House panel approves bill to protect elder victims from internet scammers

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House panel approves bill to protect elder victims from internet scammers

Rep. Kevin Steele

A House panel on Wednesday approved an Elder Law Section proposal to protect vulnerable victims by making it easier to halt bank transfers to “unascertainable” internet scammers.

The House Civil Justice and Claims Subcommittee voted 18-0 to approve HB 97 by Republican Rep. Kevin Steele, a Hudson attorney.

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