Investigators credit stronger public awareness and new safeguards, including warning stickers now required on or near all crypto ATMs across the city. Financial losses are also down significantly compared to this time last year.
“Extrapolating the data, that puts us on track for $1.1 million in loss this year, compared to $4.4 million in 2025.” But Thomas says just one or two high-dollar cases can change these numbers drastically.
LPD is urging residents to stay alert and remember the acronym “SCAM”: Stop and don’t act on urgency, Check by verifying the source, Avoid sending cryptocurrency under pressure and Make a report to Lincoln Police if you suspect fraud.
Anyone with concerns is encouraged to call the non-emergency line at 402-441-6000.