3/6/25)</p></div> </div> </div> <div class="ListGrid-items-item"> <div class="RichTextModule" style="background-color:var(--white)"> <div class="RichTextModule-items"><p class="cms-textAlign-left"><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.publicnewsservice.org/2025-03-06/senior-issues/aarp-nebraska-ups-focus-on-crypto-currency-scams/a95644-1" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>AARP Nebraska Ups Focus on Crypto Currency Scams</b></a></span></span> (Public News Service, 3/6/25)</p></div> </div> </div> <div class="ListGrid-items-item"> <div class="RichTextModule" style="background-color:var(--white)"> <div class="RichTextModule-items"><p class="cms-textAlign-left"><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/politics-society/advocacy/info-2024/states-crack-down-crypto-atm.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>AARP Fights Back Against Scammers Who Use Crypto ATMs to Steal Millions</b></a></span></span><b> </b>(AARP, 2/5/25)</p></div> </div> </div> <div class="ListGrid-items-item"> <div class="RichTextModule" style="background-color:var(--white)"> <div class="RichTextModule-items"><p class="cms-textAlign-left"><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.publicnewsservice.org/2025-02-03/consumer/ne-lawmakers-look-at-tougher-regulation-of-crypto-kiosks/a94962-1" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>NE Lawmakers Look at Tougher Regulation of "Crypto Kiosks"</b></a></span></span><b> </b>(Public News Service, 2/3/25)</p></div> </div> </div> <div class="ListGrid-items-item"> <div class="RichTextModule" style="background-color:var(--white)"> <div class="RichTextModule-items"><p class="cms-textAlign-left"><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.kioskmarketplace.com/news/nebraska-legislature-to-consider-bill-regulating-cryptocurrency-kiosks/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>Nebraska Legislature to Consider Bill Regulating Cryptocurrency Kiosks</b></a></span></span><b> </b>(Kiosk Marketplace, 1/31/25)</p></div> </div> </div> <div class="ListGrid-items-item"> <div class="RichTextModule" style="background-color:var(--white)"> <div class="RichTextModule-items"><p class="cms-textAlign-left"><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/nebraska/nebraska-legislation-targets-cryptocurrency-kiosk-fraud-with-new-consumer-safeguards"><b>Nebraska Legislation Targets Cryptocurrency Kiosk Fraud with New Consumer Safeguards</b></a></span></span><b> </b>(AARP Nebraska, 1/30/25)</p></div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="ListGrid-pagination"></div> </div> </div> </div><p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><bsp-inline-h2 class="inline-heading">FRAUD PREVENTION RESOURCES & REPORTING</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/about-fraud-watch-network.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">AARP Fraud Watch Network<sup>TM</sup></a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://protectthegoodlife.nebraska.gov/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Protect the Good Life | Office of the Nebraska Attorney General</a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.omahasheriff.org/crimes-and-prevention" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Douglas County Sheriff's Office Scam Line:</a></span></span> 402-444-SCAM (7226)</li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.bbb.org/scamtracker/reportscam" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Better Business Bureau<sup>®</sup> Scam Tracker</a></span></span></li></ul></div> </div> </p></span> </div> </div> <p><i>This story is provided by AARP Nebraska. Visit the <a href="https://states.aarp.org/region/nebraska/" target="_blank">AARP Nebraska</a> page for more news, events, and programs affecting retirement, health care, and more.</i></p> </div> </div><div class="module clearfix"><script src="https://npmcdn.com/flickity@2/dist/flickity.pkgd.min.js"></script> <script src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/resource/00000168-dd17-d487-a96e-df5fe3ee0000/styleguide/All.min.d703996ba6a992470f9f7fa2170736df.gz.js"></script> <link class="Webpack-css" rel="stylesheet" href="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/resource/00000168-dd17-d487-a96e-df5fe3ee0000/styleguide/All.min.2cef3303b65f09149a6db29044f033cb.gz.css"> <!-- <script src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/resource/00000168-dd17-d487-a96e-df5fe3ee0000/styleguide/All.min.c85a242a55150cd195e494cd6e5b9c77.gz.js" async=""></script> <link rel="stylesheet" media="all" href="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/resource/00000168-dd17-d487-a96e-df5fe3ee0000/styleguide/All.min.bfe6eb5a8301841feef3af4e9bd1e26d.gz.css"> --> <!-- bypass --> <style> a:focus, a:hover { text-decoration: underline; } h1.article-headline { margin: 0 0 1rem; } </style> <!-- <style> .Enhancement-item .Figure { margin-bottom: 24px; } .RichTextArticleBody-body ul { margin-bottom: 24px; } .RichTextArticleBody-body p{ margin: 12px 0; } .RichTextModule-items { clear: both; display: table; width: 100%; margin-bottom: 12px; } .VideoEnhancement>* { color: var(--primaryTextColor); font-size: 13px; font-weight: 400; line-height: 1.4; font-style: italic; background: #f0efed } @media only screen and (min-width: 768px) { .VideoEnhancement>* { font-size:14px; font-weight: 400; line-height: 1.47 } } .VideoEnhancement-title { padding: 20px } @media only screen and (min-width: 768px) { .VideoEnhancement-title { padding:30px } } .VideoEnhancement-player>* { position: relative; width: 100%; height: 0; padding-bottom: 56.25% } .VideoEnhancement iframe { border: 0; position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100% } [data-video-player] { display: block; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; margin: 0 auto; } [data-video-player][data-aspect-ratio="4x3"] { padding-bottom: 56.25%; } [data-video-player][data-aspect-ratio="16x9"] { padding-bottom: 56.25% } </style> --></div><div class="module clearfix"><div class="module-spacer tout-homefit-750"> <a data-formelementid="CSN-LOCAL-HC-NEWSSK-02272024" href="/lincoln-ne/home-and-community/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-HC-NEWSSK-02272024"><img class="img-responsive" alt="Explore the free AARP HomeFit Guide" title="Explore the free AARP HomeFit Guide" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/touts/HomeFit_750x150.png"></a> </div></div></div> <div class="col-md-4 right-rail thin-rhs"><pre class="cake-error"><a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="document.getElementById('cakeErr680dbd8b4e29e-trace').style.display = (document.getElementById('cakeErr680dbd8b4e29e-trace').style.display == 'none' ? 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'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', 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), 'urls' => array( (int) 0 => 'lincoln-ne', (int) 1 => 'linclon-ne', (int) 2 => 'linculn-ne', (int) 3 => 'university-place-ne', (int) 4 => 'bethany-ne', (int) 5 => 'state-house-ne', (int) 6 => 'rokeby-ne', (int) 7 => 'air-park-ne', (int) 8 => 'cheney-ne', (int) 9 => 'prairie-home-ne', (int) 10 => 'emerald-ne', (int) 11 => 'havelock-ne', (int) 12 => 'univ-of-ne-e-campus-ne', (int) 13 => 'university-of-nebraska-ne', (int) 14 => 'nebraska-book-co-ne' ), 'town_ids' => array( (int) 0 => '29920', (int) 1 => '29921', (int) 2 => '29922', (int) 3 => '29923', (int) 4 => '29924', (int) 5 => '29925', (int) 6 => '29926', (int) 7 => '29927', (int) 8 => '29928', (int) 9 => '29929', (int) 10 => '29930', (int) 11 => '29931', (int) 12 => '29932', (int) 13 => '29933', (int) 14 => '29934', (int) 15 => '29935', (int) 16 => '29936', (int) 17 => '29937', (int) 18 => '29938', (int) 19 => '29939', (int) 20 => '29940', (int) 21 => '29941', (int) 22 => '29942', (int) 23 => '29943', (int) 24 => '29944', (int) 25 => '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? 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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">Nebraska Cryptocurrency Scams on the Rise</h1></header> <div class="posted-on"> Posted on 03/11/25 by <b>Jess Kinser</b> </div> </div> <div class="module-spacer"> <span class="blog-content"><p><div class="RichTextArticleBody"> <div class="RichTextArticleBody-body"><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><figure class="Figure" data-alignment="center"> <img src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/e6/74/8a71604f4e549b162dbaff615c32/fnl-webheroimg-cryptokioskfraud-720x480p.jpg" alt="Cryptocurrency Kiosk Fraud Illustration" width="720" height="480"/> </figure> </div> </div><p></p><p class="cms-textAlign-center"><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><bsp-inline-h2 class="inline-heading"><b>If you can <u>spot</u> a scam, you can <u>stop</u> a scam.</b> </bsp-inline-h2></span></span></p><p>Fraudsters continue to employ familiar scam tactics—such as romance scams, investment schemes, and government impersonations—but are now increasingly soliciting payments through cryptocurrency kiosks.<br><br>On March 11, Governor Jim Pillen signed Nebraska Legislative Bill 609, the Controllable Electronic Record Fraud Prevention Act, into law. Introduced by State Senator Eliot Bostar and endorsed by AARP Nebraska, the bill successfully passed its final reading on March 6.<br><br>This crucial legislation was designed to implement consumer protections from scams involving gift cards and cryptocurrency kiosks—also known as digital currency ATMs. Similar in appearance to a bank ATM, they allow people to conduct cryptocurrency transactions, such as sending money through a digital wallet. Once the money is gone, it's very hard to track and recoup.<br><br>Prior to this law, these kiosks have been largely unregulated at the state level compared to traditional financial institutions, lacking sufficient consumer fraud protections. Because of this, criminals have been using them to commit fraud and steal millions of dollars through highly sophisticated scams.<br><br>Todd Stubbendieck, State Director of AARP Nebraska, shared “This is a significant victory for Nebraskans and law enforcement. With stronger protections against cryptocurrency theft, we are better equipped to safeguard Nebraskans’ hard-earned life savings, especially for those aged 50 and older, from financial exploitation.”<br></p><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><figure class="Figure" data-alignment="center"> <img src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/05/30/150c615f4506ac9d35b79fd611f0/3-6-25-finalreading-lb609passes-1920x1080p.jpg" alt="3-6-25_FinalReading_LB609Passes_1920x1080p.jpg" width="1920" height="1080"/> <figcaption class="Figure-caption">LB609 unanimously passes the final stage of debate by the Nebraska Legislature on March 6, 2025.</figcaption> </figure> </div> </div><p>Cryptocurrency kiosks can be found nearly anywhere that you frequent, such as supermarkets, convenience stores, gas stations, bars, and restaurants. They look like a bank ATM, but they allow people to conduct cryptocurrency transactions, such as sending money through a digital wallet. Once the money is gone, it's very hard to track back and recoup.<br><br><b>Consumer Protections Outlined in LB609:</b><br></p><ul><li><b>Licensing of State Operators:</b> Ensures only vetted operators manage these kiosks.</li><li><b>Daily Transaction Limits:</b> Protects consumers from large-scale theft.</li><li><b>Fraud Warning Notices:</b> Increases awareness about potential scams.</li><li><b>Transaction Receipts:</b> Provides traceability to assist law enforcement with criminal investigations.</li><li><b>Fee Caps:</b> Prevents excessive charges.</li><li><b>Refunds:</b> Requires cryptocurrency operators to issue refunds for transactions identified as fraudulent.</li></ul><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><figure class="Figure" data-alignment="center"> <img src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/25/97/7a9eed60470eaa8582a24ff481f2/fnl-webfeb3hearing-720x480p.jpg" alt="fnl_webfeb3hearing_720x480p.jpg" width="720" height="480"/> <figcaption class="Figure-caption">Stakeholders lobby for LB609 in Nebraska. (Left to right) Jina Ragland, AARP Nebraska; Todd Stubbendieck, AARP Nebraska; Josh Planos, Better Business Bureau; Cindy Koenig-Warnke, Lincoln Police Department; Senator Eliot Bostar, Nebraska Legislature; Sheriff Aaron Hanson, Douglas County Sheriff’s Office; June Ryan, AARP Nebraska; and Dexter Schrodt, Nebraska Independent Community Bankers.</figcaption> </figure> </div> </div><p>In 2023 alone, the FBI received over 5,500 complaints involving cryptocurrency kiosks, with reported losses amounting to over $189 million. Alarmingly, more than 65% of these losses were incurred by individuals aged 60 and above. Overall, the FBI reported $5.6 billion in crypto-fraud losses in the same year.<br><br>Nebraskans themselves reported 239 digital currency scam complaints in 2023, totaling approximately $14.6 million in losses. The actual losses are likely higher, as many victims are hesitant to report scams due to embarrassment. <br><br>Let's put an end to cryptocurrency kiosk fraud in our Cornhusker state!<br><br>Not sure if you've been a victim of fraud? Call 877-908-3360 to speak with a specialist at the <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<sup>TM</sup> Helpline</b></a></span></span>. <br><br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><bsp-inline-h2 class="inline-heading"><b>Types of Cryptocurrency Kiosk Fraud</b></bsp-inline-h2></span></span></p><div class="Enhancement" data-align-left > <div class="Enhancement-item"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide" style="--color:var(--grey)" data-horizontal-align="right" data-button-style=default > <div class="PromoImageOnSide-content"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-media"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/41c7182/2147483647/strip/true/crop/600x336+0+0/resize/600x336!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F82%2F4a%2Fd9a28cef41c89f51d089d7f3276a%2Ffnl-romancescam-600x336p.jpg" width="600" height="336" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/0ccb3ce/2147483647/strip/true/crop/600x336+0+0/resize/1200x672!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F82%2F4a%2Fd9a28cef41c89f51d089d7f3276a%2Ffnl-romancescam-600x336p.jpg 2x" ></div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-info"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-title"> <span class="Link">Romance and Pig-Butchering Scams</span> </div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-description">Bad actors build a trusting relationship with their victims over time, often through social media or dating apps. They lure individuals into cryptocurrency investment schemes, promising high returns, or ask for money through gift cards or cryptocurrency to help a "tough" situation. Once the individual invests a substantial amount or has no money left to give, the scammer cuts off all contact leaving the individual with significant financial loss.</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div><div class="Enhancement" data-align-left > <div class="Enhancement-item"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide" style="--color:var(--grey)" data-horizontal-align="right" data-button-style=default > <div class="PromoImageOnSide-content"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-media"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/057dc05/2147483647/strip/true/crop/600x336+0+0/resize/600x336!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F14%2F07%2F73825d5b47f193c623c635c63ef9%2Ffnl-govtimpostercam-600x336p.jpg" width="600" height="336" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/4f39cbc/2147483647/strip/true/crop/600x336+0+0/resize/1200x672!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F14%2F07%2F73825d5b47f193c623c635c63ef9%2Ffnl-govtimpostercam-600x336p.jpg 2x" ></div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-info"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-title"> <span class="Link">Government Imposter Scams</span> </div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-description">Beware of fraudulent communications from bad actors posing as representatives of the IRS, Social Security Administration, or other government agencies. These malicious individuals may contact you via phone, text, email, or postal mail, falsely claiming that there is an issue with your Social Security number, an unpaid fine, failure to appear for jury duty, etc. and threaten arrest or legal action. They then propose a resolution by asking you to make an immediate payment, often through cryptocurrency or gift cards.</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div><div class="Enhancement" data-align-left > <div class="Enhancement-item"> <div class="ListGrid" data-column-count="2" style="--color:var(--grey)" > <div class="ListGrid-title">In the News</div> <div class="ListGrid-items"> <div class="ListGrid-items-item"> <div class="RichTextModule" style="background-color:var(--white)"> <div class="RichTextModule-items"><p class="cms-textAlign-left"><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.yahoo.com/news/pillen-signs-protections-against-cryptocurrency-163533904.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>Pillen Signs Protections Against Cryptocurrency Fraud into Nebraska Law</b></a></span></span> (Yahoo! News, 3/12/25)</p></div> </div> </div> <div class="ListGrid-items-item"> <div class="RichTextModule" style="background-color:var(--white)"> <div class="RichTextModule-items"><p class="cms-textAlign-left"><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/nebraska/nebraska-governor-signs-cryptocurrency-fraud-prevention-bill-into-law" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>Nebraska Governor Signs Cryptocurrency Fraud Prevention Bill into Law</b></a></span></span><b> </b>(AARP, 3/12/25)</p></div> </div> </div> <div class="ListGrid-items-item"> <div class="RichTextModule" style="background-color:var(--white)"> <div class="RichTextModule-items"><p class="cms-textAlign-left"><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.wowt.com/2025/03/11/grandma-posse-making-sure-every-bitcoin-atm-omaha-has-scam-warning-sticker/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>'Grandma Posse' Making Sure Every Bitcoin ATM in Omaha Has Scam Warning Sticker</b></a></span></span> (WOWT First Alert 6, 3/10/25)</p></div> </div> </div> <div class="ListGrid-items-item"> <div class="RichTextModule" style="background-color:var(--white)"> <div class="RichTextModule-items"><p class="cms-textAlign-left"><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.msn.com/en-us/technology/cryptocurrencies/nebraska-legislature-passes-cryptocurrency-regulation-bill/ar-AA1AsOrT" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>Nebraska Legislature Passes Cryptocurrency Regulation Bill</b></a></span></span><b> </b>(msn.com, 3/7/25)</p></div> </div> </div> <div class="ListGrid-items-item"> <div class="RichTextModule" style="background-color:var(--white)"> <div class="RichTextModule-items"><p class="cms-textAlign-left"><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/nebraska/nebraska-lawmakers-unite-to-pass-cryptocurrency-fraud-prevention-legislation" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>Nebraska Lawmakers Unite to Pass Cryptocurrency Fraud Prevention Legislation</b></a></span></span> (AARP Nebraska, 3/6/25)</p></div> </div> </div> <div class="ListGrid-items-item"> <div class="RichTextModule" style="background-color:var(--white)"> <div class="RichTextModule-items"><p class="cms-textAlign-left"><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.publicnewsservice.org/2025-03-06/senior-issues/aarp-nebraska-ups-focus-on-crypto-currency-scams/a95644-1" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>AARP Nebraska Ups Focus on Crypto Currency Scams</b></a></span></span> (Public News Service, 3/6/25)</p></div> </div> </div> <div class="ListGrid-items-item"> <div class="RichTextModule" style="background-color:var(--white)"> <div class="RichTextModule-items"><p class="cms-textAlign-left"><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/politics-society/advocacy/info-2024/states-crack-down-crypto-atm.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>AARP Fights Back Against Scammers Who Use Crypto ATMs to Steal Millions</b></a></span></span><b> </b>(AARP, 2/5/25)</p></div> </div> </div> <div class="ListGrid-items-item"> <div class="RichTextModule" style="background-color:var(--white)"> <div class="RichTextModule-items"><p class="cms-textAlign-left"><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.publicnewsservice.org/2025-02-03/consumer/ne-lawmakers-look-at-tougher-regulation-of-crypto-kiosks/a94962-1" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>NE Lawmakers Look at Tougher Regulation of "Crypto Kiosks"</b></a></span></span><b> </b>(Public News Service, 2/3/25)</p></div> </div> </div> <div class="ListGrid-items-item"> <div class="RichTextModule" style="background-color:var(--white)"> <div class="RichTextModule-items"><p class="cms-textAlign-left"><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.kioskmarketplace.com/news/nebraska-legislature-to-consider-bill-regulating-cryptocurrency-kiosks/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>Nebraska Legislature to Consider Bill Regulating Cryptocurrency Kiosks</b></a></span></span><b> </b>(Kiosk Marketplace, 1/31/25)</p></div> </div> </div> <div class="ListGrid-items-item"> <div class="RichTextModule" style="background-color:var(--white)"> <div class="RichTextModule-items"><p class="cms-textAlign-left"><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/nebraska/nebraska-legislation-targets-cryptocurrency-kiosk-fraud-with-new-consumer-safeguards"><b>Nebraska Legislation Targets Cryptocurrency Kiosk Fraud with New Consumer Safeguards</b></a></span></span><b> </b>(AARP Nebraska, 1/30/25)</p></div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="ListGrid-pagination"></div> </div> </div> </div><p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><bsp-inline-h2 class="inline-heading">FRAUD PREVENTION RESOURCES & REPORTING</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/about-fraud-watch-network.