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Romance Scam Prevention Act
9/23/2025, 4:41 PM
Summary of Bill S 841
The main purpose of this bill is to increase transparency and accountability within the online dating industry, as well as to empower users to make informed decisions about their online interactions. By requiring online dating service providers to implement fraud prevention measures, such as notifying members of common scams and providing guidance on how to report suspicious activity, the bill seeks to reduce the prevalence of online dating fraud.
If passed, the Online Dating Fraud Prevention Act would represent a significant step towards improving the safety and security of online dating platforms. By raising awareness about the risks associated with online dating and providing users with the tools they need to protect themselves, this legislation has the potential to make a positive impact on the online dating community. Overall, Bill 119 s 841 is a proactive and necessary measure to address the growing issue of online dating fraud. By requiring online dating service providers to take responsibility for the safety of their members and provide them with the information they need to stay safe online, this bill has the potential to protect countless individuals from falling victim to fraudulent activities.
Congressional Summary of S 841
Romance Scam Prevention Act
This bill requires online dating service providers (i.e., mobile applications or websites) to provide users with a fraud ban notification if the user has established an account with the service and received a message through the service from a banned user of the service.
The fraud ban notification must include (1) the username or other profile identifier of the banned user and the most recent time when the user who is receiving the notification sent or received a message through the service to or from the banned user, (2) a statement that the banned user may have been using a false identity or attempting to defraud other users, (3) a statement that the user should not send cash (or another form of currency) or personal financial information to another user, (4) information about avoiding online fraud (e.g., a link to another website or a disclosure) and (5) contact information for the provider's customer service department.
The bill provides for enforcement of these requirements by the Federal Trade Commission and state attorneys general.
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Current Status of Bill S 841
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 841
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
1Democrat Cosponsors
1Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 841
Primary Policy Focus
CommercePotential Impact Areas
Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 841
Comments
Ella Finch
2 months ago
I think this bill is a good idea. It's important to protect people from romance scams. Who do you think will be most affected by this?
Huxley Raynor
2 months ago
I can't believe this new bill tryna stop romance scams! It's gonna make it harder for me to find love online. Who even comes up with this stuff? Smh. #notcool #romancescams #affectedpeople
