Stop SCAMS Act: Unified Federal Strategy to Combat Fraud and Cybercrime.
This law mandates the FBI, the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection (BCFP), and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to develop a unified, government-wide strategy to combat scams and cyberfraud. The goal is to standardize scam definitions and data collection methods, leading to more effective consumer protection. Citizens benefit from better coordinated federal efforts aimed at reducing financial losses due to fraud.
Key points
Requires the development of a single, government-wide strategy to counter scams and cyberfraud within one year.
Federal agencies must standardize the definition of a scam and harmonize data collection on financial losses and payment methods.
Agencies (FBI, BCFP, FTC) must measure the effectiveness of their anti-scam training programs to improve public education and financial security.
Status:
Introduced
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