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AGENCY TESTIMONY
Legislative proposals to combat elder fraud
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68 sec
The testimony includes recommendations for legislative actions at both the federal and state levels to enhance protections against elder fraud and improve financial safeguards for older adults.
- Proposal for federal legislation requiring banking institutions to set up greater safeguards and ensure processes for reversing fraudulent charges
- State-level proposal to require licensing or certification for tax preparers in New York State
- Advocacy for the New York State legislature and state education department to issue certificates or licenses for tax preparers
- Call for council partnership in pursuing legislative action to ensure restitution for elder fraud victims