Department of Justice: phone scams.
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- Introduced
- Passed Assembly
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill directs the California Department of Justice to create and maintain a public database of known phone scams on the department’s website. The database will include information about scam tactics, how to identify scams, and a reporting mechanism for the public to submit suspected scams. The department will also be required to annually report to the legislature on the number and types of phone scams reported.
Key provisions
- Establish a database of known phone scams on the Department of Justice website.
- Include information on scam tactics and how to identify scams.
- Provide a mechanism for the public to report suspected scams.
- Require the department to verify reports of suspected scams.
- Update the database monthly.
- Require annual reporting to the Legislature starting in 2028.
- The database will be maintained until January 1, 2033.
Who is affected
- Consumers
- Law Enforcement
- California Department of Justice
- The General Public
- Scammers
Notable changes
- Creates a centralized database of phone scams.
- Establishes a reporting mechanism for the public.
- Requires annual reporting to the legislature on scam trends.
Fiscal impact
None
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