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jec.senate.govApr 14, 2026Government

ICYMI: JEC Holds Hearing on Protecting Americans from Foreign Fraudsters

Representative Spartz pressed federal officials on the lack of individual follow-up for constituents who lose their life savings to international scams.

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The Joint Economic Committee held a hearing on the global scam economy, featuring officials from the DOJ, FBI, and FTC. Lawmakers and experts discussed shifting from reactive 'pay and chase' models to proactive technological prevention against foreign-backed fraudsters.

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