S. 3824 · 116th Congress
Protecting Seniors from Emergency Scams Act
- Stage
- Reported from committee
- Sponsor
- Amy Klobuchar
- Introduced
- 2020-05-21
- Latest action
- 2020-11-18 · Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Summary
Protecting Seniors from Emergency Scams ActThis 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.