[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 84 (Wednesday, May 15, 2024)]
[House]
[Page H3259]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




            DESIGNATING NATIONAL SENIOR FRAUD AWARENESS DAY

  (Ms. KAPTUR asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend her remarks.)
  Ms. KAPTUR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to advocate for the designation 
of May 15 as National Senior Fraud Awareness Day.
  This bipartisan resolution we are introducing aims to draw attention 
to the alarming increase in fraudulent schemes targeting seniors across 
the United States.
  In 2023 alone, individuals over 60 reported losses totaling nearly $2 
billion from various forms of fraud spanning all 50 States.
  Senior fraud is not merely a regional concern. It is a pervasive 
national challenge that demands our collective attention. We must 
collaborate to implement effective policies and measures aimed at 
preventing these scams to protect our seniors from financial 
exploitation.
  One of the major obstacles to combating senior fraud is the 
significant underreporting of incidents. Many victims hesitate to come 
forward due to feelings of shame, stigma, and a lack of awareness 
regarding where to report such crimes.
  By designating May 15 as National Senior Fraud Awareness Day, we can 
raise public awareness, empower seniors with knowledge, and provide 
them with the resources they need to report fraud effectively.
  Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to join 
us in our bipartisan effort to end fraud against seniors.

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