HR 7055
SCAM Act
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Bill overview
The SCAM Act increases the penalties for fraud related to the COVID-19 pandemic. Specifically, it raises the maximum fines and prison sentences for mail fraud and wire fraud schemes that exploit the emergency declared in response to the virus. Additionally, the bill increases penalties for selling counterfeit goods falsely advertised as treatments, preventatives, or cures for COVID-19. This legislation aims to deter fraudulent activities targeting individuals during the public health crisis.
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Matt Cartwright
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