Whitesides calls for action on scams
Whitesides calls for action on scams
Source: The Signal
Date: 05/20/2026 2:33pm
Article Summary:
Rep. George Whitesides Marks National Scam Survivor Day, Introduces Bill to Combat Rising Fraud and Protect Veterans
Rep. George Whitesides marked National Scam Survivor Day by joining scam victims, online scam-fighting creators and fellow lawmakers in Washington, D.C., to call for stronger action against the growing threat of fraud, which cost Americans a record $21 billion in 2025. He urged tougher legislation, greater accountability for scammers and more responsibility from social media platforms and financial institutions, and introduced a bill to create a foundation supporting veterans who fall victim to scams.
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Date: 05/20/2026 2:33pm
Article Summary:
Rep. George Whitesides Marks National Scam Survivor Day, Introduces Bill to Combat Rising Fraud and Protect Veterans
Rep. George Whitesides marked National Scam Survivor Day by joining scam victims, online scam-fighting creators and fellow lawmakers in Washington, D.C., to call for stronger action against the growing threat of fraud, which cost Americans a record $21 billion in 2025. He urged tougher legislation, greater accountability for scammers and more responsibility from social media platforms and financial institutions, and introduced a bill to create a foundation supporting veterans who fall victim to scams.
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