FRAUD PREVENTION MONTH

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HR0768
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HOUSE RESOLUTION

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WHEREAS, Americans lose billions of dollars each year to
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fraud, with older adults disproportionately affected, making
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prevention, education, and strong consumer protections more
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important than ever; and

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WHEREAS, The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) estimates
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fraud losses in 2024 were as high as $196 billion nationwide,
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with up to $81.5 billion stolen from older adults; and

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WHEREAS, Illinoisans reported $280 million fraud losses in
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2025, according to the FTC; and

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WHEREAS, Older adults who experience fraud have a
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life-changing amount of money stolen from them, $83,000, four
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times that of the average across all ages; and

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WHEREAS, Older adults are often affected by fraud when
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they are no longer working or already financially strained and
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unable to recover the money that was stolen; and

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WHEREAS, Public awareness and education are critical in
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helping consumers recognize the common red flags of scams and
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in keeping them informed about emerging fraud trends; and

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LRB104 21292 MST 36061 r
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WHEREAS, Our communities, which include non-profit
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organizations, law enforcement, and public officials, are
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working to strengthen consumer protections, provide victim
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support, and advocate for stronger measures to prevent and
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prosecute fraud at the local, state, and federal levels;
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therefore, be it

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RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE
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HUNDRED FOURTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that
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we declare April 2026 as Fraud Prevention Month in the State of
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Illinois and encourage all Illinoisans to learn the red flags
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of scams and to support community and advocacy efforts that
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help prevent scams, protect consumers, and assist fraud
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victims; and be it further

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RESOLVED, That preventing fraud is a shared
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responsibility, and increasing awareness during Fraud
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Prevention Month empowers all Illinoisans, especially older
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adults, to protect themselves, their families, and their
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financial security.

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