That’s a Red Flag: Nebraska Unites Against Fraud and Scams

Scams are becoming more sophisticated, more aggressive, and more personal than ever before. From fake text messages and phishing emails to romance scams and fraudulent social media ads, criminals are finding new ways to target consumers every day.

Key Takeaways

🚩 Nebraska launched the "That's A Red Flag" campaign to raise fraud awareness statewide.
📃 New Nebraska laws strengthen protections against scams, elder exploitation, and identity theft.
⚠️ Awareness and education are key to protecting yourself and finances from fraud.

Organizations across Nebraska are coming together to help protect families, seniors, and communities from fraud.

In response to rising fraud trends in 2025, the Nebraska Bankers Association has launched its new fraud-awareness campaign, “That’s A Red Flag,” to help banks educate customers and communities about common warning signs of scams and fraud.

As part of this effort, Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen also proclaimed May as Fraud Awareness Month in Nebraska.

Working Together to Fight Fraud

Fraud prevention is most effective when organizations work together, and Nebraska is taking a united approach.

The Fraud Free Nebraska Coalition includes a broad group of organizations committed to consumer protection, including:

• Nebraska Bankers Association
• Better Business Bureau
• Nebraska Independent Community Bankers
• AARP
• Nebraska Credit Union League
• Nebraska Department of Insurance
• Nebraska law enforcement leaders and state officials

Together, the coalition helped support several important anti-fraud laws in Nebraska aimed at protecting consumers and strengthening fraud prevention efforts statewide.

New Nebraska Anti-Fraud Laws

Three recently passed laws are helping provide additional protections for Nebraskans:

LB 838: Allows banks to contact a trusted person when suspected elder financial exploitation is occurring.

LB 1118: Requires social media platforms to verify advertisers and remove scam advertisements.

LB 965: Strengthens penalties related to mail key and lock theft tied to identity theft and organized crime.

Protecting What Matters Most

Fraud is increasing, but simple steps can make a big difference. At Heartland Bank, we’re here to help you stay secure every step of the way.

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