Rep. Higgins Announces Passage of Bills Aimed at Protecting Seniors From Scams
April 17, 2021
April 17, 2021
WASHINGTON, April 17 -- Rep. Brian Higgins, D-New York, issued the following news release:
Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) announced the passage of legislation aimed at protecting older Americans from scams and other fraudulent tactics targeting consumers. The pandemic has increased incidences of fraudulent activity. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has received nearly 260,000 reports of fraud between January of 2020 and April 2021 totaling over $406.3 million in losses. People . . .
Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) announced the passage of legislation aimed at protecting older Americans from scams and other fraudulent tactics targeting consumers. The pandemic has increased incidences of fraudulent activity. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has received nearly 260,000 reports of fraud between January of 2020 and April 2021 totaling over $406.3 million in losses. People . . .