Kansas Advances Anti-Fraud Protections

Recent coverage from the Topeka Capital-Journal and The Kansas City Star highlights the growing threat of financial scams and the steps being taken to address them in Kansas.

The Topeka Capital-Journal reports on passage of HB 2591, which establishes protections such as trusted contact authority and regulations on crypto kiosks, and notes stakeholder engagement during the Kansas DATC.

Complementing this, Mike Augustine’s op-ed in the Kansas City Star outlines how scams operate in practice and encourages consumers to slow down, verify requests, and avoid high-risk payment methods, reinforcing the importance of both policy action and public awareness.

To build on these efforts, readers are encouraged to learn more about the Kansas Credit Union Association’s Fight the Fraud initiative, a statewide campaign focused on raising awareness and equipping Kansans with practical tools to protect themselves from scams.

The initiative emphasizes education, vigilance and proactive steps consumers can take to safeguard their financial well-being. Take a moment to explore the available resources, share them with your members and networks, and consider how you can support ongoing fraud prevention efforts in your community. To learn more about the Fight the Fraud initiative, click here.