Congressman Dan Goldman Works to Protect Seniors from Predatory Scams

The ‘Protecting Seniors from Emergency Scams Act’ Directs Federal Trade Commission to Study Scams Targeting Elderly Americans 

Scams Cost Seniors $3.4 Billion Last Year 

Read the Bill Here 

Washington, DC – Congressman Dan Goldman (NY-10) joined Congresswoman Robin Kelly (IL-02) and Congressman Troy Balderson (OH-12) in introducing the ‘Protecting Seniors from Emergency Scams Act,’ which directs the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to create a web portal allowing consumers to search for scams by region and access contact information for law enforcement and adult protective service agencies. It also instructs the FTC to collaborate with media outlets and law enforcement agencies to disseminate this information to seniors and their caregivers. 

“Each year, elderly Americans lose billions of dollars of their hard-earned money to predatory scammers who prey on vulnerable seniors,” Congressman Dan Goldman said. “Congress must step up to ensure that consumer protection agencies prioritize elder fraud and develop policy crafted to crack down on these bad actors and hold those responsible to account."

The Protecting Seniors from Emergency Scams Act would also direct the FTC to prepare a report to Congress detailing scams targeting seniors, the prevalence of these fraudulent offers, and potential policy solutions to assist older adults in recognizing fraud. 

The FTC already has resources available on its website on how to avoid a scam.

Congressman Goldman has previously addressed the issue of scams and remains dedicated to protecting elderly Americans.

Last year, Goldman previously raised awareness about Social Security scams and how members of the public can protect themselves and fight back against scams and fraud.

Goldman has been a vocal advocate for Social Security and Medicaid benefits, defending these crucial programs against attempts by Congressional Republicans to cut them. 

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