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Fraud and Scam Reduction Act

3/8/2023, 7:58 PM

Summary of Bill HR 1215

Bill 117 HR 1215, also known as the Fraud and Scam Reduction Act, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main purpose of this bill is to address the issue of fraud and scams that target individuals, businesses, and government agencies.

The bill includes several key provisions aimed at reducing fraud and scams. One of the main provisions is the establishment of a task force dedicated to investigating and prosecuting individuals and organizations engaged in fraudulent activities. This task force would work closely with law enforcement agencies and other relevant entities to identify and combat fraud.

Additionally, the bill includes measures to increase penalties for individuals convicted of fraud and scams. This includes harsher fines and longer prison sentences for those found guilty of engaging in fraudulent activities. The bill also includes provisions to enhance consumer protection measures and increase awareness of common scams. Overall, the Fraud and Scam Reduction Act aims to strengthen efforts to combat fraud and scams in the United States. By establishing a task force, increasing penalties, and enhancing consumer protection measures, this bill seeks to protect individuals, businesses, and government agencies from falling victim to fraudulent activities.

Congressional Summary of HR 1215

Fraud and Scam Reduction Act

This bill expands activities to address mail, telephone, and internet fraud, particularly such scams targeting older adults.

The bill establishes a Senior Scams Prevention Advisory Group, which must create model educational materials to educate employees of retailers, financial-services companies, and wire-transfer companies on how to identify and prevent scams that affect older adults.

Further, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) must establish an advisory office in the Bureau of Consumer Protection to assist the FTC in monitoring scams targeting older adults, educating consumers, and receiving complaints.

Current Status of Bill HR 1215

Bill HR 1215 is currently in the status of Introduced to Senate since May 24, 2022. Bill HR 1215 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on February 23, 2021.  Bill HR 1215's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. as of May 24, 2022

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 1215

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
42
Democrat Cosponsors
28
Republican Cosponsors
14
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 1215

Primary Policy Focus

Commerce

Potential Impact Areas

- Advisory bodies
- Aging
- Congressional oversight
- Consumer affairs
- Crime prevention
- Executive agency funding and structure
- Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
- Financial services and investments
- Fraud offenses and financial crimes
- Government information and archives
- Internet and video services
- Internet, web applications, social media
- Marketing and advertising
- Postal service
- Retail and wholesale trades
- State and local government operations
- Telephone and wireless communication
- Television and film

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 1215

Fraud and Scam Reduction Act
Fraud and Scam Reduction Act
Stop Senior Scams Act
Seniors Fraud Prevention Act of 2021
To establish an office within the Federal Trade Commission and an outside advisory group to prevent fraud targeting seniors and to direct the Commission to include additional information in an annual report to Congress on fraud targeting seniors, and for other purposes.
Fraud and Scam Reduction Act
Seniors Fraud Prevention Act of 2021
Stop Senior Scams Act
Fraud and Scam Reduction Act
Stop Senior Scams Act
Seniors Fraud Prevention Act of 2021

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