Join AARP Mississippi's Telephone Town Hall on Crypto Fraud

Cryptocurrency scams are on the rise, and Mississippi residents are increasingly being targeted. Join AARP Mississippi and state consumer protection experts for a free Telephone Town Hall on Monday, October 12, 2026, at 11 a.m. CT to learn how cryptocurrency kiosk fraud works, how to recognize the warning signs, and what protections are now in place to help safeguard consumers.

The event is free and open to all Mississippi residents. No AARP membership is required.

How to Join

Call toll-free: 866-554-5382

You can also watch and participate live on the:

• AARP Mississippi Facebook page at facebook.com/AARPMS
• AARP Mississippi YouTube channel at youtube.com/@AARPMS

No registration is required.

 

Meet Our Guests
 

Rhoshunda Kelly

Commissioner, Mississippi Department of Banking and Consumer Finance

Commissioner Kelly oversees the state agency responsible for licensing and regulating money transmission businesses, including cryptocurrency kiosk operators. She will discuss Mississippi's role in overseeing these businesses and explain new consumer protections designed to reduce fraud.

 

Kimberly Farmer

Consumer Protection Engagement Project Manager, Public Education and Community Engagement (PEACE) Division, Office of the Mississippi Attorney General

Farmer leads consumer education and outreach efforts across Mississippi. She will share practical tips for recognizing cryptocurrency kiosk scams, avoiding common fraud tactics, and reporting suspected fraud.

 

Eric Slee

Assistant Secretary of State for the Securities & Regulation Divisions, Mississippi Secretary of State's Office
 

Slee oversees the Securities and Regulation Divisions for the Mississippi Secretary of State's Office and serves on the North American Securities Administrators Association's Board of Directors, including as chair of its Cybersecurity Committee.

He will discuss emerging fraud trends involving cryptocurrency and digital assets, explain how regulators work to protect consumers, and share practical guidance for recognizing and avoiding investment-related scams.

 

Free Fraud Support for Mississippi Residents

If you or someone you know has been affected by a cryptocurrency scam, help is available.

The AARP Fraud Watch Network™ provides free fraud prevention resources, support, and guidance for people of all ages, with a special focus on adults 50 and older and their families.

Connect with trained fraud specialists through the AARP Fraud Watch Network Helpline at 877-908-3360 for support and information on what steps to take next.