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Whitesides Leads Push For Action Against Scams On National Scam Survivor Day
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Whitesides Leads Push For Action Against Scams On National Scam Surviv
Source: KHTS Hometown Station
Date: 05/18/2026 10:18am
Article Summary:
Rep. George Whitesides Marks National Scam Survivor Day, Introduces Legislation to Combat Rising Fraud Threats
On National Scam Survivor Day, Rep. George Whitesides joined scam victims, online scam-fighting advocates and fellow lawmakers to call for stronger federal action against rising fraud, which cost Americans a record $21 billion in 2025. He introduced the Veteran Scam Victim Foundation Act and promoted several bills aimed at improving coordination, strengthening enforcement, regulating online platforms and dismantling foreign scam operations. Whitesides emphasized the need for a government-wide response as scams grow more sophisticated, particularly with the use of artificial intelligence.
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Date: 05/18/2026 10:18am
Article Summary:
Rep. George Whitesides Marks National Scam Survivor Day, Introduces Legislation to Combat Rising Fraud Threats
On National Scam Survivor Day, Rep. George Whitesides joined scam victims, online scam-fighting advocates and fellow lawmakers to call for stronger federal action against rising fraud, which cost Americans a record $21 billion in 2025. He introduced the Veteran Scam Victim Foundation Act and promoted several bills aimed at improving coordination, strengthening enforcement, regulating online platforms and dismantling foreign scam operations. Whitesides emphasized the need for a government-wide response as scams grow more sophisticated, particularly with the use of artificial intelligence.
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