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">AARP Fraud Watch Network<sup>TM</sup></a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://protectthegoodlife.nebraska.gov/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Protect the Good Life | Office of the Nebraska Attorney General</a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.omahasheriff.org/crimes-and-prevention" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Douglas County Sheriff's Office Scam Line:</a></span></span> 402-444-SCAM (7226)</li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.bbb.org/scamtracker/reportscam" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Better Business Bureau<sup>®</sup> Scam Tracker</a></span></span></li></ul></div> </div> </p></span> </div> </div> <p><i>This story is provided by AARP Nebraska. 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'' : 'none')">Context</a><pre id="cakeErr680dbd8b4e29e-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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'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', 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), 'urls' => array( (int) 0 => 'lincoln-ne', (int) 1 => 'linclon-ne', (int) 2 => 'linculn-ne', (int) 3 => 'university-place-ne', (int) 4 => 'bethany-ne', (int) 5 => 'state-house-ne', (int) 6 => 'rokeby-ne', (int) 7 => 'air-park-ne', (int) 8 => 'cheney-ne', (int) 9 => 'prairie-home-ne', (int) 10 => 'emerald-ne', (int) 11 => 'havelock-ne', (int) 12 => 'univ-of-ne-e-campus-ne', (int) 13 => 'university-of-nebraska-ne', (int) 14 => 'nebraska-book-co-ne' ), 'town_ids' => array( (int) 0 => '29920', (int) 1 => '29921', (int) 2 => '29922', (int) 3 => '29923', (int) 4 => '29924', (int) 5 => '29925', (int) 6 => '29926', (int) 7 => '29927', (int) 8 => '29928', (int) 9 => '29929', (int) 10 => '29930', (int) 11 => '29931', (int) 12 => '29932', (int) 13 => '29933', (int) 14 => '29934', (int) 15 => '29935', (int) 16 => '29936', (int) 17 => '29937', (int) 18 => '29938', (int) 19 => '29939', (int) 20 => '29940', (int) 21 => '29941', (int) 22 => '29942', (int) 23 => '29943', (int) 24 => '29944', (int) 25 => '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 ?? 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Introduced by State Senator Eliot Bostar and endorsed by AARP Nebraska, the bill successfully passed its final reading on March 6.<br><br>This crucial legislation was designed to implement consumer protections from scams involving gift cards and cryptocurrency kiosks—also known as digital currency ATMs. Similar in appearance to a bank ATM, they allow people to conduct cryptocurrency transactions, such as sending money through a digital wallet. Once the money is gone, it's very hard to track and recoup.<br><br>Prior to this law, these kiosks have been largely unregulated at the state level compared to traditional financial institutions, lacking sufficient consumer fraud protections. Because of this, criminals have been using them to commit fraud and steal millions of dollars through highly sophisticated scams.<br><br>Todd Stubbendieck, State Director of AARP Nebraska, shared “This is a significant victory for Nebraskans and law enforcement. With stronger protections against cryptocurrency theft, we are better equipped to safeguard Nebraskans’ hard-earned life savings, especially for those aged 50 and older, from financial exploitation.”<br></p><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><figure class="Figure" data-alignment="center"> <img src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/05/30/150c615f4506ac9d35b79fd611f0/3-6-25-finalreading-lb609passes-1920x1080p.jpg" alt="3-6-25_FinalReading_LB609Passes_1920x1080p.jpg" width="1920" height="1080"/> <figcaption class="Figure-caption">LB609 unanimously passes the final stage of debate by the Nebraska Legislature on March 6, 2025.</figcaption> </figure> </div> </div><p>Cryptocurrency kiosks can be found nearly anywhere that you frequent, such as supermarkets, convenience stores, gas stations, bars, and restaurants. They look like a bank ATM, but they allow people to conduct cryptocurrency transactions, such as sending money through a digital wallet. Once the money is gone, it's very hard to track back and recoup.<br><br><b>Consumer Protections Outlined in LB609:</b><br></p><ul><li><b>Licensing of State Operators:</b> Ensures only vetted operators manage these kiosks.</li><li><b>Daily Transaction Limits:</b> Protects consumers from large-scale theft.</li><li><b>Fraud Warning Notices:</b> Increases awareness about potential scams.</li><li><b>Transaction Receipts:</b> Provides traceability to assist law enforcement with criminal investigations.</li><li><b>Fee Caps:</b> Prevents excessive charges.</li><li><b>Refunds:</b> Requires cryptocurrency operators to issue refunds for transactions identified as fraudulent.</li></ul><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><figure class="Figure" data-alignment="center"> <img src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/25/97/7a9eed60470eaa8582a24ff481f2/fnl-webfeb3hearing-720x480p.jpg" alt="fnl_webfeb3hearing_720x480p.jpg" width="720" height="480"/> <figcaption class="Figure-caption">Stakeholders lobby for LB609 in Nebraska. (Left to right) Jina Ragland, AARP Nebraska; Todd Stubbendieck, AARP Nebraska; Josh Planos, Better Business Bureau; Cindy Koenig-Warnke, Lincoln Police Department; Senator Eliot Bostar, Nebraska Legislature; Sheriff Aaron Hanson, Douglas County Sheriff’s Office; June Ryan, AARP Nebraska; and Dexter Schrodt, Nebraska Independent Community Bankers.</figcaption> </figure> </div> </div><p>In 2023 alone, the FBI received over 5,500 complaints involving cryptocurrency kiosks, with reported losses amounting to over $189 million. Alarmingly, more than 65% of these losses were incurred by individuals aged 60 and above. Overall, the FBI reported $5.6 billion in crypto-fraud losses in the same year.<br><br>Nebraskans themselves reported 239 digital currency scam complaints in 2023, totaling approximately $14.6 million in losses. The actual losses are likely higher, as many victims are hesitant to report scams due to embarrassment. <br><br>Let's put an end to cryptocurrency kiosk fraud in our Cornhusker state!<br><br>Not sure if you've been a victim of fraud? Call 877-908-3360 to speak with a specialist at the <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<sup>TM</sup> Helpline</b></a></span></span>. <br><br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><bsp-inline-h2 class="inline-heading"><b>Types of Cryptocurrency Kiosk Fraud</b></bsp-inline-h2></span></span></p><div class="Enhancement" data-align-left > <div class="Enhancement-item"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide" style="--color:var(--grey)" data-horizontal-align="right" data-button-style=default > <div class="PromoImageOnSide-content"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-media"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/41c7182/2147483647/strip/true/crop/600x336+0+0/resize/600x336!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F82%2F4a%2Fd9a28cef41c89f51d089d7f3276a%2Ffnl-romancescam-600x336p.jpg" width="600" height="336" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/0ccb3ce/2147483647/strip/true/crop/600x336+0+0/resize/1200x672!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F82%2F4a%2Fd9a28cef41c89f51d089d7f3276a%2Ffnl-romancescam-600x336p.jpg 2x" ></div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-info"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-title"> <span class="Link">Romance and Pig-Butchering Scams</span> </div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-description">Bad actors build a trusting relationship with their victims over time, often through social media or dating apps. They lure individuals into cryptocurrency investment schemes, promising high returns, or ask for money through gift cards or cryptocurrency to help a "tough" situation. Once the individual invests a substantial amount or has no money left to give, the scammer cuts off all contact leaving the individual with significant financial loss.</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div><div class="Enhancement" data-align-left > <div class="Enhancement-item"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide" style="--color:var(--grey)" data-horizontal-align="right" data-button-style=default > <div class="PromoImageOnSide-content"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-media"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/057dc05/2147483647/strip/true/crop/600x336+0+0/resize/600x336!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F14%2F07%2F73825d5b47f193c623c635c63ef9%2Ffnl-govtimpostercam-600x336p.jpg" width="600" height="336" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/4f39cbc/2147483647/strip/true/crop/600x336+0+0/resize/1200x672!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F14%2F07%2F73825d5b47f193c623c635c63ef9%2Ffnl-govtimpostercam-600x336p.jpg 2x" ></div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-info"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-title"> <span class="Link">Government Imposter Scams</span> </div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-description">Beware of fraudulent communications from bad actors posing as representatives of the IRS, Social Security Administration, or other government agencies. These malicious individuals may contact you via phone, text, email, or postal mail, falsely claiming that there is an issue with your Social Security number, an unpaid fine, failure to appear for jury duty, etc. and threaten arrest or legal action. They then propose a resolution by asking you to make an immediate payment, often through cryptocurrency or gift cards.</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div><div class="Enhancement" data-align-left > <div class="Enhancement-item"> <div class="ListGrid" data-column-count="2" style="--color:var(--grey)" > <div class="ListGrid-title">In the News</div> <div class="ListGrid-items"> <div class="ListGrid-items-item"> <div class="RichTextModule" style="background-color:var(--white)"> <div class="RichTextModule-items"><p class="cms-textAlign-left"><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.yahoo.com/news/pillen-signs-protections-against-cryptocurrency-163533904.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>Pillen Signs Protections Against Cryptocurrency Fraud into Nebraska Law</b></a></span></span> (Yahoo! News, 3/12/25)</p></div> </div> </div> <div class="ListGrid-items-item"> <div class="RichTextModule" style="background-color:var(--white)"> <div class="RichTextModule-items"><p class="cms-textAlign-left"><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/nebraska/nebraska-governor-signs-cryptocurrency-fraud-prevention-bill-into-law" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>Nebraska Governor Signs Cryptocurrency Fraud Prevention Bill into Law</b></a></span></span><b> </b>(AARP, 3/12/25)</p></div> </div> </div> <div class="ListGrid-items-item"> <div class="RichTextModule" style="background-color:var(--white)"> <div class="RichTextModule-items"><p class="cms-textAlign-left"><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.wowt.com/2025/03/11/grandma-posse-making-sure-every-bitcoin-atm-omaha-has-scam-warning-sticker/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>'Grandma Posse' Making Sure Every Bitcoin ATM in Omaha Has Scam Warning Sticker</b></a></span></span> (WOWT First Alert 6, 3/10/25)</p></div> </div> </div> <div class="ListGrid-items-item"> <div class="RichTextModule" style="background-color:var(--white)"> <div class="RichTextModule-items"><p class="cms-textAlign-left"><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.msn.com/en-us/technology/cryptocurrencies/nebraska-legislature-passes-cryptocurrency-regulation-bill/ar-AA1AsOrT" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>Nebraska Legislature Passes Cryptocurrency Regulation Bill</b></a></span></span><b> </b>(msn.com, 3/7/25)</p></div> </div> </div> <div class="ListGrid-items-item"> <div class="RichTextModule" style="background-color:var(--white)"> <div class="RichTextModule-items"><p class="cms-textAlign-left"><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/nebraska/nebraska-lawmakers-unite-to-pass-cryptocurrency-fraud-prevention-legislation" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>Nebraska Lawmakers Unite to Pass Cryptocurrency Fraud Prevention Legislation</b></a></span></span> (AARP Nebraska, 3/6/25)</p></div> </div> </div> <div class="ListGrid-items-item"> <div class="RichTextModule" style="background-color:var(--white)"> <div class="RichTextModule-items"><p class="cms-textAlign-left"><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.publicnewsservice.org/2025-03-06/senior-issues/aarp-nebraska-ups-focus-on-crypto-currency-scams/a95644-1" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>AARP Nebraska Ups Focus on Crypto Currency Scams</b></a></span></span> (Public News Service, 3/6/25)</p></div> </div> </div> <div class="ListGrid-items-item"> <div class="RichTextModule" style="background-color:var(--white)"> <div class="RichTextModule-items"><p class="cms-textAlign-left"><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/politics-society/advocacy/info-2024/states-crack-down-crypto-atm.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>AARP Fights Back Against Scammers Who Use Crypto ATMs to Steal Millions</b></a></span></span><b> </b>(AARP, 2/5/25)</p></div> </div> </div> <div class="ListGrid-items-item"> <div class="RichTextModule" style="background-color:var(--white)"> <div class="RichTextModule-items"><p class="cms-textAlign-left"><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.publicnewsservice.org/2025-02-03/consumer/ne-lawmakers-look-at-tougher-regulation-of-crypto-kiosks/a94962-1" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>NE Lawmakers Look at Tougher Regulation of "Crypto Kiosks"</b></a></span></span><b> </b>(Public News Service, 2/3/25)</p></div> </div> </div> <div class="ListGrid-items-item"> <div class="RichTextModule" style="background-color:var(--white)"> <div class="RichTextModule-items"><p class="cms-textAlign-left"><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.kioskmarketplace.com/news/nebraska-legislature-to-consider-bill-regulating-cryptocurrency-kiosks/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>Nebraska Legislature to Consider Bill Regulating Cryptocurrency Kiosks</b></a></span></span><b> </b>(Kiosk Marketplace, 1/31/25)</p></div> </div> </div> <div class="ListGrid-items-item"> <div class="RichTextModule" style="background-color:var(--white)"> <div class="RichTextModule-items"><p class="cms-textAlign-left"><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/nebraska/nebraska-legislation-targets-cryptocurrency-kiosk-fraud-with-new-consumer-safeguards"><b>Nebraska Legislation Targets Cryptocurrency Kiosk Fraud with New Consumer Safeguards</b></a></span></span><b> </b>(AARP Nebraska, 1/30/25)</p></div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="ListGrid-pagination"></div> </div> </div> </div><p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><bsp-inline-h2 class="inline-heading">FRAUD PREVENTION RESOURCES & REPORTING</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/about-fraud-watch-network.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">AARP Fraud Watch Network<sup>TM</sup></a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://protectthegoodlife.nebraska.gov/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Protect the Good Life | Office of the Nebraska Attorney General</a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.omahasheriff.org/crimes-and-prevention" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Douglas County Sheriff's Office Scam Line:</a></span></span> 402-444-SCAM (7226)</li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.bbb.org/scamtracker/reportscam" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Better Business Bureau<sup>®</sup> Scam Tracker</a></span></span></li></ul></div> </div> </p></span> </div> </div> <p><i>This story is provided by AARP Nebraska. 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'' : 'none')">Context</a><pre id="cakeErr680dbd8b4e29e-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">$keyword</span><span style="color: #007700">) ? </span><span style="color: #0000BB">self</span><span style="color: #007700">::</span><span style="color: #0000BB">replace</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$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">$text</span><span style="color: #007700">);</span></span></code></span></pre><pre id="cakeErr680dbd8b4e29e-context" class="cake-context" style="display: none;">$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', 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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> ' $scripts_for_layout = '<title>Nebraska Cryptocurrency Scams on the Rise</title> <meta name="page_title" content="Nebraska Cryptocurrency Scams on the Rise"/> <meta name="robots" content="noindex, nofollow"/> <meta content="If you can spot a scam, you can stop a scam. 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"Resource/aarp2_master.bodyTargeting.html");$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">Nebraska Cryptocurrency Scams on the Rise</h1></header> <div class="posted-on"> Posted on 03/11/25 by <b>Jess Kinser</b> </div> </div> <div class="module-spacer"> <span class="blog-content"><p><div class="RichTextArticleBody"> <div class="RichTextArticleBody-body"><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><figure class="Figure" data-alignment="center"> <img src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/e6/74/8a71604f4e549b162dbaff615c32/fnl-webheroimg-cryptokioskfraud-720x480p.jpg" alt="Cryptocurrency Kiosk Fraud Illustration" width="720" height="480"/> </figure> </div> </div><p></p><p class="cms-textAlign-center"><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><bsp-inline-h2 class="inline-heading"><b>If you can <u>spot</u> a scam, you can <u>stop</u> a scam.</b> </bsp-inline-h2></span></span></p><p>Fraudsters continue to employ familiar scam tactics—such as romance scams, investment schemes, and government impersonations—but are now increasingly soliciting payments through cryptocurrency kiosks.<br><br>On March 11, Governor Jim Pillen signed Nebraska Legislative Bill 609, the Controllable Electronic Record Fraud Prevention Act, into law. Introduced by State Senator Eliot Bostar and endorsed by AARP Nebraska, the bill successfully passed its final reading on March 6.<br><br>This crucial legislation was designed to implement consumer protections from scams involving gift cards and cryptocurrency kiosks—also known as digital currency ATMs. Similar in appearance to a bank ATM, they allow people to conduct cryptocurrency transactions, such as sending money through a digital wallet. Once the money is gone, it's very hard to track and recoup.<br><br>Prior to this law, these kiosks have been largely unregulated at the state level compared to traditional financial institutions, lacking sufficient consumer fraud protections. Because of this, criminals have been using them to commit fraud and steal millions of dollars through highly sophisticated scams.<br><br>Todd Stubbendieck, State Director of AARP Nebraska, shared “This is a significant victory for Nebraskans and law enforcement. With stronger protections against cryptocurrency theft, we are better equipped to safeguard Nebraskans’ hard-earned life savings, especially for those aged 50 and older, from financial exploitation.”<br></p><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><figure class="Figure" data-alignment="center"> <img src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/05/30/150c615f4506ac9d35b79fd611f0/3-6-25-finalreading-lb609passes-1920x1080p.jpg" alt="3-6-25_FinalReading_LB609Passes_1920x1080p.jpg" width="1920" height="1080"/> <figcaption class="Figure-caption">LB609 unanimously passes the final stage of debate by the Nebraska Legislature on March 6, 2025.</figcaption> </figure> </div> </div><p>Cryptocurrency kiosks can be found nearly anywhere that you frequent, such as supermarkets, convenience stores, gas stations, bars, and restaurants. They look like a bank ATM, but they allow people to conduct cryptocurrency transactions, such as sending money through a digital wallet. Once the money is gone, it's very hard to track back and recoup.<br><br><b>Consumer Protections Outlined in LB609:</b><br></p><ul><li><b>Licensing of State Operators:</b> Ensures only vetted operators manage these kiosks.