2020-05-21 Introduced in Senate Protecting Seniors from Emergency Scams Act

This 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.

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