LINCOLN- Last year's lawsuit filed by Attorney General Mike Hilgers against the group Nfluence and Kenneth Jason McCants, which alleged that more than 50 people paid $1,000 or more and did not receive what they were sold, has come to a close after Lancaster County District Judge Jodi Nelson ordered McCants, who owns Nfluence, to pay $339,338.18 in fines, restitution, and court costs for violating consumer protection laws.

"For all 63 purchases, defendants failed to provide consumers with the 'Nebraska Game Day Experience' as represented," Judge Nelson wrote, "Defendants thus committed 63 separate violations of the Consumer Protection Act." The group's pitch, dating back to 2022, promised luxury suite tickets, access to a former Husker football player, and online validation from the player in the form of a social media post.

"Nebraska football plays an integral part in the lives of many Nebraskans," wrote Hilgers in a statement, "This fraud preyed on Nebraskan's love of the Cornhuskers and their passion to help others in need. We are grateful for the Court's order, which will send a message to other would-be fraudsters. If any money is recovered, our office will prioritize returning funds to consumers harmed by the fraud."

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