</li><li><b>Daily Transaction Limits:</b> Protects consumers from large-scale theft.</li><li><b>Fraud Warning Notices:</b> Increases awareness about potential scams.</li><li><b>Transaction Receipts:</b> Provides traceability to assist law enforcement with criminal investigations.</li><li><b>Fee Caps:</b> Prevents excessive charges.</li><li><b>Refunds:</b> Requires cryptocurrency operators to issue refunds for transactions identified as fraudulent.</li></ul><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><figure class="Figure" data-alignment="center"> <img src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/25/97/7a9eed60470eaa8582a24ff481f2/fnl-webfeb3hearing-720x480p.jpg" alt="fnl_webfeb3hearing_720x480p.jpg" width="720" height="480"/> <figcaption class="Figure-caption">Stakeholders lobby for LB609 in Nebraska. (Left to right) Jina Ragland, AARP Nebraska; Todd Stubbendieck, AARP Nebraska; Josh Planos, Better Business Bureau; Cindy Koenig-Warnke, Lincoln Police Department; Senator Eliot Bostar, Nebraska Legislature; Sheriff Aaron Hanson, Douglas County Sheriff’s Office; June Ryan, AARP Nebraska; and Dexter Schrodt, Nebraska Independent Community Bankers.</figcaption> </figure> </div> </div><p>In 2023 alone, the FBI received over 5,500 complaints involving cryptocurrency kiosks, with reported losses amounting to over $189 million. Alarmingly, more than 65% of these losses were incurred by individuals aged 60 and above. Overall, the FBI reported $5.6 billion in crypto-fraud losses in the same year.<br><br>Nebraskans themselves reported 239 digital currency scam complaints in 2023, totaling approximately $14.6 million in losses. The actual losses are likely higher, as many victims are hesitant to report scams due to embarrassment. <br><br>Let's put an end to cryptocurrency kiosk fraud in our Cornhusker state!<br><br>Not sure if you've been a victim of fraud? Call 877-908-3360 to speak with a specialist at the <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<sup>TM</sup> Helpline</b></a></span></span>. <br><br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><bsp-inline-h2 class="inline-heading"><b>Types of Cryptocurrency Kiosk Fraud</b></bsp-inline-h2></span></span></p><div class="Enhancement" data-align-left > <div class="Enhancement-item"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide" style="--color:var(--grey)" data-horizontal-align="right" data-button-style=default > <div class="PromoImageOnSide-content"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-media"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/41c7182/2147483647/strip/true/crop/600x336+0+0/resize/600x336!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F82%2F4a%2Fd9a28cef41c89f51d089d7f3276a%2Ffnl-romancescam-600x336p.jpg" width="600" height="336" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/0ccb3ce/2147483647/strip/true/crop/600x336+0+0/resize/1200x672!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F82%2F4a%2Fd9a28cef41c89f51d089d7f3276a%2Ffnl-romancescam-600x336p.jpg 2x" ></div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-info"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-title"> <span class="Link">Romance and Pig-Butchering Scams</span> </div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-description">Bad actors build a trusting relationship with their victims over time, often through social media or dating apps. They lure individuals into cryptocurrency investment schemes, promising high returns, or ask for money through gift cards or cryptocurrency to help a "tough" situation. Once the individual invests a substantial amount or has no money left to give, the scammer cuts off all contact leaving the individual with significant financial loss.</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div><div class="Enhancement" data-align-left > <div class="Enhancement-item"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide" style="--color:var(--grey)" data-horizontal-align="right" data-button-style=default > <div class="PromoImageOnSide-content"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-media"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/057dc05/2147483647/strip/true/crop/600x336+0+0/resize/600x336!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F14%2F07%2F73825d5b47f193c623c635c63ef9%2Ffnl-govtimpostercam-600x336p.jpg" width="600" height="336" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/4f39cbc/2147483647/strip/true/crop/600x336+0+0/resize/1200x672!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F14%2F07%2F73825d5b47f193c623c635c63ef9%2Ffnl-govtimpostercam-600x336p.jpg 2x" ></div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-info"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-title"> <span class="Link">Government Imposter Scams</span> </div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-description">Beware of fraudulent communications from bad actors posing as representatives of the IRS, Social Security Administration, or other government agencies. These malicious individuals may contact you via phone, text, email, or postal mail, falsely claiming that there is an issue with your Social Security number, an unpaid fine, failure to appear for jury duty, etc. and threaten arrest or legal action. They then propose a resolution by asking you to make an immediate payment, often through cryptocurrency or gift cards.</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div><div class="Enhancement" data-align-left > <div class="Enhancement-item"> <div class="ListGrid" data-column-count="2" style="--color:var(--grey)" > <div class="ListGrid-title">In the News</div> <div class="ListGrid-items"> <div class="ListGrid-items-item"> <div class="RichTextModule" style="background-color:var(--white)"> <div class="RichTextModule-items"><p class="cms-textAlign-left"><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.yahoo.com/news/pillen-signs-protections-against-cryptocurrency-163533904.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>Pillen Signs Protections Against Cryptocurrency Fraud into Nebraska Law</b></a></span></span> (Yahoo! News, 3/12/25)</p></div> </div> </div> <div class="ListGrid-items-item"> <div class="RichTextModule" style="background-color:var(--white)"> <div class="RichTextModule-items"><p class="cms-textAlign-left"><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/nebraska/nebraska-governor-signs-cryptocurrency-fraud-prevention-bill-into-law" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>Nebraska Governor Signs Cryptocurrency Fraud Prevention Bill into Law</b></a></span></span><b> </b>(AARP, 3/12/25)</p></div> </div> </div> <div class="ListGrid-items-item"> <div class="RichTextModule" style="background-color:var(--white)"> <div class="RichTextModule-items"><p class="cms-textAlign-left"><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.wowt.com/2025/03/11/grandma-posse-making-sure-every-bitcoin-atm-omaha-has-scam-warning-sticker/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>'Grandma Posse' Making Sure Every Bitcoin ATM in Omaha Has Scam Warning Sticker</b></a></span></span> (WOWT First Alert 6, 3/10/25)</p></div> </div> </div> <div class="ListGrid-items-item"> <div class="RichTextModule" style="background-color:var(--white)"> <div class="RichTextModule-items"><p class="cms-textAlign-left"><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.msn.com/en-us/technology/cryptocurrencies/nebraska-legislature-passes-cryptocurrency-regulation-bill/ar-AA1AsOrT" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>Nebraska Legislature Passes Cryptocurrency Regulation Bill</b></a></span></span><b> </b>(msn.com, 3/7/25)</p></div> </div> </div> <div class="ListGrid-items-item"> <div class="RichTextModule" style="background-color:var(--white)"> <div class="RichTextModule-items"><p class="cms-textAlign-left"><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/nebraska/nebraska-lawmakers-unite-to-pass-cryptocurrency-fraud-prevention-legislation" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>Nebraska Lawmakers Unite to Pass Cryptocurrency Fraud Prevention Legislation</b></a></span></span> (AARP Nebraska, 3/6/25)</p></div> </div> </div> <div class="ListGrid-items-item"> <div class="RichTextModule" style="background-color:var(--white)"> <div class="RichTextModule-items"><p class="cms-textAlign-left"><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.publicnewsservice.org/2025-03-06/senior-issues/aarp-nebraska-ups-focus-on-crypto-currency-scams/a95644-1" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>AARP Nebraska Ups Focus on Crypto Currency Scams</b></a></span></span> (Public News Service, 3/6/25)</p></div> </div> </div> <div class="ListGrid-items-item"> <div class="RichTextModule" style="background-color:var(--white)"> <div class="RichTextModule-items"><p class="cms-textAlign-left"><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/politics-society/advocacy/info-2024/states-crack-down-crypto-atm.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>AARP Fights Back Against Scammers Who Use Crypto ATMs to Steal Millions</b></a></span></span><b> </b>(AARP, 2/5/25)</p></div> </div> </div> <div class="ListGrid-items-item"> <div class="RichTextModule" style="background-color:var(--white)"> <div class="RichTextModule-items"><p class="cms-textAlign-left"><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.publicnewsservice.org/2025-02-03/consumer/ne-lawmakers-look-at-tougher-regulation-of-crypto-kiosks/a94962-1" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>NE Lawmakers Look at Tougher Regulation of "Crypto Kiosks"</b></a></span></span><b> </b>(Public News Service, 2/3/25)</p></div> </div> </div> <div class="ListGrid-items-item"> <div class="RichTextModule" style="background-color:var(--white)"> <div class="RichTextModule-items"><p class="cms-textAlign-left"><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.kioskmarketplace.com/news/nebraska-legislature-to-consider-bill-regulating-cryptocurrency-kiosks/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>Nebraska Legislature to Consider Bill Regulating Cryptocurrency Kiosks</b></a></span></span><b> </b>(Kiosk Marketplace, 1/31/25)</p></div> </div> </div> <div class="ListGrid-items-item"> <div class="RichTextModule" style="background-color:var(--white)"> <div class="RichTextModule-items"><p class="cms-textAlign-left"><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/nebraska/nebraska-legislation-targets-cryptocurrency-kiosk-fraud-with-new-consumer-safeguards"><b>Nebraska Legislation Targets Cryptocurrency Kiosk Fraud with New Consumer Safeguards</b></a></span></span><b> </b>(AARP Nebraska, 1/30/25)</p></div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="ListGrid-pagination"></div> </div> </div> </div><p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><bsp-inline-h2 class="inline-heading">FRAUD PREVENTION RESOURCES & REPORTING</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/about-fraud-watch-network.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">AARP Fraud Watch Network<sup>TM</sup></a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://protectthegoodlife.nebraska.gov/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Protect the Good Life | Office of the Nebraska Attorney General</a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.omahasheriff.org/crimes-and-prevention" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Douglas County Sheriff's Office Scam Line:</a></span></span> 402-444-SCAM (7226)</li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.bbb.org/scamtracker/reportscam" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Better Business Bureau<sup>®</sup> Scam Tracker</a></span></span></li></ul></div> </div> </p></span> </div> </div> <p><i>This story is provided by AARP Nebraska. 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'' : 'none')">Context</a><pre id="cakeErr680dbd8b4e29e-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">$keyword</span><span style="color: #007700">) ? </span><span style="color: #0000BB">self</span><span style="color: #007700">::</span><span style="color: #0000BB">replace</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$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">$text</span><span style="color: #007700">);</span></span></code></span></pre><pre id="cakeErr680dbd8b4e29e-context" class="cake-context" style="display: none;">$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', 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Introduced by State Senator Eliot Bostar and endorsed by AARP Nebraska, the bill successfully passed its final reading on March 6.<br><br>This crucial legislation was designed to implement consumer protections from scams involving gift cards and cryptocurrency kiosks—also known as digital currency ATMs. Similar in appearance to a bank ATM, they allow people to conduct cryptocurrency transactions, such as sending money through a digital wallet. Once the money is gone, it's very hard to track and recoup.<br><br>Prior to this law, these kiosks have been largely unregulated at the state level compared to traditional financial institutions, lacking sufficient consumer fraud protections. Because of this, criminals have been using them to commit fraud and steal millions of dollars through highly sophisticated scams.<br><br>Todd Stubbendieck, State Director of AARP Nebraska, shared “This is a significant victory for Nebraskans and law enforcement. With stronger protections against cryptocurrency theft, we are better equipped to safeguard Nebraskans’ hard-earned life savings, especially for those aged 50 and older, from financial exploitation.”<br></p><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><figure class="Figure" data-alignment="center"> <img src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/05/30/150c615f4506ac9d35b79fd611f0/3-6-25-finalreading-lb609passes-1920x1080p.jpg" alt="3-6-25_FinalReading_LB609Passes_1920x1080p.jpg" width="1920" height="1080"/> <figcaption class="Figure-caption">LB609 unanimously passes the final stage of debate by the Nebraska Legislature on March 6, 2025.</figcaption> </figure> </div> </div><p>Cryptocurrency kiosks can be found nearly anywhere that you frequent, such as supermarkets, convenience stores, gas stations, bars, and restaurants. They look like a bank ATM, but they allow people to conduct cryptocurrency transactions, such as sending money through a digital wallet. Once the money is gone, it's very hard to track back and recoup.<br><br><b>Consumer Protections Outlined in LB609:</b><br></p><ul><li><b>Licensing of State Operators:</b> Ensures only vetted operators manage these kiosks.</li><li><b>Daily Transaction Limits:</b> Protects consumers from large-scale theft.</li><li><b>Fraud Warning Notices:</b> Increases awareness about potential scams.</li><li><b>Transaction Receipts:</b> Provides traceability to assist law enforcement with criminal investigations.</li><li><b>Fee Caps:</b> Prevents excessive charges.</li><li><b>Refunds:</b> Requires cryptocurrency operators to issue refunds for transactions identified as fraudulent.</li></ul><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><figure class="Figure" data-alignment="center"> <img src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/25/97/7a9eed60470eaa8582a24ff481f2/fnl-webfeb3hearing-720x480p.jpg" alt="fnl_webfeb3hearing_720x480p.jpg" width="720" height="480"/> <figcaption class="Figure-caption">Stakeholders lobby for LB609 in Nebraska. (Left to right) Jina Ragland, AARP Nebraska; Todd Stubbendieck, AARP Nebraska; Josh Planos, Better Business Bureau; Cindy Koenig-Warnke, Lincoln Police Department; Senator Eliot Bostar, Nebraska Legislature; Sheriff Aaron Hanson, Douglas County Sheriff’s Office; June Ryan, AARP Nebraska; and Dexter Schrodt, Nebraska Independent Community Bankers.</figcaption> </figure> </div> </div><p>In 2023 alone, the FBI received over 5,500 complaints involving cryptocurrency kiosks, with reported losses amounting to over $189 million. Alarmingly, more than 65% of these losses were incurred by individuals aged 60 and above. Overall, the FBI reported $5.6 billion in crypto-fraud losses in the same year.<br><br>Nebraskans themselves reported 239 digital currency scam complaints in 2023, totaling approximately $14.6 million in losses. The actual losses are likely higher, as many victims are hesitant to report scams due to embarrassment. <br><br>Let's put an end to cryptocurrency kiosk fraud in our Cornhusker state!<br><br>Not sure if you've been a victim of fraud? Call 877-908-3360 to speak with a specialist at the <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<sup>TM</sup> Helpline</b></a></span></span>. <br><br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><bsp-inline-h2 class="inline-heading"><b>Types of Cryptocurrency Kiosk Fraud</b></bsp-inline-h2></span></span></p><div class="Enhancement" data-align-left > <div class="Enhancement-item"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide" style="--color:var(--grey)" data-horizontal-align="right" data-button-style=default > <div class="PromoImageOnSide-content"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-media"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/41c7182/2147483647/strip/true/crop/600x336+0+0/resize/600x336!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F82%2F4a%2Fd9a28cef41c89f51d089d7f3276a%2Ffnl-romancescam-600x336p.jpg" width="600" height="336" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/0ccb3ce/2147483647/strip/true/crop/600x336+0+0/resize/1200x672!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F82%2F4a%2Fd9a28cef41c89f51d089d7f3276a%2Ffnl-romancescam-600x336p.jpg 2x" ></div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-info"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-title"> <span class="Link">Romance and Pig-Butchering Scams</span> </div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-description">Bad actors build a trusting relationship with their victims over time, often through social media or dating apps. They lure individuals into cryptocurrency investment schemes, promising high returns, or ask for money through gift cards or cryptocurrency to help a "tough" situation. Once the individual invests a substantial amount or has no money left to give, the scammer cuts off all contact leaving the individual with significant financial loss.</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div><div class="Enhancement" data-align-left > <div class="Enhancement-item"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide" style="--color:var(--grey)" data-horizontal-align="right" data-button-style=default > <div class="PromoImageOnSide-content"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-media"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/057dc05/2147483647/strip/true/crop/600x336+0+0/resize/600x336!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F14%2F07%2F73825d5b47f193c623c635c63ef9%2Ffnl-govtimpostercam-600x336p.jpg" width="600" height="336" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/4f39cbc/2147483647/strip/true/crop/600x336+0+0/resize/1200x672!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F14%2F07%2F73825d5b47f193c623c635c63ef9%2Ffnl-govtimpostercam-600x336p.jpg 2x" ></div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-info"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-title"> <span class="Link">Government Imposter Scams</span> </div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-description">Beware of fraudulent communications from bad actors posing as representatives of the IRS, Social Security Administration, or other government agencies. These malicious individuals may contact you via phone, text, email, or postal mail, falsely claiming that there is an issue with your Social Security number, an unpaid fine, failure to appear for jury duty, etc. and threaten arrest or legal action. They then propose a resolution by asking you to make an immediate payment, often through cryptocurrency or gift cards.</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div><div class="Enhancement" data-align-left > <div class="Enhancement-item"> <div class="ListGrid" data-column-count="2" style="--color:var(--grey)" > <div class="ListGrid-title">In the News</div> <div class="ListGrid-items"> <div class="ListGrid-items-item"> <div class="RichTextModule" style="background-color:var(--white)"> <div class="RichTextModule-items"><p class="cms-textAlign-left"><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.yahoo.com/news/pillen-signs-protections-against-cryptocurrency-163533904.