Seniors Fraud Prevention Act of 2017

Bill 115 s 81, also known as the Seniors Fraud Prevention Act of 2017, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress with the aim of protecting senior citizens from fraudulent schemes and scams. The bill was introduced by Senator Amy Klobuchar on January 12, 2017.

The main provisions of the bill include the establishment of a Senior Scams Prevention Advisory Council, which would be responsible for advising the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on issues related to senior fraud prevention. The council would also be tasked with developing educational materials and resources to help seniors recognize and avoid fraudulent schemes.

Additionally, the bill would require the FTC to provide training to employees of the agency who work with seniors, in order to better equip them to identify and respond to instances of fraud targeting older Americans. The bill also calls for increased coordination between the FTC and other federal agencies, as well as state and local law enforcement, to combat senior fraud. Overall, the Seniors Fraud Prevention Act of 2017 aims to enhance the protection of senior citizens from financial exploitation and fraud, and to empower them with the knowledge and resources needed to avoid falling victim to scams. The bill has received bipartisan support in Congress and is seen as an important step towards safeguarding the financial well-being of older Americans.