PRINTER'S NO. 554
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA
SENATE RESOLUTION
No.75
Session of
2025
INTRODUCED BY KANE, TARTAGLIONE, SCHWANK, COMITTA, HUGHES,
PENNYCUICK, COSTA, HAYWOOD, SANTARSIERO, PHILLIPS-HILL,
BROWN, VOGEL, STREET, CAPPELLETTI, STEFANO AND MILLER,
APRIL 4, 2025
REFERRED TO RULES AND EXECUTIVE NOMINATIONS, APRIL 4, 2025
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing May 15, 2025, as "Senior Fraud Awareness Day" in
Pennsylvania.
WHEREAS, This Commonwealth is home to a large and growing
population of senior citizens, many of whom are vulnerable to
financial fraud and scams that exploit senior citizens' trust
and savings; and
WHEREAS, According to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC),
senior citizens are increasingly targeted by criminals who
engage in deceptive practices, including telephone scams, online
fraud, identity theft and predatory financial schemes; and
WHEREAS, The National Council on Aging reports that seniors
lose an estimated $60 billion annually due to fraud and the
amount of loss continues to rise, exacerbating the financial
insecurity of older adults; and
WHEREAS, Based on data from the FTC, criminals stole between
an estimated $310 million and $2.7 billion from Pennsylvanians
over 60 years of age in 2023 and, on average, each Pennsylvania
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WHEREAS, Estimated fraud losses are growing at a rate of
nearly 20% per year; and
WHEREAS, Awareness and education about common fraud tactics
and prevention methods are essential in empowering seniors,
their families and caregivers to recognize, resist and report
fraudulent activities; and
WHEREAS, Promoting senior fraud awareness can help foster a
sense of security, independence and dignity for older
Pennsylvanians by reducing their vulnerability to fraud; and
WHEREAS, The Commonwealth has been dedicated to protecting
seniors from financial exploitation and has implemented various
programs and initiatives aimed at providing education, resources
and support to safeguard the financial well-being of its elderly
residents; and
WHEREAS, Recognizing "Senior Fraud Awareness Day" underscores
the Commonwealth's commitment to educating seniors, caregivers
and the public about fraud prevention and ensuring that
Pennsylvania seniors can live with the confidence that their
financial security is safeguarded; therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate recognize May 15, 2025, as "Senior
Fraud Awareness Day" in Pennsylvania; and be it further
RESOLVED, That the Senate raise awareness about the growing
issue of senior fraud to encourage communities to educate
seniors about common scams and to provide resources for those
affected; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this resolution be transmitted to
the Governor, the Department of Aging, the Office of Attorney
General and senior advocacy organizations to ensure the broadest
possible dissemination and participation in activities to stop
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