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>Pillen Signs Protections Against Cryptocurrency Fraud into Nebraska Law</b></a></span></span> (Yahoo! News, 3/12/25)</p></div> </div> </div> <div class="ListGrid-items-item"> <div class="RichTextModule" style="background-color:var(--white)"> <div class="RichTextModule-items"><p class="cms-textAlign-left"><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/nebraska/nebraska-governor-signs-cryptocurrency-fraud-prevention-bill-into-law" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>Nebraska Governor Signs Cryptocurrency Fraud Prevention Bill into Law</b></a></span></span><b> </b>(AARP, 3/12/25)</p></div> </div> </div> <div class="ListGrid-items-item"> <div class="RichTextModule" style="background-color:var(--white)"> <div class="RichTextModule-items"><p class="cms-textAlign-left"><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.wowt.com/2025/03/11/grandma-posse-making-sure-every-bitcoin-atm-omaha-has-scam-warning-sticker/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>'Grandma Posse' Making Sure Every Bitcoin ATM in Omaha Has Scam Warning Sticker</b></a></span></span> (WOWT First Alert 6, 3/10/25)</p></div> </div> </div> <div class="ListGrid-items-item"> <div class="RichTextModule" style="background-color:var(--white)"> <div class="RichTextModule-items"><p class="cms-textAlign-left"><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.msn.com/en-us/technology/cryptocurrencies/nebraska-legislature-passes-cryptocurrency-regulation-bill/ar-AA1AsOrT" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>Nebraska Legislature Passes Cryptocurrency Regulation Bill</b></a></span></span><b> </b>(msn.com, 3/7/25)</p></div> </div> </div> <div class="ListGrid-items-item"> <div class="RichTextModule" style="background-color:var(--white)"> <div class="RichTextModule-items"><p class="cms-textAlign-left"><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/nebraska/nebraska-lawmakers-unite-to-pass-cryptocurrency-fraud-prevention-legislation" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>Nebraska Lawmakers Unite to Pass Cryptocurrency Fraud Prevention Legislation</b></a></span></span> (AARP Nebraska, 3/6/25)</p></div> </div> </div> <div class="ListGrid-items-item"> <div class="RichTextModule" style="background-color:var(--white)"> <div class="RichTextModule-items"><p class="cms-textAlign-left"><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.publicnewsservice.org/2025-03-06/senior-issues/aarp-nebraska-ups-focus-on-crypto-currency-scams/a95644-1" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>AARP Nebraska Ups Focus on Crypto Currency Scams</b></a></span></span> (Public News Service, 3/6/25)</p></div> </div> </div> <div class="ListGrid-items-item"> <div class="RichTextModule" style="background-color:var(--white)"> <div class="RichTextModule-items"><p class="cms-textAlign-left"><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/politics-society/advocacy/info-2024/states-crack-down-crypto-atm.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>AARP Fights Back Against Scammers Who Use Crypto ATMs to Steal Millions</b></a></span></span><b> </b>(AARP, 2/5/25)</p></div> </div> </div> <div class="ListGrid-items-item"> <div class="RichTextModule" style="background-color:var(--white)"> <div class="RichTextModule-items"><p class="cms-textAlign-left"><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.publicnewsservice.org/2025-02-03/consumer/ne-lawmakers-look-at-tougher-regulation-of-crypto-kiosks/a94962-1" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>NE Lawmakers Look at Tougher Regulation of "Crypto Kiosks"</b></a></span></span><b> </b>(Public News Service, 2/3/25)</p></div> </div> </div> <div class="ListGrid-items-item"> <div class="RichTextModule" style="background-color:var(--white)"> <div class="RichTextModule-items"><p class="cms-textAlign-left"><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.kioskmarketplace.com/news/nebraska-legislature-to-consider-bill-regulating-cryptocurrency-kiosks/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>Nebraska Legislature to Consider Bill Regulating Cryptocurrency Kiosks</b></a></span></span><b> </b>(Kiosk Marketplace, 1/31/25)</p></div> </div> </div> <div class="ListGrid-items-item"> <div class="RichTextModule" style="background-color:var(--white)"> <div class="RichTextModule-items"><p class="cms-textAlign-left"><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/nebraska/nebraska-legislation-targets-cryptocurrency-kiosk-fraud-with-new-consumer-safeguards"><b>Nebraska Legislation Targets Cryptocurrency Kiosk Fraud with New Consumer Safeguards</b></a></span></span><b> </b>(AARP Nebraska, 1/30/25)</p></div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="ListGrid-pagination"></div> </div> </div> </div><p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><bsp-inline-h2 class="inline-heading">FRAUD PREVENTION RESOURCES & REPORTING</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/about-fraud-watch-network.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">AARP Fraud Watch Network<sup>TM</sup></a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://protectthegoodlife.nebraska.gov/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Protect the Good Life | Office of the Nebraska Attorney General</a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.omahasheriff.org/crimes-and-prevention" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Douglas County Sheriff's Office Scam Line:</a></span></span> 402-444-SCAM (7226)</li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.bbb.org/scamtracker/reportscam" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Better Business Bureau<sup>®</sup> Scam Tracker</a></span></span></li></ul></div> </div> </p></span> </div> </div> <p><i>This story is provided by AARP Nebraska. Visit the <a href="https://states.aarp.org/region/nebraska/" target="_blank">AARP Nebraska</a> page for more news, events, and programs affecting retirement, health care, and more.</i></p> </div> </div><div class="module clearfix"><script src="https://npmcdn.com/flickity@2/dist/flickity.pkgd.min.js"></script> <script src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/resource/00000168-dd17-d487-a96e-df5fe3ee0000/styleguide/All.min.d703996ba6a992470f9f7fa2170736df.gz.js"></script> <link class="Webpack-css" rel="stylesheet" href="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/resource/00000168-dd17-d487-a96e-df5fe3ee0000/styleguide/All.min.2cef3303b65f09149a6db29044f033cb.gz.css"> <!-- <script src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/resource/00000168-dd17-d487-a96e-df5fe3ee0000/styleguide/All.min.c85a242a55150cd195e494cd6e5b9c77.gz.js" async=""></script> <link rel="stylesheet" media="all" href="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/resource/00000168-dd17-d487-a96e-df5fe3ee0000/styleguide/All.min.bfe6eb5a8301841feef3af4e9bd1e26d.gz.css"> --> <!-- bypass --> <style> a:focus, a:hover { text-decoration: underline; } h1.article-headline { margin: 0 0 1rem; } </style> <!-- <style> .Enhancement-item .Figure { margin-bottom: 24px; } .RichTextArticleBody-body ul { margin-bottom: 24px; } .RichTextArticleBody-body p{ margin: 12px 0; } .RichTextModule-items { clear: both; display: table; width: 100%; margin-bottom: 12px; } .VideoEnhancement>* { color: var(--primaryTextColor); font-size: 13px; font-weight: 400; line-height: 1.4; font-style: italic; background: #f0efed } @media only screen and (min-width: 768px) { .VideoEnhancement>* { font-size:14px; font-weight: 400; line-height: 1.47 } } .VideoEnhancement-title { padding: 20px } @media only screen and (min-width: 768px) { .VideoEnhancement-title { padding:30px } } .VideoEnhancement-player>* { position: relative; width: 100%; height: 0; padding-bottom: 56.25% } .VideoEnhancement iframe { border: 0; position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100% } [data-video-player] { display: block; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; margin: 0 auto; } [data-video-player][data-aspect-ratio="4x3"] { padding-bottom: 56.25%; } [data-video-player][data-aspect-ratio="16x9"] { padding-bottom: 56.25% } </style> --></div><div class="module clearfix"><div class="module-spacer tout-homefit-750"> <a data-formelementid="CSN-LOCAL-HC-NEWSSK-02272024" href="/lincoln-ne/home-and-community/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-HC-NEWSSK-02272024"><img class="img-responsive" alt="Explore the free AARP HomeFit Guide" title="Explore the free AARP HomeFit Guide" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/touts/HomeFit_750x150.png"></a> </div></div></div> <div class="col-md-4 right-rail thin-rhs"><pre class="cake-error"><a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="document.getElementById('cakeErr680dbd8b4e29e-trace').style.display = (document.getElementById('cakeErr680dbd8b4e29e-trace').style.display == 'none' ? 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'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', 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), 'urls' => array( (int) 0 => 'lincoln-ne', (int) 1 => 'linclon-ne', (int) 2 => 'linculn-ne', (int) 3 => 'university-place-ne', (int) 4 => 'bethany-ne', (int) 5 => 'state-house-ne', (int) 6 => 'rokeby-ne', (int) 7 => 'air-park-ne', (int) 8 => 'cheney-ne', (int) 9 => 'prairie-home-ne', (int) 10 => 'emerald-ne', (int) 11 => 'havelock-ne', (int) 12 => 'univ-of-ne-e-campus-ne', (int) 13 => 'university-of-nebraska-ne', (int) 14 => 'nebraska-book-co-ne' ), 'town_ids' => array( (int) 0 => '29920', (int) 1 => '29921', (int) 2 => '29922', (int) 3 => '29923', (int) 4 => '29924', (int) 5 => '29925', (int) 6 => '29926', (int) 7 => '29927', (int) 8 => '29928', (int) 9 => '29929', (int) 10 => '29930', (int) 11 => '29931', (int) 12 => '29932', (int) 13 => '29933', (int) 14 => '29934', (int) 15 => '29935', (int) 16 => '29936', (int) 17 => '29937', (int) 18 => '29938', (int) 19 => '29939', (int) 20 => '29940', (int) 21 => '29941', (int) 22 => '29942', (int) 23 => '29943', (int) 24 => '29944', (int) 25 => '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? 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"Resource/aarp2_master.bodyTargeting.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">Nebraska Cryptocurrency Scams on the Rise</h1></header> <div class="posted-on"> Posted on 03/11/25 by <b>Jess Kinser</b> </div> </div> <div class="module-spacer"> <span class="blog-content"><p><div class="RichTextArticleBody"> <div class="RichTextArticleBody-body"><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><figure class="Figure" data-alignment="center"> <img src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/e6/74/8a71604f4e549b162dbaff615c32/fnl-webheroimg-cryptokioskfraud-720x480p.jpg" alt="Cryptocurrency Kiosk Fraud Illustration" width="720" height="480"/> </figure> </div> </div><p></p><p class="cms-textAlign-center"><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><bsp-inline-h2 class="inline-heading"><b>If you can <u>spot</u> a scam, you can <u>stop</u> a scam.</b> </bsp-inline-h2></span></span></p><p>Fraudsters continue to employ familiar scam tactics—such as romance scams, investment schemes, and government impersonations—but are now increasingly soliciting payments through cryptocurrency kiosks.<br><br>On March 11, Governor Jim Pillen signed Nebraska Legislative Bill 609, the Controllable Electronic Record Fraud Prevention Act, into law. Introduced by State Senator Eliot Bostar and endorsed by AARP Nebraska, the bill successfully passed its final reading on March 6.<br><br>This crucial legislation was designed to implement consumer protections from scams involving gift cards and cryptocurrency kiosks—also known as digital currency ATMs. Similar in appearance to a bank ATM, they allow people to conduct cryptocurrency transactions, such as sending money through a digital wallet. Once the money is gone, it's very hard to track and recoup.<br><br>Prior to this law, these kiosks have been largely unregulated at the state level compared to traditional financial institutions, lacking sufficient consumer fraud protections. Because of this, criminals have been using them to commit fraud and steal millions of dollars through highly sophisticated scams.<br><br>Todd Stubbendieck, State Director of AARP Nebraska, shared “This is a significant victory for Nebraskans and law enforcement. With stronger protections against cryptocurrency theft, we are better equipped to safeguard Nebraskans’ hard-earned life savings, especially for those aged 50 and older, from financial exploitation.”<br></p><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><figure class="Figure" data-alignment="center"> <img src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/05/30/150c615f4506ac9d35b79fd611f0/3-6-25-finalreading-lb609passes-1920x1080p.jpg" alt="3-6-25_FinalReading_LB609Passes_1920x1080p.jpg" width="1920" height="1080"/> <figcaption class="Figure-caption">LB609 unanimously passes the final stage of debate by the Nebraska Legislature on March 6, 2025.</figcaption> </figure> </div> </div><p>Cryptocurrency kiosks can be found nearly anywhere that you frequent, such as supermarkets, convenience stores, gas stations, bars, and restaurants. They look like a bank ATM, but they allow people to conduct cryptocurrency transactions, such as sending money through a digital wallet. Once the money is gone, it's very hard to track back and recoup.<br><br><b>Consumer Protections Outlined in LB609:</b><br></p><ul><li><b>Licensing of State Operators:</b> Ensures only vetted operators manage these kiosks.</li><li><b>Daily Transaction Limits:</b> Protects consumers from large-scale theft.</li><li><b>Fraud Warning Notices:</b> Increases awareness about potential scams.</li><li><b>Transaction Receipts:</b> Provides traceability to assist law enforcement with criminal investigations.</li><li><b>Fee Caps:</b> Prevents excessive charges.</li><li><b>Refunds:</b> Requires cryptocurrency operators to issue refunds for transactions identified as fraudulent.</li></ul><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><figure class="Figure" data-alignment="center"> <img src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/25/97/7a9eed60470eaa8582a24ff481f2/fnl-webfeb3hearing-720x480p.jpg" alt="fnl_webfeb3hearing_720x480p.jpg" width="720" height="480"/> <figcaption class="Figure-caption">Stakeholders lobby for LB609 in Nebraska. (Left to right) Jina Ragland, AARP Nebraska; Todd Stubbendieck, AARP Nebraska; Josh Planos, Better Business Bureau; Cindy Koenig-Warnke, Lincoln Police Department; Senator Eliot Bostar, Nebraska Legislature; Sheriff Aaron Hanson, Douglas County Sheriff’s Office; June Ryan, AARP Nebraska; and Dexter Schrodt, Nebraska Independent Community Bankers.</figcaption> </figure> </div> </div><p>In 2023 alone, the FBI received over 5,500 complaints involving cryptocurrency kiosks, with reported losses amounting to over $189 million. Alarmingly, more than 65% of these losses were incurred by individuals aged 60 and above. Overall, the FBI reported $5.6 billion in crypto-fraud losses in the same year.<br><br>Nebraskans themselves reported 239 digital currency scam complaints in 2023, totaling approximately $14.6 million in losses. The actual losses are likely higher, as many victims are hesitant to report scams due to embarrassment. <br><br>Let's put an end to cryptocurrency kiosk fraud in our Cornhusker state!<br><br>Not sure if you've been a victim of fraud? Call 877-908-3360 to speak with a specialist at the <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<sup>TM</sup> Helpline</b></a></span></span>. <br><br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><bsp-inline-h2 class="inline-heading"><b>Types of Cryptocurrency Kiosk Fraud</b></bsp-inline-h2></span></span></p><div class="Enhancement" data-align-left > <div class="Enhancement-item"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide" style="--color:var(--grey)" data-horizontal-align="right" data-button-style=default > <div class="PromoImageOnSide-content"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-media"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/41c7182/2147483647/strip/true/crop/600x336+0+0/resize/600x336!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F82%2F4a%2Fd9a28cef41c89f51d089d7f3276a%2Ffnl-romancescam-600x336p.jpg" width="600" height="336" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/0ccb3ce/2147483647/strip/true/crop/600x336+0+0/resize/1200x672!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F82%2F4a%2Fd9a28cef41c89f51d089d7f3276a%2Ffnl-romancescam-600x336p.jpg 2x" ></div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-info"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-title"> <span class="Link">Romance and Pig-Butchering Scams</span> </div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-description">Bad actors build a trusting relationship with their victims over time, often through social media or dating apps. They lure individuals into cryptocurrency investment schemes, promising high returns, or ask for money through gift cards or cryptocurrency to help a "tough" situation. Once the individual invests a substantial amount or has no money left to give, the scammer cuts off all contact leaving the individual with significant financial loss.</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div><div class="Enhancement" data-align-left > <div class="Enhancement-item"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide" style="--color:var(--grey)" data-horizontal-align="right" data-button-style=default > <div class="PromoImageOnSide-content"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-media"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/057dc05/2147483647/strip/true/crop/600x336+0+0/resize/600x336!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F14%2F07%2F73825d5b47f193c623c635c63ef9%2Ffnl-govtimpostercam-600x336p.jpg" width="600" height="336" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/4f39cbc/2147483647/strip/true/crop/600x336+0+0/resize/1200x672!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F14%2F07%2F73825d5b47f193c623c635c63ef9%2Ffnl-govtimpostercam-600x336p.jpg 2x" ></div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-info"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-title"> <span class="Link">Government Imposter Scams</span> </div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-description">Beware of fraudulent communications from bad actors posing as representatives of the IRS, Social Security Administration, or other government agencies. These malicious individuals may contact you via phone, text, email, or postal mail, falsely claiming that there is an issue with your Social Security number, an unpaid fine, failure to appear for jury duty, etc. and threaten arrest or legal action. They then propose a resolution by asking you to make an immediate payment, often through cryptocurrency or gift cards.</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div><div class="Enhancement" data-align-left > <div class="Enhancement-item"> <div class="ListGrid" data-column-count="2" style="--color:var(--grey)" > <div class="ListGrid-title">In the News</div> <div class="ListGrid-items"> <div class="ListGrid-items-item"> <div class="RichTextModule" style="background-color:var(--white)"> <div class="RichTextModule-items"><p class="cms-textAlign-left"><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.yahoo.com/news/pillen-signs-protections-against-cryptocurrency-163533904.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>Pillen Signs Protections Against Cryptocurrency Fraud into Nebraska Law</b></a></span></span> (Yahoo! News, 3/12/25)</p></div> </div> </div> <div class="ListGrid-items-item"> <div class="RichTextModule" style="background-color:var(--white)"> <div class="RichTextModule-items"><p class="cms-textAlign-left"><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/nebraska/nebraska-governor-signs-cryptocurrency-fraud-prevention-bill-into-law" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>Nebraska Governor Signs Cryptocurrency Fraud Prevention Bill into Law</b></a></span></span><b> </b>(AARP, 3/12/25)</p></div> </div> </div> <div class="ListGrid-items-item"> <div class="RichTextModule" style="background-color:var(--white)"> <div class="RichTextModule-items"><p class="cms-textAlign-left"><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.wowt.com/2025/03/11/grandma-posse-making-sure-every-bitcoin-atm-omaha-has-scam-warning-sticker/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>'Grandma Posse' Making Sure Every Bitcoin ATM in Omaha Has Scam Warning Sticker</b></a></span></span> (WOWT First Alert 6, 3/10/25)</p></div> </div> </div> <div class="ListGrid-items-item"> <div class="RichTextModule" style="background-color:var(--white)"> <div class="RichTextModule-items"><p class="cms-textAlign-left"><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.msn.com/en-us/technology/cryptocurrencies/nebraska-legislature-passes-cryptocurrency-regulation-bill/ar-AA1AsOrT" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>Nebraska Legislature Passes Cryptocurrency Regulation Bill</b></a></span></span><b> </b>(msn.com, 3/7/25)</p></div> </div> </div> <div class="ListGrid-items-item"> <div class="RichTextModule" style="background-color:var(--white)"> <div class="RichTextModule-items"><p class="cms-textAlign-left"><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/nebraska/nebraska-lawmakers-unite-to-pass-cryptocurrency-fraud-prevention-legislation" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>Nebraska Lawmakers Unite to Pass Cryptocurrency Fraud Prevention Legislation</b></a></span></span> (AARP Nebraska, 3/6/25)</p></div> </div> </div> <div class="ListGrid-items-item"> <div class="RichTextModule" style="background-color:var(--white)"> <div class="RichTextModule-items"><p class="cms-textAlign-left"><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.publicnewsservice.org/2025-03-06/senior-issues/aarp-nebraska-ups-focus-on-crypto-currency-scams/a95644-1" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>AARP Nebraska Ups Focus on Crypto Currency Scams</b></a></span></span> (Public News Service, 3/6/25)</p></div> </div> </div> <div class="ListGrid-items-item"> <div class="RichTextModule" style="background-color:var(--white)"> <div class="RichTextModule-items"><p class="cms-textAlign-left"><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/politics-society/advocacy/info-2024/states-crack-down-crypto-atm.