Romance Scam Prevention Act

Hozzl · 2025-04-12T08:06:10Z

Explore the details of House Bill 2481 Romance Scam Prevention Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on undefined. Stay informed on legislative developments.

4/12/2025, 8:06 AM

Summary of Bill HR 2481

Bill 119 HR 2481, also known as the Romance Scam Prevention Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress aimed at addressing the issue of romance scams. These scams involve individuals posing as romantic interests online in order to deceive victims into sending them money or personal information.

The bill seeks to combat these scams by requiring online dating websites to provide users with information on how to recognize and avoid romance scams. It also calls for the Federal Trade Commission to establish a reporting system for victims of romance scams to report their experiences and receive assistance.

Additionally, the bill includes provisions for increased penalties for individuals found guilty of perpetrating romance scams, in order to deter this type of fraudulent activity. It also calls for increased cooperation between federal agencies, state and local law enforcement, and international partners to combat romance scams on a global scale. Overall, the Romance Scam Prevention Act aims to protect individuals from falling victim to these deceptive schemes and hold perpetrators accountable for their actions.

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Current Status of Bill HR 2481

Bill HR 2481 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 31, 2025. Bill HR 2481 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on March 31, 2025. Bill HR 2481's most recent activity was Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote. as of April 8, 2025

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Romance Scam Prevention ActRomance Scam Prevention ActTo require online dating service providers to provide fraud ban notifications to online dating service members, and for other purposes.

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