Learn to Spot, Avoid Cryptocurrency Scams

AARP will offer a webinar in December aimed at helping people avoid cryptocurrency fraud.

In 2024 alone, the FBI logged nearly 150,000 complaints and $9.3 billion in losses tied to crypto fraud. Reported losses in North Dakota totaled $7.7 million, FBI data shows.

The webinar, on Tuesday, Dec. 9, at 4 p.m., will cover common scams and provide tips on how to avoid them. Go to aarp.org/NDCryptoscam to sign up.

Also this year, North Dakota enacted a law to combat fraud involving cryptocurrency kiosks, also known as crypto ATMs. It requires kiosk operators to post fraud warning notices, among other measures. Go to aarp.org/ndadvocacy to learn more.