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>AARP Fights Back Against Scammers Who Use Crypto ATMs to Steal Millions</b></a></span></span><b> </b>(AARP, 2/5/25)</p></div> </div> </div> <div class="ListGrid-items-item"> <div class="RichTextModule" style="background-color:var(--white)"> <div class="RichTextModule-items"><p class="cms-textAlign-left"><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.publicnewsservice.org/2025-02-03/consumer/ne-lawmakers-look-at-tougher-regulation-of-crypto-kiosks/a94962-1" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>NE Lawmakers Look at Tougher Regulation of "Crypto Kiosks"</b></a></span></span><b> </b>(Public News Service, 2/3/25)</p></div> </div> </div> <div class="ListGrid-items-item"> <div class="RichTextModule" style="background-color:var(--white)"> <div class="RichTextModule-items"><p class="cms-textAlign-left"><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.kioskmarketplace.com/news/nebraska-legislature-to-consider-bill-regulating-cryptocurrency-kiosks/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>Nebraska Legislature to Consider Bill Regulating Cryptocurrency Kiosks</b></a></span></span><b> </b>(Kiosk Marketplace, 1/31/25)</p></div> </div> </div> <div class="ListGrid-items-item"> <div class="RichTextModule" style="background-color:var(--white)"> <div class="RichTextModule-items"><p class="cms-textAlign-left"><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/nebraska/nebraska-legislation-targets-cryptocurrency-kiosk-fraud-with-new-consumer-safeguards"><b>Nebraska Legislation Targets Cryptocurrency Kiosk Fraud with New Consumer Safeguards</b></a></span></span><b> </b>(AARP Nebraska, 1/30/25)</p></div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="ListGrid-pagination"></div> </div> </div> </div><p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><bsp-inline-h2 class="inline-heading">FRAUD PREVENTION RESOURCES & REPORTING</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/about-fraud-watch-network.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">AARP Fraud Watch Network<sup>TM</sup></a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://protectthegoodlife.nebraska.gov/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Protect the Good Life | Office of the Nebraska Attorney General</a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.omahasheriff.org/crimes-and-prevention" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Douglas County Sheriff's Office Scam Line:</a></span></span> 402-444-SCAM (7226)</li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.bbb.org/scamtracker/reportscam" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Better Business Bureau<sup>®</sup> Scam Tracker</a></span></span></li></ul></div> </div> </p></span> </div> </div> <p><i>This story is provided by AARP Nebraska. 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'' : 'none')">Context</a><pre id="cakeErr680dbd8b4e29e-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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'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', 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), 'urls' => array( (int) 0 => 'lincoln-ne', (int) 1 => 'linclon-ne', (int) 2 => 'linculn-ne', (int) 3 => 'university-place-ne', (int) 4 => 'bethany-ne', (int) 5 => 'state-house-ne', (int) 6 => 'rokeby-ne', (int) 7 => 'air-park-ne', (int) 8 => 'cheney-ne', (int) 9 => 'prairie-home-ne', (int) 10 => 'emerald-ne', (int) 11 => 'havelock-ne', (int) 12 => 'univ-of-ne-e-campus-ne', (int) 13 => 'university-of-nebraska-ne', (int) 14 => 'nebraska-book-co-ne' ), 'town_ids' => array( (int) 0 => '29920', (int) 1 => '29921', (int) 2 => '29922', (int) 3 => '29923', (int) 4 => '29924', (int) 5 => '29925', (int) 6 => '29926', (int) 7 => '29927', (int) 8 => '29928', (int) 9 => '29929', (int) 10 => '29930', (int) 11 => '29931', (int) 12 => '29932', (int) 13 => '29933', (int) 14 => '29934', (int) 15 => '29935', (int) 16 => '29936', (int) 17 => '29937', (int) 18 => '29938', (int) 19 => '29939', (int) 20 => '29940', (int) 21 => '29941', (int) 22 => '29942', (int) 23 => '29943', (int) 24 => '29944', (int) 25 => '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 ?? 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Introduced by State Senator Eliot Bostar and endorsed by AARP Nebraska, the bill successfully passed its final reading on March 6.<br><br>This crucial legislation was designed to implement consumer protections from scams involving gift cards and cryptocurrency kiosks—also known as digital currency ATMs. Similar in appearance to a bank ATM, they allow people to conduct cryptocurrency transactions, such as sending money through a digital wallet. Once the money is gone, it's very hard to track and recoup.<br><br>Prior to this law, these kiosks have been largely unregulated at the state level compared to traditional financial institutions, lacking sufficient consumer fraud protections. Because of this, criminals have been using them to commit fraud and steal millions of dollars through highly sophisticated scams.<br><br>Todd Stubbendieck, State Director of AARP Nebraska, shared “This is a significant victory for Nebraskans and law enforcement. With stronger protections against cryptocurrency theft, we are better equipped to safeguard Nebraskans’ hard-earned life savings, especially for those aged 50 and older, from financial exploitation.”<br></p><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><figure class="Figure" data-alignment="center"> <img src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/05/30/150c615f4506ac9d35b79fd611f0/3-6-25-finalreading-lb609passes-1920x1080p.jpg" alt="3-6-25_FinalReading_LB609Passes_1920x1080p.jpg" width="1920" height="1080"/> <figcaption class="Figure-caption">LB609 unanimously passes the final stage of debate by the Nebraska Legislature on March 6, 2025.</figcaption> </figure> </div> </div><p>Cryptocurrency kiosks can be found nearly anywhere that you frequent, such as supermarkets, convenience stores, gas stations, bars, and restaurants. They look like a bank ATM, but they allow people to conduct cryptocurrency transactions, such as sending money through a digital wallet. Once the money is gone, it's very hard to track back and recoup.<br><br><b>Consumer Protections Outlined in LB609:</b><br></p><ul><li><b>Licensing of State Operators:</b> Ensures only vetted operators manage these kiosks.</li><li><b>Daily Transaction Limits:</b> Protects consumers from large-scale theft.</li><li><b>Fraud Warning Notices:</b> Increases awareness about potential scams.</li><li><b>Transaction Receipts:</b> Provides traceability to assist law enforcement with criminal investigations.</li><li><b>Fee Caps:</b> Prevents excessive charges.</li><li><b>Refunds:</b> Requires cryptocurrency operators to issue refunds for transactions identified as fraudulent.</li></ul><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><figure class="Figure" data-alignment="center"> <img src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/25/97/7a9eed60470eaa8582a24ff481f2/fnl-webfeb3hearing-720x480p.jpg" alt="fnl_webfeb3hearing_720x480p.jpg" width="720" height="480"/> <figcaption class="Figure-caption">Stakeholders lobby for LB609 in Nebraska. (Left to right) Jina Ragland, AARP Nebraska; Todd Stubbendieck, AARP Nebraska; Josh Planos, Better Business Bureau; Cindy Koenig-Warnke, Lincoln Police Department; Senator Eliot Bostar, Nebraska Legislature; Sheriff Aaron Hanson, Douglas County Sheriff’s Office; June Ryan, AARP Nebraska; and Dexter Schrodt, Nebraska Independent Community Bankers.</figcaption> </figure> </div> </div><p>In 2023 alone, the FBI received over 5,500 complaints involving cryptocurrency kiosks, with reported losses amounting to over $189 million. Alarmingly, more than 65% of these losses were incurred by individuals aged 60 and above. Overall, the FBI reported $5.6 billion in crypto-fraud losses in the same year.<br><br>Nebraskans themselves reported 239 digital currency scam complaints in 2023, totaling approximately $14.6 million in losses. The actual losses are likely higher, as many victims are hesitant to report scams due to embarrassment. <br><br>Let's put an end to cryptocurrency kiosk fraud in our Cornhusker state!<br><br>Not sure if you've been a victim of fraud? Call 877-908-3360 to speak with a specialist at the <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<sup>TM</sup> Helpline</b></a></span></span>. <br><br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><bsp-inline-h2 class="inline-heading"><b>Types of Cryptocurrency Kiosk Fraud</b></bsp-inline-h2></span></span></p><div class="Enhancement" data-align-left > <div class="Enhancement-item"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide" style="--color:var(--grey)" data-horizontal-align="right" data-button-style=default > <div class="PromoImageOnSide-content"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-media"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/41c7182/2147483647/strip/true/crop/600x336+0+0/resize/600x336!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F82%2F4a%2Fd9a28cef41c89f51d089d7f3276a%2Ffnl-romancescam-600x336p.jpg" width="600" height="336" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/0ccb3ce/2147483647/strip/true/crop/600x336+0+0/resize/1200x672!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F82%2F4a%2Fd9a28cef41c89f51d089d7f3276a%2Ffnl-romancescam-600x336p.jpg 2x" ></div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-info"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-title"> <span class="Link">Romance and Pig-Butchering Scams</span> </div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-description">Bad actors build a trusting relationship with their victims over time, often through social media or dating apps. They lure individuals into cryptocurrency investment schemes, promising high returns, or ask for money through gift cards or cryptocurrency to help a "tough" situation. Once the individual invests a substantial amount or has no money left to give, the scammer cuts off all contact leaving the individual with significant financial loss.</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div><div class="Enhancement" data-align-left > <div class="Enhancement-item"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide" style="--color:var(--grey)" data-horizontal-align="right" data-button-style=default > <div class="PromoImageOnSide-content"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-media"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/057dc05/2147483647/strip/true/crop/600x336+0+0/resize/600x336!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F14%2F07%2F73825d5b47f193c623c635c63ef9%2Ffnl-govtimpostercam-600x336p.jpg" width="600" height="336" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/4f39cbc/2147483647/strip/true/crop/600x336+0+0/resize/1200x672!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F14%2F07%2F73825d5b47f193c623c635c63ef9%2Ffnl-govtimpostercam-600x336p.jpg 2x" ></div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-info"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-title"> <span class="Link">Government Imposter Scams</span> </div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-description">Beware of fraudulent communications from bad actors posing as representatives of the IRS, Social Security Administration, or other government agencies. These malicious individuals may contact you via phone, text, email, or postal mail, falsely claiming that there is an issue with your Social Security number, an unpaid fine, failure to appear for jury duty, etc. and threaten arrest or legal action. They then propose a resolution by asking you to make an immediate payment, often through cryptocurrency or gift cards.</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div><div class="Enhancement" data-align-left > <div class="Enhancement-item"> <div class="ListGrid" data-column-count="2" style="--color:var(--grey)" > <div class="ListGrid-title">In the News</div> <div class="ListGrid-items"> <div class="ListGrid-items-item"> <div class="RichTextModule" style="background-color:var(--white)"> <div class="RichTextModule-items"><p class="cms-textAlign-left"><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.yahoo.com/news/pillen-signs-protections-against-cryptocurrency-163533904.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>Pillen Signs Protections Against Cryptocurrency Fraud into Nebraska Law</b></a></span></span> (Yahoo! News, 3/12/25)</p></div> </div> </div> <div class="ListGrid-items-item"> <div class="RichTextModule" style="background-color:var(--white)"> <div class="RichTextModule-items"><p class="cms-textAlign-left"><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/nebraska/nebraska-governor-signs-cryptocurrency-fraud-prevention-bill-into-law" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>Nebraska Governor Signs Cryptocurrency Fraud Prevention Bill into Law</b></a></span></span><b> </b>(AARP, 3/12/25)</p></div> </div> </div> <div class="ListGrid-items-item"> <div class="RichTextModule" style="background-color:var(--white)"> <div class="RichTextModule-items"><p class="cms-textAlign-left"><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.wowt.com/2025/03/11/grandma-posse-making-sure-every-bitcoin-atm-omaha-has-scam-warning-sticker/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>'Grandma Posse' Making Sure Every Bitcoin ATM in Omaha Has Scam Warning Sticker</b></a></span></span> (WOWT First Alert 6, 3/10/25)</p></div> </div> </div> <div class="ListGrid-items-item"> <div class="RichTextModule" style="background-color:var(--white)"> <div class="RichTextModule-items"><p class="cms-textAlign-left"><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.msn.com/en-us/technology/cryptocurrencies/nebraska-legislature-passes-cryptocurrency-regulation-bill/ar-AA1AsOrT" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>Nebraska Legislature Passes Cryptocurrency Regulation Bill</b></a></span></span><b> </b>(msn.com, 3/7/25)</p></div> </div> </div> <div class="ListGrid-items-item"> <div class="RichTextModule" style="background-color:var(--white)"> <div class="RichTextModule-items"><p class="cms-textAlign-left"><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/nebraska/nebraska-lawmakers-unite-to-pass-cryptocurrency-fraud-prevention-legislation" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>Nebraska Lawmakers Unite to Pass Cryptocurrency Fraud Prevention Legislation</b></a></span></span> (AARP Nebraska, 3/6/25)</p></div> </div> </div> <div class="ListGrid-items-item"> <div class="RichTextModule" style="background-color:var(--white)"> <div class="RichTextModule-items"><p class="cms-textAlign-left"><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.publicnewsservice.org/2025-03-06/senior-issues/aarp-nebraska-ups-focus-on-crypto-currency-scams/a95644-1" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>AARP Nebraska Ups Focus on Crypto Currency Scams</b></a></span></span> (Public News Service, 3/6/25)</p></div> </div> </div> <div class="ListGrid-items-item"> <div class="RichTextModule" style="background-color:var(--white)"> <div class="RichTextModule-items"><p class="cms-textAlign-left"><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/politics-society/advocacy/info-2024/states-crack-down-crypto-atm.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>AARP Fights Back Against Scammers Who Use Crypto ATMs to Steal Millions</b></a></span></span><b> </b>(AARP, 2/5/25)</p></div> </div> </div> <div class="ListGrid-items-item"> <div class="RichTextModule" style="background-color:var(--white)"> <div class="RichTextModule-items"><p class="cms-textAlign-left"><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.publicnewsservice.org/2025-02-03/consumer/ne-lawmakers-look-at-tougher-regulation-of-crypto-kiosks/a94962-1" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>NE Lawmakers Look at Tougher Regulation of "Crypto Kiosks"</b></a></span></span><b> </b>(Public News Service, 2/3/25)</p></div> </div> </div> <div class="ListGrid-items-item"> <div class="RichTextModule" style="background-color:var(--white)"> <div class="RichTextModule-items"><p class="cms-textAlign-left"><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.kioskmarketplace.com/news/nebraska-legislature-to-consider-bill-regulating-cryptocurrency-kiosks/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>Nebraska Legislature to Consider Bill Regulating Cryptocurrency Kiosks</b></a></span></span><b> </b>(Kiosk Marketplace, 1/31/25)</p></div> </div> </div> <div class="ListGrid-items-item"> <div class="RichTextModule" style="background-color:var(--white)"> <div class="RichTextModule-items"><p class="cms-textAlign-left"><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/nebraska/nebraska-legislation-targets-cryptocurrency-kiosk-fraud-with-new-consumer-safeguards"><b>Nebraska Legislation Targets Cryptocurrency Kiosk Fraud with New Consumer Safeguards</b></a></span></span><b> </b>(AARP Nebraska, 1/30/25)</p></div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="ListGrid-pagination"></div> </div> </div> </div><p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><bsp-inline-h2 class="inline-heading">FRAUD PREVENTION RESOURCES & REPORTING</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/about-fraud-watch-network.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">AARP Fraud Watch Network<sup>TM</sup></a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://protectthegoodlife.nebraska.gov/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Protect the Good Life | Office of the Nebraska Attorney General</a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.omahasheriff.org/crimes-and-prevention" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Douglas County Sheriff's Office Scam Line:</a></span></span> 402-444-SCAM (7226)</li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.bbb.org/scamtracker/reportscam" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Better Business Bureau<sup>®</sup> Scam Tracker</a></span></span></li></ul></div> </div> </p></span> </div> </div> <p><i>This story is provided by AARP Nebraska. 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'' : 'none')">Context</a><pre id="cakeErr680dbd8b4e29e-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">$keyword</span><span style="color: #007700">) ? </span><span style="color: #0000BB">self</span><span style="color: #007700">::</span><span style="color: #0000BB">replace</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$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">$text</span><span style="color: #007700">);</span></span></code></span></pre><pre id="cakeErr680dbd8b4e29e-context" class="cake-context" style="display: none;">$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', 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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> ' $scripts_for_layout = '<title>Nebraska Cryptocurrency Scams on the Rise</title> <meta name="page_title" content="Nebraska Cryptocurrency Scams on the Rise"/> <meta name="robots" content="noindex, nofollow"/> <meta content="If you can spot a scam, you can stop a scam. 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"Resource/aarp2_master.resource.footer.root.html");$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">Nebraska Cryptocurrency Scams on the Rise</h1></header> <div class="posted-on"> Posted on 03/11/25 by <b>Jess Kinser</b> </div> </div> <div class="module-spacer"> <span class="blog-content"><p><div class="RichTextArticleBody"> <div class="RichTextArticleBody-body"><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><figure class="Figure" data-alignment="center"> <img src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/e6/74/8a71604f4e549b162dbaff615c32/fnl-webheroimg-cryptokioskfraud-720x480p.jpg" alt="Cryptocurrency Kiosk Fraud Illustration" width="720" height="480"/> </figure> </div> </div><p></p><p class="cms-textAlign-center"><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><bsp-inline-h2 class="inline-heading"><b>If you can <u>spot</u> a scam, you can <u>stop</u> a scam.</b> </bsp-inline-h2></span></span></p><p>Fraudsters continue to employ familiar scam tactics—such as romance scams, investment schemes, and government impersonations—but are now increasingly soliciting payments through cryptocurrency kiosks.<br><br>On March 11, Governor Jim Pillen signed Nebraska Legislative Bill 609, the Controllable Electronic Record Fraud Prevention Act, into law. Introduced by State Senator Eliot Bostar and endorsed by AARP Nebraska, the bill successfully passed its final reading on March 6.<br><br>This crucial legislation was designed to implement consumer protections from scams involving gift cards and cryptocurrency kiosks—also known as digital currency ATMs. Similar in appearance to a bank ATM, they allow people to conduct cryptocurrency transactions, such as sending money through a digital wallet. Once the money is gone, it's very hard to track and recoup.<br><br>Prior to this law, these kiosks have been largely unregulated at the state level compared to traditional financial institutions, lacking sufficient consumer fraud protections. Because of this, criminals have been using them to commit fraud and steal millions of dollars through highly sophisticated scams.