Dismantle Foreign Scam Syndicates Act: Protecting Americans from Online Fraud
This act aims to protect U.S. citizens from large-scale online scams, often involving cryptocurrency and forced labor. It establishes a special task force to coordinate government efforts to dismantle these criminal organizations, recover stolen funds, and support victims. This initiative seeks to enhance online safety for citizens and better protect their savings from international fraudsters.
Key points
An interagency Task Force will be established to combat transnational online scam operations, including "pig butchering" scams.
The act authorizes sanctions against individuals and entities responsible for scams and provides support for human trafficking victims forced into scam centers.
The U.S. government will collaborate with foreign partners and private sector companies to disrupt scam infrastructure and recover stolen assets.
Introduced
Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_5490
Sponsor: Rep. Shreve, Jefferson [R-IN-6]
Process start date: 2025-09-18