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Senate Passes Romance Scam Prevention Act Targeting Online Fraud and FTC Powers

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The U.S. Senate unanimously passed the Romance Scam Prevention Act, which was sponsored by Marsha Blackburn. The legislation requires dating apps and services to issue fraud ban notifications to users who have interacted with a person removed from the app. John Hickenlooper co-sponsored the bill, while companion legislation was introduced by David Valadao in the U.S. House of Representatives.

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The bill targets romance scams, which the Federal Trade Commission reported resulted in victims losing $1.3 billion in 2022 alone. The successful passage of the main bill provides the legislative context for its companion bill in the House, while also expanding the FTC's potential consumer protection tools.

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Who's involved

  • Marsha BlackburnSponsored the Romance Scam Prevention Act in the U.S. Senate.
  • David ValadaoIntroduced companion legislation in the U.S. House of Representatives.
  • Federal Trade CommissionFederal government agency that the bill seeks to inform regarding potential regulatory action.
  • Donald TrumpThe bill requires dating app fraud notifications to be sent to his office.

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