<br><br>Todd Stubbendieck, State Director of AARP Nebraska, shared “This is a significant victory for Nebraskans and law enforcement. With stronger protections against cryptocurrency theft, we are better equipped to safeguard Nebraskans’ hard-earned life savings, especially for those aged 50 and older, from financial exploitation.”<br></p><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><figure class="Figure" data-alignment="center"> <img src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/05/30/150c615f4506ac9d35b79fd611f0/3-6-25-finalreading-lb609passes-1920x1080p.jpg" alt="3-6-25_FinalReading_LB609Passes_1920x1080p.jpg" width="1920" height="1080"/> <figcaption class="Figure-caption">LB609 unanimously passes the final stage of debate by the Nebraska Legislature on March 6, 2025.</figcaption> </figure> </div> </div><p>Cryptocurrency kiosks can be found nearly anywhere that you frequent, such as supermarkets, convenience stores, gas stations, bars, and restaurants. They look like a bank ATM, but they allow people to conduct cryptocurrency transactions, such as sending money through a digital wallet. Once the money is gone, it's very hard to track back and recoup.<br><br><b>Consumer Protections Outlined in LB609:</b><br></p><ul><li><b>Licensing of State Operators:</b> Ensures only vetted operators manage these kiosks.</li><li><b>Daily Transaction Limits:</b> Protects consumers from large-scale theft.</li><li><b>Fraud Warning Notices:</b> Increases awareness about potential scams.</li><li><b>Transaction Receipts:</b> Provides traceability to assist law enforcement with criminal investigations.</li><li><b>Fee Caps:</b> Prevents excessive charges.</li><li><b>Refunds:</b> Requires cryptocurrency operators to issue refunds for transactions identified as fraudulent.</li></ul><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><figure class="Figure" data-alignment="center"> <img src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/25/97/7a9eed60470eaa8582a24ff481f2/fnl-webfeb3hearing-720x480p.jpg" alt="fnl_webfeb3hearing_720x480p.jpg" width="720" height="480"/> <figcaption class="Figure-caption">Stakeholders lobby for LB609 in Nebraska. (Left to right) Jina Ragland, AARP Nebraska; Todd Stubbendieck, AARP Nebraska; Josh Planos, Better Business Bureau; Cindy Koenig-Warnke, Lincoln Police Department; Senator Eliot Bostar, Nebraska Legislature; Sheriff Aaron Hanson, Douglas County Sheriff’s Office; June Ryan, AARP Nebraska; and Dexter Schrodt, Nebraska Independent Community Bankers.</figcaption> </figure> </div> </div><p>In 2023 alone, the FBI received over 5,500 complaints involving cryptocurrency kiosks, with reported losses amounting to over $189 million. Alarmingly, more than 65% of these losses were incurred by individuals aged 60 and above. Overall, the FBI reported $5.6 billion in crypto-fraud losses in the same year.<br><br>Nebraskans themselves reported 239 digital currency scam complaints in 2023, totaling approximately $14.6 million in losses. The actual losses are likely higher, as many victims are hesitant to report scams due to embarrassment. <br><br>Let's put an end to cryptocurrency kiosk fraud in our Cornhusker state!<br><br>Not sure if you've been a victim of fraud? Call 877-908-3360 to speak with a specialist at the <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<sup>TM</sup> Helpline</b></a></span></span>. <br><br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><bsp-inline-h2 class="inline-heading"><b>Types of Cryptocurrency Kiosk Fraud</b></bsp-inline-h2></span></span></p><div class="Enhancement" data-align-left > <div class="Enhancement-item"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide" style="--color:var(--grey)" data-horizontal-align="right" data-button-style=default > <div class="PromoImageOnSide-content"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-media"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/41c7182/2147483647/strip/true/crop/600x336+0+0/resize/600x336!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F82%2F4a%2Fd9a28cef41c89f51d089d7f3276a%2Ffnl-romancescam-600x336p.jpg" width="600" height="336" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/0ccb3ce/2147483647/strip/true/crop/600x336+0+0/resize/1200x672!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F82%2F4a%2Fd9a28cef41c89f51d089d7f3276a%2Ffnl-romancescam-600x336p.jpg 2x" ></div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-info"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-title"> <span class="Link">Romance and Pig-Butchering Scams</span> </div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-description">Bad actors build a trusting relationship with their victims over time, often through social media or dating apps. They lure individuals into cryptocurrency investment schemes, promising high returns, or ask for money through gift cards or cryptocurrency to help a "tough" situation. Once the individual invests a substantial amount or has no money left to give, the scammer cuts off all contact leaving the individual with significant financial loss.</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div><div class="Enhancement" data-align-left > <div class="Enhancement-item"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide" style="--color:var(--grey)" data-horizontal-align="right" data-button-style=default > <div class="PromoImageOnSide-content"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-media"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/057dc05/2147483647/strip/true/crop/600x336+0+0/resize/600x336!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F14%2F07%2F73825d5b47f193c623c635c63ef9%2Ffnl-govtimpostercam-600x336p.jpg" width="600" height="336" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/4f39cbc/2147483647/strip/true/crop/600x336+0+0/resize/1200x672!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F14%2F07%2F73825d5b47f193c623c635c63ef9%2Ffnl-govtimpostercam-600x336p.jpg 2x" ></div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-info"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-title"> <span class="Link">Government Imposter Scams</span> </div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-description">Beware of fraudulent communications from bad actors posing as representatives of the IRS, Social Security Administration, or other government agencies. These malicious individuals may contact you via phone, text, email, or postal mail, falsely claiming that there is an issue with your Social Security number, an unpaid fine, failure to appear for jury duty, etc. and threaten arrest or legal action. They then propose a resolution by asking you to make an immediate payment, often through cryptocurrency or gift cards.</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div><div class="Enhancement" data-align-left > <div class="Enhancement-item"> <div class="ListGrid" data-column-count="2" style="--color:var(--grey)" > <div class="ListGrid-title">In the News</div> <div class="ListGrid-items"> <div class="ListGrid-items-item"> <div class="RichTextModule" style="background-color:var(--white)"> <div class="RichTextModule-items"><p class="cms-textAlign-left"><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.yahoo.com/news/pillen-signs-protections-against-cryptocurrency-163533904.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>Pillen Signs Protections Against Cryptocurrency Fraud into Nebraska Law</b></a></span></span> (Yahoo! News, 3/12/25)</p></div> </div> </div> <div class="ListGrid-items-item"> <div class="RichTextModule" style="background-color:var(--white)"> <div class="RichTextModule-items"><p class="cms-textAlign-left"><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/nebraska/nebraska-governor-signs-cryptocurrency-fraud-prevention-bill-into-law" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>Nebraska Governor Signs Cryptocurrency Fraud Prevention Bill into Law</b></a></span></span><b> </b>(AARP, 3/12/25)</p></div> </div> </div> <div class="ListGrid-items-item"> <div class="RichTextModule" style="background-color:var(--white)"> <div class="RichTextModule-items"><p class="cms-textAlign-left"><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.wowt.com/2025/03/11/grandma-posse-making-sure-every-bitcoin-atm-omaha-has-scam-warning-sticker/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>'Grandma Posse' Making Sure Every Bitcoin ATM in Omaha Has Scam Warning Sticker</b></a></span></span> (WOWT First Alert 6, 3/10/25)</p></div> </div> </div> <div class="ListGrid-items-item"> <div class="RichTextModule" style="background-color:var(--white)"> <div class="RichTextModule-items"><p class="cms-textAlign-left"><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.msn.com/en-us/technology/cryptocurrencies/nebraska-legislature-passes-cryptocurrency-regulation-bill/ar-AA1AsOrT" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>Nebraska Legislature Passes Cryptocurrency Regulation Bill</b></a></span></span><b> </b>(msn.com, 3/7/25)</p></div> </div> </div> <div class="ListGrid-items-item"> <div class="RichTextModule" style="background-color:var(--white)"> <div class="RichTextModule-items"><p class="cms-textAlign-left"><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/nebraska/nebraska-lawmakers-unite-to-pass-cryptocurrency-fraud-prevention-legislation" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>Nebraska Lawmakers Unite to Pass Cryptocurrency Fraud Prevention Legislation</b></a></span></span> (AARP Nebraska, 3/6/25)</p></div> </div> </div> <div class="ListGrid-items-item"> <div class="RichTextModule" style="background-color:var(--white)"> <div class="RichTextModule-items"><p class="cms-textAlign-left"><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.publicnewsservice.org/2025-03-06/senior-issues/aarp-nebraska-ups-focus-on-crypto-currency-scams/a95644-1" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>AARP Nebraska Ups Focus on Crypto Currency Scams</b></a></span></span> (Public News Service, 3/6/25)</p></div> </div> </div> <div class="ListGrid-items-item"> <div class="RichTextModule" style="background-color:var(--white)"> <div class="RichTextModule-items"><p class="cms-textAlign-left"><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/politics-society/advocacy/info-2024/states-crack-down-crypto-atm.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>AARP Fights Back Against Scammers Who Use Crypto ATMs to Steal Millions</b></a></span></span><b> </b>(AARP, 2/5/25)</p></div> </div> </div> <div class="ListGrid-items-item"> <div class="RichTextModule" style="background-color:var(--white)"> <div class="RichTextModule-items"><p class="cms-textAlign-left"><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.publicnewsservice.org/2025-02-03/consumer/ne-lawmakers-look-at-tougher-regulation-of-crypto-kiosks/a94962-1" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>NE Lawmakers Look at Tougher Regulation of "Crypto Kiosks"</b></a></span></span><b> </b>(Public News Service, 2/3/25)</p></div> </div> </div> <div class="ListGrid-items-item"> <div class="RichTextModule" style="background-color:var(--white)"> <div class="RichTextModule-items"><p class="cms-textAlign-left"><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.kioskmarketplace.com/news/nebraska-legislature-to-consider-bill-regulating-cryptocurrency-kiosks/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>Nebraska Legislature to Consider Bill Regulating Cryptocurrency Kiosks</b></a></span></span><b> </b>(Kiosk Marketplace, 1/31/25)</p></div> </div> </div> <div class="ListGrid-items-item"> <div class="RichTextModule" style="background-color:var(--white)"> <div class="RichTextModule-items"><p class="cms-textAlign-left"><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/nebraska/nebraska-legislation-targets-cryptocurrency-kiosk-fraud-with-new-consumer-safeguards"><b>Nebraska Legislation Targets Cryptocurrency Kiosk Fraud with New Consumer Safeguards</b></a></span></span><b> </b>(AARP Nebraska, 1/30/25)</p></div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="ListGrid-pagination"></div> </div> </div> </div><p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><bsp-inline-h2 class="inline-heading">FRAUD PREVENTION RESOURCES & REPORTING</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/about-fraud-watch-network.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">AARP Fraud Watch Network<sup>TM</sup></a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://protectthegoodlife.nebraska.gov/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Protect the Good Life | Office of the Nebraska Attorney General</a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.omahasheriff.org/crimes-and-prevention" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Douglas County Sheriff's Office Scam Line:</a></span></span> 402-444-SCAM (7226)</li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.bbb.org/scamtracker/reportscam" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Better Business Bureau<sup>®</sup> Scam Tracker</a></span></span></li></ul></div> </div> </p></span> </div> </div> <p><i>This story is provided by AARP Nebraska. 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'' : 'none')">Context</a><pre id="cakeErr680dbd8b4e29e-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">$keyword</span><span style="color: #007700">) ? </span><span style="color: #0000BB">self</span><span style="color: #007700">::</span><span style="color: #0000BB">replace</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$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">$text</span><span style="color: #007700">);</span></span></code></span></pre><pre id="cakeErr680dbd8b4e29e-context" class="cake-context" style="display: none;">$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', 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Introduced by State Senator Eliot Bostar and endorsed by AARP Nebraska, the bill successfully passed its final reading on March 6.<br><br>This crucial legislation was designed to implement consumer protections from scams involving gift cards and cryptocurrency kiosks—also known as digital currency ATMs. Similar in appearance to a bank ATM, they allow people to conduct cryptocurrency transactions, such as sending money through a digital wallet. Once the money is gone, it's very hard to track and recoup.<br><br>Prior to this law, these kiosks have been largely unregulated at the state level compared to traditional financial institutions, lacking sufficient consumer fraud protections. Because of this, criminals have been using them to commit fraud and steal millions of dollars through highly sophisticated scams.<br><br>Todd Stubbendieck, State Director of AARP Nebraska, shared “This is a significant victory for Nebraskans and law enforcement. With stronger protections against cryptocurrency theft, we are better equipped to safeguard Nebraskans’ hard-earned life savings, especially for those aged 50 and older, from financial exploitation.”<br></p><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><figure class="Figure" data-alignment="center"> <img src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/05/30/150c615f4506ac9d35b79fd611f0/3-6-25-finalreading-lb609passes-1920x1080p.jpg" alt="3-6-25_FinalReading_LB609Passes_1920x1080p.jpg" width="1920" height="1080"/> <figcaption class="Figure-caption">LB609 unanimously passes the final stage of debate by the Nebraska Legislature on March 6, 2025.</figcaption> </figure> </div> </div><p>Cryptocurrency kiosks can be found nearly anywhere that you frequent, such as supermarkets, convenience stores, gas stations, bars, and restaurants. They look like a bank ATM, but they allow people to conduct cryptocurrency transactions, such as sending money through a digital wallet. Once the money is gone, it's very hard to track back and recoup.<br><br><b>Consumer Protections Outlined in LB609:</b><br></p><ul><li><b>Licensing of State Operators:</b> Ensures only vetted operators manage these kiosks.</li><li><b>Daily Transaction Limits:</b> Protects consumers from large-scale theft.</li><li><b>Fraud Warning Notices:</b> Increases awareness about potential scams.</li><li><b>Transaction Receipts:</b> Provides traceability to assist law enforcement with criminal investigations.</li><li><b>Fee Caps:</b> Prevents excessive charges.</li><li><b>Refunds:</b> Requires cryptocurrency operators to issue refunds for transactions identified as fraudulent.</li></ul><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><figure class="Figure" data-alignment="center"> <img src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/25/97/7a9eed60470eaa8582a24ff481f2/fnl-webfeb3hearing-720x480p.jpg" alt="fnl_webfeb3hearing_720x480p.jpg" width="720" height="480"/> <figcaption class="Figure-caption">Stakeholders lobby for LB609 in Nebraska. (Left to right) Jina Ragland, AARP Nebraska; Todd Stubbendieck, AARP Nebraska; Josh Planos, Better Business Bureau; Cindy Koenig-Warnke, Lincoln Police Department; Senator Eliot Bostar, Nebraska Legislature; Sheriff Aaron Hanson, Douglas County Sheriff’s Office; June Ryan, AARP Nebraska; and Dexter Schrodt, Nebraska Independent Community Bankers.</figcaption> </figure> </div> </div><p>In 2023 alone, the FBI received over 5,500 complaints involving cryptocurrency kiosks, with reported losses amounting to over $189 million. Alarmingly, more than 65% of these losses were incurred by individuals aged 60 and above. Overall, the FBI reported $5.6 billion in crypto-fraud losses in the same year.<br><br>Nebraskans themselves reported 239 digital currency scam complaints in 2023, totaling approximately $14.6 million in losses. The actual losses are likely higher, as many victims are hesitant to report scams due to embarrassment. <br><br>Let's put an end to cryptocurrency kiosk fraud in our Cornhusker state!<br><br>Not sure if you've been a victim of fraud? Call 877-908-3360 to speak with a specialist at the <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<sup>TM</sup> Helpline</b></a></span></span>. <br><br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><bsp-inline-h2 class="inline-heading"><b>Types of Cryptocurrency Kiosk Fraud</b></bsp-inline-h2></span></span></p><div class="Enhancement" data-align-left > <div class="Enhancement-item"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide" style="--color:var(--grey)" data-horizontal-align="right" data-button-style=default > <div class="PromoImageOnSide-content"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-media"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/41c7182/2147483647/strip/true/crop/600x336+0+0/resize/600x336!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F82%2F4a%2Fd9a28cef41c89f51d089d7f3276a%2Ffnl-romancescam-600x336p.jpg" width="600" height="336" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/0ccb3ce/2147483647/strip/true/crop/600x336+0+0/resize/1200x672!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F82%2F4a%2Fd9a28cef41c89f51d089d7f3276a%2Ffnl-romancescam-600x336p.jpg 2x" ></div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-info"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-title"> <span class="Link">Romance and Pig-Butchering Scams</span> </div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-description">Bad actors build a trusting relationship with their victims over time, often through social media or dating apps. They lure individuals into cryptocurrency investment schemes, promising high returns, or ask for money through gift cards or cryptocurrency to help a "tough" situation. Once the individual invests a substantial amount or has no money left to give, the scammer cuts off all contact leaving the individual with significant financial loss.</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div><div class="Enhancement" data-align-left > <div class="Enhancement-item"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide" style="--color:var(--grey)" data-horizontal-align="right" data-button-style=default > <div class="PromoImageOnSide-content"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-media"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/057dc05/2147483647/strip/true/crop/600x336+0+0/resize/600x336!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F14%2F07%2F73825d5b47f193c623c635c63ef9%2Ffnl-govtimpostercam-600x336p.jpg" width="600" height="336" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/4f39cbc/2147483647/strip/true/crop/600x336+0+0/resize/1200x672!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F14%2F07%2F73825d5b47f193c623c635c63ef9%2Ffnl-govtimpostercam-600x336p.jpg 2x" ></div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-info"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-title"> <span class="Link">Government Imposter Scams</span> </div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-description">Beware of fraudulent communications from bad actors posing as representatives of the IRS, Social Security Administration, or other government agencies. These malicious individuals may contact you via phone, text, email, or postal mail, falsely claiming that there is an issue with your Social Security number, an unpaid fine, failure to appear for jury duty, etc. and threaten arrest or legal action. They then propose a resolution by asking you to make an immediate payment, often through cryptocurrency or gift cards.