Washington, Sept. 17 -- Congressman Abe Hamadeh issued the following press release:
Congressman Abe Hamadeh (AZ-08) introduced the CATFISH Act of 2026, legislation aimed at protecting senior citizens from financial fraudsters.
Congressman Hamadeh introduced the bill in response to constituent concerns about the increasing number of cases in which vulnerable senior citizens are targeted by criminals using fake online identities, known as "catfishing," to steal money or personal data.
The Federal Bureau of Investigation advises that these "catfishing" con artists are present on most dating and social media sites. Identity theft through this method is becoming a national crisis.
In 2024, Americans age 60 and older reported losing $2.4 b...