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117th Congress · House

Protecting Seniors from Emergency Scams Act

Subjects: Aging · Congressional oversight · Consumer affairs · Crime prevention · Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation · Fraud offenses and financial crimes · Government information and archives · Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations

In plain language

  • House bill in the 117th Congress.
  • Requires the Federal Trade Commission to report on, and increase awareness regarding, scams targeting older adults.
  • House passed it on Apr 15, 2021 (substantive).
Official summary (Congressional Research Service)

Protecting Seniors from Emergency Scams Act This bill requires the Federal Trade Commission to report on, and increase awareness regarding, scams targeting older adults. Specifically, the commission must report on the number and type of scams that target older adults and provide policy recommendations to prevent such scams; revise the commission's web portal with current information about such scams, including contact information for law enforcement and adult protective services agencies; and coordinate with media outlets and law enforcement to disseminate such information.

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