</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div><div class="Enhancement" data-align-left > <div class="Enhancement-item"> <div class="ListGrid" data-column-count="2" style="--color:var(--grey)" > <div class="ListGrid-title">In the News</div> <div class="ListGrid-items"> <div class="ListGrid-items-item"> <div class="RichTextModule" style="background-color:var(--white)"> <div class="RichTextModule-items"><p class="cms-textAlign-left"><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.yahoo.com/news/pillen-signs-protections-against-cryptocurrency-163533904.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>Pillen Signs Protections Against Cryptocurrency Fraud into Nebraska Law</b></a></span></span> (Yahoo! News, 3/12/25)</p></div> </div> </div> <div class="ListGrid-items-item"> <div class="RichTextModule" style="background-color:var(--white)"> <div class="RichTextModule-items"><p class="cms-textAlign-left"><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/nebraska/nebraska-governor-signs-cryptocurrency-fraud-prevention-bill-into-law" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>Nebraska Governor Signs Cryptocurrency Fraud Prevention Bill into Law</b></a></span></span><b> </b>(AARP, 3/12/25)</p></div> </div> </div> <div class="ListGrid-items-item"> <div class="RichTextModule" style="background-color:var(--white)"> <div class="RichTextModule-items"><p class="cms-textAlign-left"><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.wowt.com/2025/03/11/grandma-posse-making-sure-every-bitcoin-atm-omaha-has-scam-warning-sticker/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>'Grandma Posse' Making Sure Every Bitcoin ATM in Omaha Has Scam Warning Sticker</b></a></span></span> (WOWT First Alert 6, 3/10/25)</p></div> </div> </div> <div class="ListGrid-items-item"> <div class="RichTextModule" style="background-color:var(--white)"> <div class="RichTextModule-items"><p class="cms-textAlign-left"><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.msn.com/en-us/technology/cryptocurrencies/nebraska-legislature-passes-cryptocurrency-regulation-bill/ar-AA1AsOrT" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>Nebraska Legislature Passes Cryptocurrency Regulation Bill</b></a></span></span><b> </b>(msn.com, 3/7/25)</p></div> </div> </div> <div class="ListGrid-items-item"> <div class="RichTextModule" style="background-color:var(--white)"> <div class="RichTextModule-items"><p class="cms-textAlign-left"><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/nebraska/nebraska-lawmakers-unite-to-pass-cryptocurrency-fraud-prevention-legislation" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>Nebraska Lawmakers Unite to Pass Cryptocurrency Fraud Prevention Legislation</b></a></span></span> (AARP Nebraska, 3/6/25)</p></div> </div> </div> <div class="ListGrid-items-item"> <div class="RichTextModule" style="background-color:var(--white)"> <div class="RichTextModule-items"><p class="cms-textAlign-left"><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.publicnewsservice.org/2025-03-06/senior-issues/aarp-nebraska-ups-focus-on-crypto-currency-scams/a95644-1" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>AARP Nebraska Ups Focus on Crypto Currency Scams</b></a></span></span> (Public News Service, 3/6/25)</p></div> </div> </div> <div class="ListGrid-items-item"> <div class="RichTextModule" style="background-color:var(--white)"> <div class="RichTextModule-items"><p class="cms-textAlign-left"><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/politics-society/advocacy/info-2024/states-crack-down-crypto-atm.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>AARP Fights Back Against Scammers Who Use Crypto ATMs to Steal Millions</b></a></span></span><b> </b>(AARP, 2/5/25)</p></div> </div> </div> <div class="ListGrid-items-item"> <div class="RichTextModule" style="background-color:var(--white)"> <div class="RichTextModule-items"><p class="cms-textAlign-left"><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.publicnewsservice.org/2025-02-03/consumer/ne-lawmakers-look-at-tougher-regulation-of-crypto-kiosks/a94962-1" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>NE Lawmakers Look at Tougher Regulation of "Crypto Kiosks"</b></a></span></span><b> </b>(Public News Service, 2/3/25)</p></div> </div> </div> <div class="ListGrid-items-item"> <div class="RichTextModule" style="background-color:var(--white)"> <div class="RichTextModule-items"><p class="cms-textAlign-left"><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.kioskmarketplace.com/news/nebraska-legislature-to-consider-bill-regulating-cryptocurrency-kiosks/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>Nebraska Legislature to Consider Bill Regulating Cryptocurrency Kiosks</b></a></span></span><b> </b>(Kiosk Marketplace, 1/31/25)</p></div> </div> </div> <div class="ListGrid-items-item"> <div class="RichTextModule" style="background-color:var(--white)"> <div class="RichTextModule-items"><p class="cms-textAlign-left"><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/nebraska/nebraska-legislation-targets-cryptocurrency-kiosk-fraud-with-new-consumer-safeguards"><b>Nebraska Legislation Targets Cryptocurrency Kiosk Fraud with New Consumer Safeguards</b></a></span></span><b> </b>(AARP Nebraska, 1/30/25)</p></div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="ListGrid-pagination"></div> </div> </div> </div><p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><bsp-inline-h2 class="inline-heading">FRAUD PREVENTION RESOURCES & REPORTING</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/about-fraud-watch-network.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">AARP Fraud Watch Network<sup>TM</sup></a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://protectthegoodlife.nebraska.gov/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Protect the Good Life | Office of the Nebraska Attorney General</a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.omahasheriff.org/crimes-and-prevention" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Douglas County Sheriff's Office Scam Line:</a></span></span> 402-444-SCAM (7226)</li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.bbb.org/scamtracker/reportscam" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Better Business Bureau<sup>®</sup> Scam Tracker</a></span></span></li></ul></div> </div> </p></span> </div> </div> <p><i>This story is provided by AARP Nebraska. Visit the <a href="https://states.aarp.org/region/nebraska/" target="_blank">AARP Nebraska</a> page for more news, events, and programs affecting retirement, health care, and more.</i></p> </div> </div><div class="module clearfix"><script src="https://npmcdn.com/flickity@2/dist/flickity.pkgd.min.js"></script> <script src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/resource/00000168-dd17-d487-a96e-df5fe3ee0000/styleguide/All.min.d703996ba6a992470f9f7fa2170736df.gz.js"></script> <link class="Webpack-css" rel="stylesheet" href="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/resource/00000168-dd17-d487-a96e-df5fe3ee0000/styleguide/All.min.2cef3303b65f09149a6db29044f033cb.gz.css"> <!-- <script src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/resource/00000168-dd17-d487-a96e-df5fe3ee0000/styleguide/All.min.c85a242a55150cd195e494cd6e5b9c77.gz.js" async=""></script> <link rel="stylesheet" media="all" href="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/resource/00000168-dd17-d487-a96e-df5fe3ee0000/styleguide/All.min.bfe6eb5a8301841feef3af4e9bd1e26d.gz.css"> --> <!-- bypass --> <style> a:focus, a:hover { text-decoration: underline; } h1.article-headline { margin: 0 0 1rem; } </style> <!-- <style> .Enhancement-item .Figure { margin-bottom: 24px; } .RichTextArticleBody-body ul { margin-bottom: 24px; } .RichTextArticleBody-body p{ margin: 12px 0; } .RichTextModule-items { clear: both; display: table; width: 100%; margin-bottom: 12px; } .VideoEnhancement>* { color: var(--primaryTextColor); font-size: 13px; font-weight: 400; line-height: 1.4; font-style: italic; background: #f0efed } @media only screen and (min-width: 768px) { .VideoEnhancement>* { font-size:14px; font-weight: 400; line-height: 1.47 } } .VideoEnhancement-title { padding: 20px } @media only screen and (min-width: 768px) { .VideoEnhancement-title { padding:30px } } .VideoEnhancement-player>* { position: relative; width: 100%; height: 0; padding-bottom: 56.25% } .VideoEnhancement iframe { border: 0; position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100% } [data-video-player] { display: block; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; margin: 0 auto; } [data-video-player][data-aspect-ratio="4x3"] { padding-bottom: 56.25%; } [data-video-player][data-aspect-ratio="16x9"] { padding-bottom: 56.25% } </style> --></div><div class="module clearfix"><div class="module-spacer tout-homefit-750"> <a data-formelementid="CSN-LOCAL-HC-NEWSSK-02272024" href="/lincoln-ne/home-and-community/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-HC-NEWSSK-02272024"><img class="img-responsive" alt="Explore the free AARP HomeFit Guide" title="Explore the free AARP HomeFit Guide" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/touts/HomeFit_750x150.png"></a> </div></div></div> <div class="col-md-4 right-rail thin-rhs"><pre class="cake-error"><a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="document.getElementById('cakeErr680dbd8b4e29e-trace').style.display = (document.getElementById('cakeErr680dbd8b4e29e-trace').style.display == 'none' ? 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'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', 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), 'urls' => array( (int) 0 => 'lincoln-ne', (int) 1 => 'linclon-ne', (int) 2 => 'linculn-ne', (int) 3 => 'university-place-ne', (int) 4 => 'bethany-ne', (int) 5 => 'state-house-ne', (int) 6 => 'rokeby-ne', (int) 7 => 'air-park-ne', (int) 8 => 'cheney-ne', (int) 9 => 'prairie-home-ne', (int) 10 => 'emerald-ne', (int) 11 => 'havelock-ne', (int) 12 => 'univ-of-ne-e-campus-ne', (int) 13 => 'university-of-nebraska-ne', (int) 14 => 'nebraska-book-co-ne' ), 'town_ids' => array( (int) 0 => '29920', (int) 1 => '29921', (int) 2 => '29922', (int) 3 => '29923', (int) 4 => '29924', (int) 5 => '29925', (int) 6 => '29926', (int) 7 => '29927', (int) 8 => '29928', (int) 9 => '29929', (int) 10 => '29930', (int) 11 => '29931', (int) 12 => '29932', (int) 13 => '29933', (int) 14 => '29934', (int) 15 => '29935', (int) 16 => '29936', (int) 17 => '29937', (int) 18 => '29938', (int) 19 => '29939', (int) 20 => '29940', (int) 21 => '29941', (int) 22 => '29942', (int) 23 => '29943', (int) 24 => '29944', (int) 25 => '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' $keyword = 'healthy-living/map'</pre><pre class="stack-trace">Localize::replace() - APP/Lib/Localize.php, line 152 Modules::render() - APP/Lib/Modules.php, line 9 include - APP/View/Elements/display.ctp, line 13 View::_evaluate() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 971 View::_render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 933 View::render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 473 Controller::render() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 963 AppController::renderPage() - APP/Controller/AppController.php, line 136 BlogsController::display() - APP/Controller/BlogsController.php, line 81 ReflectionMethod::invokeArgs() - [internal], line ?? 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"Resource/aarp2_master.resource.footer.root.html");$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">Nebraska Cryptocurrency Scams on the Rise</h1></header> <div class="posted-on"> Posted on 03/11/25 by <b>Jess Kinser</b> </div> </div> <div class="module-spacer"> <span class="blog-content"><p><div class="RichTextArticleBody"> <div class="RichTextArticleBody-body"><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><figure class="Figure" data-alignment="center"> <img src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/e6/74/8a71604f4e549b162dbaff615c32/fnl-webheroimg-cryptokioskfraud-720x480p.jpg" alt="Cryptocurrency Kiosk Fraud Illustration" width="720" height="480"/> </figure> </div> </div><p></p><p class="cms-textAlign-center"><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><bsp-inline-h2 class="inline-heading"><b>If you can <u>spot</u> a scam, you can <u>stop</u> a scam.</b> </bsp-inline-h2></span></span></p><p>Fraudsters continue to employ familiar scam tactics—such as romance scams, investment schemes, and government impersonations—but are now increasingly soliciting payments through cryptocurrency kiosks.<br><br>On March 11, Governor Jim Pillen signed Nebraska Legislative Bill 609, the Controllable Electronic Record Fraud Prevention Act, into law. Introduced by State Senator Eliot Bostar and endorsed by AARP Nebraska, the bill successfully passed its final reading on March 6.<br><br>This crucial legislation was designed to implement consumer protections from scams involving gift cards and cryptocurrency kiosks—also known as digital currency ATMs. Similar in appearance to a bank ATM, they allow people to conduct cryptocurrency transactions, such as sending money through a digital wallet. Once the money is gone, it's very hard to track and recoup.<br><br>Prior to this law, these kiosks have been largely unregulated at the state level compared to traditional financial institutions, lacking sufficient consumer fraud protections. Because of this, criminals have been using them to commit fraud and steal millions of dollars through highly sophisticated scams.<br><br>Todd Stubbendieck, State Director of AARP Nebraska, shared “This is a significant victory for Nebraskans and law enforcement. With stronger protections against cryptocurrency theft, we are better equipped to safeguard Nebraskans’ hard-earned life savings, especially for those aged 50 and older, from financial exploitation.”<br></p><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><figure class="Figure" data-alignment="center"> <img src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/05/30/150c615f4506ac9d35b79fd611f0/3-6-25-finalreading-lb609passes-1920x1080p.jpg" alt="3-6-25_FinalReading_LB609Passes_1920x1080p.jpg" width="1920" height="1080"/> <figcaption class="Figure-caption">LB609 unanimously passes the final stage of debate by the Nebraska Legislature on March 6, 2025.</figcaption> </figure> </div> </div><p>Cryptocurrency kiosks can be found nearly anywhere that you frequent, such as supermarkets, convenience stores, gas stations, bars, and restaurants. They look like a bank ATM, but they allow people to conduct cryptocurrency transactions, such as sending money through a digital wallet. Once the money is gone, it's very hard to track back and recoup.<br><br><b>Consumer Protections Outlined in LB609:</b><br></p><ul><li><b>Licensing of State Operators:</b> Ensures only vetted operators manage these kiosks.</li><li><b>Daily Transaction Limits:</b> Protects consumers from large-scale theft.</li><li><b>Fraud Warning Notices:</b> Increases awareness about potential scams.</li><li><b>Transaction Receipts:</b> Provides traceability to assist law enforcement with criminal investigations.</li><li><b>Fee Caps:</b> Prevents excessive charges.</li><li><b>Refunds:</b> Requires cryptocurrency operators to issue refunds for transactions identified as fraudulent.</li></ul><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><figure class="Figure" data-alignment="center"> <img src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/25/97/7a9eed60470eaa8582a24ff481f2/fnl-webfeb3hearing-720x480p.jpg" alt="fnl_webfeb3hearing_720x480p.jpg" width="720" height="480"/> <figcaption class="Figure-caption">Stakeholders lobby for LB609 in Nebraska. (Left to right) Jina Ragland, AARP Nebraska; Todd Stubbendieck, AARP Nebraska; Josh Planos, Better Business Bureau; Cindy Koenig-Warnke, Lincoln Police Department; Senator Eliot Bostar, Nebraska Legislature; Sheriff Aaron Hanson, Douglas County Sheriff’s Office; June Ryan, AARP Nebraska; and Dexter Schrodt, Nebraska Independent Community Bankers.</figcaption> </figure> </div> </div><p>In 2023 alone, the FBI received over 5,500 complaints involving cryptocurrency kiosks, with reported losses amounting to over $189 million. Alarmingly, more than 65% of these losses were incurred by individuals aged 60 and above. Overall, the FBI reported $5.6 billion in crypto-fraud losses in the same year.<br><br>Nebraskans themselves reported 239 digital currency scam complaints in 2023, totaling approximately $14.6 million in losses. The actual losses are likely higher, as many victims are hesitant to report scams due to embarrassment. <br><br>Let's put an end to cryptocurrency kiosk fraud in our Cornhusker state!<br><br>Not sure if you've been a victim of fraud? Call 877-908-3360 to speak with a specialist at the <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<sup>TM</sup> Helpline</b></a></span></span>. <br><br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><bsp-inline-h2 class="inline-heading"><b>Types of Cryptocurrency Kiosk Fraud</b></bsp-inline-h2></span></span></p><div class="Enhancement" data-align-left > <div class="Enhancement-item"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide" style="--color:var(--grey)" data-horizontal-align="right" data-button-style=default > <div class="PromoImageOnSide-content"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-media"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/41c7182/2147483647/strip/true/crop/600x336+0+0/resize/600x336!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F82%2F4a%2Fd9a28cef41c89f51d089d7f3276a%2Ffnl-romancescam-600x336p.jpg" width="600" height="336" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/0ccb3ce/2147483647/strip/true/crop/600x336+0+0/resize/1200x672!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F82%2F4a%2Fd9a28cef41c89f51d089d7f3276a%2Ffnl-romancescam-600x336p.jpg 2x" ></div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-info"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-title"> <span class="Link">Romance and Pig-Butchering Scams</span> </div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-description">Bad actors build a trusting relationship with their victims over time, often through social media or dating apps. They lure individuals into cryptocurrency investment schemes, promising high returns, or ask for money through gift cards or cryptocurrency to help a "tough" situation. Once the individual invests a substantial amount or has no money left to give, the scammer cuts off all contact leaving the individual with significant financial loss.</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div><div class="Enhancement" data-align-left > <div class="Enhancement-item"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide" style="--color:var(--grey)" data-horizontal-align="right" data-button-style=default > <div class="PromoImageOnSide-content"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-media"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/057dc05/2147483647/strip/true/crop/600x336+0+0/resize/600x336!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F14%2F07%2F73825d5b47f193c623c635c63ef9%2Ffnl-govtimpostercam-600x336p.jpg" width="600" height="336" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/4f39cbc/2147483647/strip/true/crop/600x336+0+0/resize/1200x672!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F14%2F07%2F73825d5b47f193c623c635c63ef9%2Ffnl-govtimpostercam-600x336p.jpg 2x" ></div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-info"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-title"> <span class="Link">Government Imposter Scams</span> </div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-description">Beware of fraudulent communications from bad actors posing as representatives of the IRS, Social Security Administration, or other government agencies. These malicious individuals may contact you via phone, text, email, or postal mail, falsely claiming that there is an issue with your Social Security number, an unpaid fine, failure to appear for jury duty, etc. and threaten arrest or legal action. They then propose a resolution by asking you to make an immediate payment, often through cryptocurrency or gift cards.</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div><div class="Enhancement" data-align-left > <div class="Enhancement-item"> <div class="ListGrid" data-column-count="2" style="--color:var(--grey)" > <div class="ListGrid-title">In the News</div> <div class="ListGrid-items"> <div class="ListGrid-items-item"> <div class="RichTextModule" style="background-color:var(--white)"> <div class="RichTextModule-items"><p class="cms-textAlign-left"><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.yahoo.com/news/pillen-signs-protections-against-cryptocurrency-163533904.