Kansas lawmakers eye protections from crypto scams and fraud
Financial fraud is no longer a distant problem for Kansans. It is reaching people where they live, shop and communicate every day.
Seniors, working families and individuals on fixed incomes are increasingly being targeted by criminals who exploit new technologies faster than existing consumer protections can keep up.
These scams range from familiar text message fraud to highly sophisticated cryptocurrency schemes that funnel life savings through digital kiosks and overseas wallets. Victims are often guided step by step by criminals, pressured to act quickly and left with little recourse once the money is gone.
For many Kansas families, the financial and emotional damage is permanent.
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