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>Pillen Signs Protections Against Cryptocurrency Fraud into Nebraska Law</b></a></span></span> (Yahoo! News, 3/12/25)</p></div> </div> </div> <div class="ListGrid-items-item"> <div class="RichTextModule" style="background-color:var(--white)"> <div class="RichTextModule-items"><p class="cms-textAlign-left"><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/nebraska/nebraska-governor-signs-cryptocurrency-fraud-prevention-bill-into-law" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>Nebraska Governor Signs Cryptocurrency Fraud Prevention Bill into Law</b></a></span></span><b> </b>(AARP, 3/12/25)</p></div> </div> </div> <div class="ListGrid-items-item"> <div class="RichTextModule" style="background-color:var(--white)"> <div class="RichTextModule-items"><p class="cms-textAlign-left"><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.wowt.com/2025/03/11/grandma-posse-making-sure-every-bitcoin-atm-omaha-has-scam-warning-sticker/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>'Grandma Posse' Making Sure Every Bitcoin ATM in Omaha Has Scam Warning Sticker</b></a></span></span> (WOWT First Alert 6, 3/10/25)</p></div> </div> </div> <div class="ListGrid-items-item"> <div class="RichTextModule" style="background-color:var(--white)"> <div class="RichTextModule-items"><p class="cms-textAlign-left"><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.msn.com/en-us/technology/cryptocurrencies/nebraska-legislature-passes-cryptocurrency-regulation-bill/ar-AA1AsOrT" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>Nebraska Legislature Passes Cryptocurrency Regulation Bill</b></a></span></span><b> </b>(msn.com, 3/7/25)</p></div> </div> </div> <div class="ListGrid-items-item"> <div class="RichTextModule" style="background-color:var(--white)"> <div class="RichTextModule-items"><p class="cms-textAlign-left"><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/nebraska/nebraska-lawmakers-unite-to-pass-cryptocurrency-fraud-prevention-legislation" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>Nebraska Lawmakers Unite to Pass Cryptocurrency Fraud Prevention Legislation</b></a></span></span> (AARP Nebraska, 3/6/25)</p></div> </div> </div> <div class="ListGrid-items-item"> <div class="RichTextModule" style="background-color:var(--white)"> <div class="RichTextModule-items"><p class="cms-textAlign-left"><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.publicnewsservice.org/2025-03-06/senior-issues/aarp-nebraska-ups-focus-on-crypto-currency-scams/a95644-1" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>AARP Nebraska Ups Focus on Crypto Currency Scams</b></a></span></span> (Public News Service, 3/6/25)</p></div> </div> </div> <div class="ListGrid-items-item"> <div class="RichTextModule" style="background-color:var(--white)"> <div class="RichTextModule-items"><p class="cms-textAlign-left"><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/politics-society/advocacy/info-2024/states-crack-down-crypto-atm.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>AARP Fights Back Against Scammers Who Use Crypto ATMs to Steal Millions</b></a></span></span><b> </b>(AARP, 2/5/25)</p></div> </div> </div> <div class="ListGrid-items-item"> <div class="RichTextModule" style="background-color:var(--white)"> <div class="RichTextModule-items"><p class="cms-textAlign-left"><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.publicnewsservice.org/2025-02-03/consumer/ne-lawmakers-look-at-tougher-regulation-of-crypto-kiosks/a94962-1" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>NE Lawmakers Look at Tougher Regulation of "Crypto Kiosks"</b></a></span></span><b> </b>(Public News Service, 2/3/25)</p></div> </div> </div> <div class="ListGrid-items-item"> <div class="RichTextModule" style="background-color:var(--white)"> <div class="RichTextModule-items"><p class="cms-textAlign-left"><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.kioskmarketplace.com/news/nebraska-legislature-to-consider-bill-regulating-cryptocurrency-kiosks/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>Nebraska Legislature to Consider Bill Regulating Cryptocurrency Kiosks</b></a></span></span><b> </b>(Kiosk Marketplace, 1/31/25)</p></div> </div> </div> <div class="ListGrid-items-item"> <div class="RichTextModule" style="background-color:var(--white)"> <div class="RichTextModule-items"><p class="cms-textAlign-left"><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/nebraska/nebraska-legislation-targets-cryptocurrency-kiosk-fraud-with-new-consumer-safeguards"><b>Nebraska Legislation Targets Cryptocurrency Kiosk Fraud with New Consumer Safeguards</b></a></span></span><b> </b>(AARP Nebraska, 1/30/25)</p></div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="ListGrid-pagination"></div> </div> </div> </div><p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><bsp-inline-h2 class="inline-heading">FRAUD PREVENTION RESOURCES & REPORTING</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/about-fraud-watch-network.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">AARP Fraud Watch Network<sup>TM</sup></a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://protectthegoodlife.nebraska.gov/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Protect the Good Life | Office of the Nebraska Attorney General</a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.omahasheriff.org/crimes-and-prevention" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Douglas County Sheriff's Office Scam Line:</a></span></span> 402-444-SCAM (7226)</li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.bbb.org/scamtracker/reportscam" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Better Business Bureau<sup>®</sup> Scam Tracker</a></span></span></li></ul></div> </div> </p></span> </div> </div> <p><i>This story is provided by AARP Nebraska. 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'' : 'none')">Context</a><pre id="cakeErr680dbd8b4e29e-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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'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', 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), 'urls' => array( (int) 0 => 'lincoln-ne', (int) 1 => 'linclon-ne', (int) 2 => 'linculn-ne', (int) 3 => 'university-place-ne', (int) 4 => 'bethany-ne', (int) 5 => 'state-house-ne', (int) 6 => 'rokeby-ne', (int) 7 => 'air-park-ne', (int) 8 => 'cheney-ne', (int) 9 => 'prairie-home-ne', (int) 10 => 'emerald-ne', (int) 11 => 'havelock-ne', (int) 12 => 'univ-of-ne-e-campus-ne', (int) 13 => 'university-of-nebraska-ne', (int) 14 => 'nebraska-book-co-ne' ), 'town_ids' => array( (int) 0 => '29920', (int) 1 => '29921', (int) 2 => '29922', (int) 3 => '29923', (int) 4 => '29924', (int) 5 => '29925', (int) 6 => '29926', (int) 7 => '29927', (int) 8 => '29928', (int) 9 => '29929', (int) 10 => '29930', (int) 11 => '29931', (int) 12 => '29932', (int) 13 => '29933', (int) 14 => '29934', (int) 15 => '29935', (int) 16 => '29936', (int) 17 => '29937', (int) 18 => '29938', (int) 19 => '29939', (int) 20 => '29940', (int) 21 => '29941', (int) 22 => '29942', (int) 23 => '29943', (int) 24 => '29944', (int) 25 => '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 ?? 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Introduced by State Senator Eliot Bostar and endorsed by AARP Nebraska, the bill successfully passed its final reading on March 6.<br><br>This crucial legislation was designed to implement consumer protections from scams involving gift cards and cryptocurrency kiosks—also known as digital currency ATMs. Similar in appearance to a bank ATM, they allow people to conduct cryptocurrency transactions, such as sending money through a digital wallet. Once the money is gone, it's very hard to track and recoup.<br><br>Prior to this law, these kiosks have been largely unregulated at the state level compared to traditional financial institutions, lacking sufficient consumer fraud protections. Because of this, criminals have been using them to commit fraud and steal millions of dollars through highly sophisticated scams.<br><br>Todd Stubbendieck, State Director of AARP Nebraska, shared “This is a significant victory for Nebraskans and law enforcement. With stronger protections against cryptocurrency theft, we are better equipped to safeguard Nebraskans’ hard-earned life savings, especially for those aged 50 and older, from financial exploitation.”<br></p><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><figure class="Figure" data-alignment="center"> <img src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/05/30/150c615f4506ac9d35b79fd611f0/3-6-25-finalreading-lb609passes-1920x1080p.jpg" alt="3-6-25_FinalReading_LB609Passes_1920x1080p.jpg" width="1920" height="1080"/> <figcaption class="Figure-caption">LB609 unanimously passes the final stage of debate by the Nebraska Legislature on March 6, 2025.</figcaption> </figure> </div> </div><p>Cryptocurrency kiosks can be found nearly anywhere that you frequent, such as supermarkets, convenience stores, gas stations, bars, and restaurants. They look like a bank ATM, but they allow people to conduct cryptocurrency transactions, such as sending money through a digital wallet. Once the money is gone, it's very hard to track back and recoup.<br><br><b>Consumer Protections Outlined in LB609:</b><br></p><ul><li><b>Licensing of State Operators:</b> Ensures only vetted operators manage these kiosks.</li><li><b>Daily Transaction Limits:</b> Protects consumers from large-scale theft.</li><li><b>Fraud Warning Notices:</b> Increases awareness about potential scams.</li><li><b>Transaction Receipts:</b> Provides traceability to assist law enforcement with criminal investigations.</li><li><b>Fee Caps:</b> Prevents excessive charges.</li><li><b>Refunds:</b> Requires cryptocurrency operators to issue refunds for transactions identified as fraudulent.</li></ul><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><figure class="Figure" data-alignment="center"> <img src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/25/97/7a9eed60470eaa8582a24ff481f2/fnl-webfeb3hearing-720x480p.jpg" alt="fnl_webfeb3hearing_720x480p.jpg" width="720" height="480"/> <figcaption class="Figure-caption">Stakeholders lobby for LB609 in Nebraska. (Left to right) Jina Ragland, AARP Nebraska; Todd Stubbendieck, AARP Nebraska; Josh Planos, Better Business Bureau; Cindy Koenig-Warnke, Lincoln Police Department; Senator Eliot Bostar, Nebraska Legislature; Sheriff Aaron Hanson, Douglas County Sheriff’s Office; June Ryan, AARP Nebraska; and Dexter Schrodt, Nebraska Independent Community Bankers.</figcaption> </figure> </div> </div><p>In 2023 alone, the FBI received over 5,500 complaints involving cryptocurrency kiosks, with reported losses amounting to over $189 million. Alarmingly, more than 65% of these losses were incurred by individuals aged 60 and above. Overall, the FBI reported $5.6 billion in crypto-fraud losses in the same year.<br><br>Nebraskans themselves reported 239 digital currency scam complaints in 2023, totaling approximately $14.6 million in losses. The actual losses are likely higher, as many victims are hesitant to report scams due to embarrassment. <br><br>Let's put an end to cryptocurrency kiosk fraud in our Cornhusker state!<br><br>Not sure if you've been a victim of fraud? Call 877-908-3360 to speak with a specialist at the <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<sup>TM</sup> Helpline</b></a></span></span>. <br><br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><bsp-inline-h2 class="inline-heading"><b>Types of Cryptocurrency Kiosk Fraud</b></bsp-inline-h2></span></span></p><div class="Enhancement" data-align-left > <div class="Enhancement-item"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide" style="--color:var(--grey)" data-horizontal-align="right" data-button-style=default > <div class="PromoImageOnSide-content"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-media"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/41c7182/2147483647/strip/true/crop/600x336+0+0/resize/600x336!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F82%2F4a%2Fd9a28cef41c89f51d089d7f3276a%2Ffnl-romancescam-600x336p.jpg" width="600" height="336" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/0ccb3ce/2147483647/strip/true/crop/600x336+0+0/resize/1200x672!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F82%2F4a%2Fd9a28cef41c89f51d089d7f3276a%2Ffnl-romancescam-600x336p.jpg 2x" ></div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-info"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-title"> <span class="Link">Romance and Pig-Butchering Scams</span> </div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-description">Bad actors build a trusting relationship with their victims over time, often through social media or dating apps. They lure individuals into cryptocurrency investment schemes, promising high returns, or ask for money through gift cards or cryptocurrency to help a "tough" situation. Once the individual invests a substantial amount or has no money left to give, the scammer cuts off all contact leaving the individual with significant financial loss.</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div><div class="Enhancement" data-align-left > <div class="Enhancement-item"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide" style="--color:var(--grey)" data-horizontal-align="right" data-button-style=default > <div class="PromoImageOnSide-content"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-media"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/057dc05/2147483647/strip/true/crop/600x336+0+0/resize/600x336!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F14%2F07%2F73825d5b47f193c623c635c63ef9%2Ffnl-govtimpostercam-600x336p.jpg" width="600" height="336" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/4f39cbc/2147483647/strip/true/crop/600x336+0+0/resize/1200x672!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F14%2F07%2F73825d5b47f193c623c635c63ef9%2Ffnl-govtimpostercam-600x336p.jpg 2x" ></div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-info"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-title"> <span class="Link">Government Imposter Scams</span> </div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-description">Beware of fraudulent communications from bad actors posing as representatives of the IRS, Social Security Administration, or other government agencies. These malicious individuals may contact you via phone, text, email, or postal mail, falsely claiming that there is an issue with your Social Security number, an unpaid fine, failure to appear for jury duty, etc. and threaten arrest or legal action. They then propose a resolution by asking you to make an immediate payment, often through cryptocurrency or gift cards.</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div><div class="Enhancement" data-align-left > <div class="Enhancement-item"> <div class="ListGrid" data-column-count="2" style="--color:var(--grey)" > <div class="ListGrid-title">In the News</div> <div class="ListGrid-items"> <div class="ListGrid-items-item"> <div class="RichTextModule" style="background-color:var(--white)"> <div class="RichTextModule-items"><p class="cms-textAlign-left"><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.yahoo.com/news/pillen-signs-protections-against-cryptocurrency-163533904.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>Pillen Signs Protections Against Cryptocurrency Fraud into Nebraska Law</b></a></span></span> (Yahoo! News, 3/12/25)</p></div> </div> </div> <div class="ListGrid-items-item"> <div class="RichTextModule" style="background-color:var(--white)"> <div class="RichTextModule-items"><p class="cms-textAlign-left"><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/nebraska/nebraska-governor-signs-cryptocurrency-fraud-prevention-bill-into-law" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>Nebraska Governor Signs Cryptocurrency Fraud Prevention Bill into Law</b></a></span></span><b> </b>(AARP, 3/12/25)</p></div> </div> </div> <div class="ListGrid-items-item"> <div class="RichTextModule" style="background-color:var(--white)"> <div class="RichTextModule-items"><p class="cms-textAlign-left"><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.wowt.com/2025/03/11/grandma-posse-making-sure-every-bitcoin-atm-omaha-has-scam-warning-sticker/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>'Grandma Posse' Making Sure Every Bitcoin ATM in Omaha Has Scam Warning Sticker</b></a></span></span> (WOWT First Alert 6, 3/10/25)</p></div> </div> </div> <div class="ListGrid-items-item"> <div class="RichTextModule" style="background-color:var(--white)"> <div class="RichTextModule-items"><p class="cms-textAlign-left"><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.msn.com/en-us/technology/cryptocurrencies/nebraska-legislature-passes-cryptocurrency-regulation-bill/ar-AA1AsOrT" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>Nebraska Legislature Passes Cryptocurrency Regulation Bill</b></a></span></span><b> </b>(msn.com, 3/7/25)</p></div> </div> </div> <div class="ListGrid-items-item"> <div class="RichTextModule" style="background-color:var(--white)"> <div class="RichTextModule-items"><p class="cms-textAlign-left"><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/nebraska/nebraska-lawmakers-unite-to-pass-cryptocurrency-fraud-prevention-legislation" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>Nebraska Lawmakers Unite to Pass Cryptocurrency Fraud Prevention Legislation</b></a></span></span> (AARP Nebraska, 3/6/25)</p></div> </div> </div> <div class="ListGrid-items-item"> <div class="RichTextModule" style="background-color:var(--white)"> <div class="RichTextModule-items"><p class="cms-textAlign-left"><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.publicnewsservice.org/2025-03-06/senior-issues/aarp-nebraska-ups-focus-on-crypto-currency-scams/a95644-1" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>AARP Nebraska Ups Focus on Crypto Currency Scams</b></a></span></span> (Public News Service, 3/6/25)</p></div> </div> </div> <div class="ListGrid-items-item"> <div class="RichTextModule" style="background-color:var(--white)"> <div class="RichTextModule-items"><p class="cms-textAlign-left"><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/politics-society/advocacy/info-2024/states-crack-down-crypto-atm.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>AARP Fights Back Against Scammers Who Use Crypto ATMs to Steal Millions</b></a></span></span><b> </b>(AARP, 2/5/25)</p></div> </div> </div> <div class="ListGrid-items-item"> <div class="RichTextModule" style="background-color:var(--white)"> <div class="RichTextModule-items"><p class="cms-textAlign-left"><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.publicnewsservice.org/2025-02-03/consumer/ne-lawmakers-look-at-tougher-regulation-of-crypto-kiosks/a94962-1" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>NE Lawmakers Look at Tougher Regulation of "Crypto Kiosks"</b></a></span></span><b> </b>(Public News Service, 2/3/25)</p></div> </div> </div> <div class="ListGrid-items-item"> <div class="RichTextModule" style="background-color:var(--white)"> <div class="RichTextModule-items"><p class="cms-textAlign-left"><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.kioskmarketplace.com/news/nebraska-legislature-to-consider-bill-regulating-cryptocurrency-kiosks/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>Nebraska Legislature to Consider Bill Regulating Cryptocurrency Kiosks</b></a></span></span><b> </b>(Kiosk Marketplace, 1/31/25)</p></div> </div> </div> <div class="ListGrid-items-item"> <div class="RichTextModule" style="background-color:var(--white)"> <div class="RichTextModule-items"><p class="cms-textAlign-left"><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/nebraska/nebraska-legislation-targets-cryptocurrency-kiosk-fraud-with-new-consumer-safeguards"><b>Nebraska Legislation Targets Cryptocurrency Kiosk Fraud with New Consumer Safeguards</b></a></span></span><b> </b>(AARP Nebraska, 1/30/25)</p></div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="ListGrid-pagination"></div> </div> </div> </div><p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><bsp-inline-h2 class="inline-heading">FRAUD PREVENTION RESOURCES & REPORTING</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/about-fraud-watch-network.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">AARP Fraud Watch Network<sup>TM</sup></a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://protectthegoodlife.nebraska.gov/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Protect the Good Life | Office of the Nebraska Attorney General</a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.omahasheriff.org/crimes-and-prevention" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Douglas County Sheriff's Office Scam Line:</a></span></span> 402-444-SCAM (7226)</li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.bbb.org/scamtracker/reportscam" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Better Business Bureau<sup>®</sup> Scam Tracker</a></span></span></li></ul></div> </div> </p></span> </div> </div> <p><i>This story is provided by AARP Nebraska. 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'' : 'none')">Context</a><pre id="cakeErr680dbd8b4e29e-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">$keyword</span><span style="color: #007700">) ? </span><span style="color: #0000BB">self</span><span style="color: #007700">::</span><span style="color: #0000BB">replace</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$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">$text</span><span style="color: #007700">);</span></span></code></span></pre><pre id="cakeErr680dbd8b4e29e-context" class="cake-context" style="display: none;">$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', 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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>Nebraska Cryptocurrency Scams on the Rise</title> <meta name="page_title" content="Nebraska Cryptocurrency Scams on the Rise"/> <meta name="robots" content="noindex, nofollow"/> <meta content="If you can spot a scam, you can stop a scam. 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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