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Americans lost a staggering $16 billion to scammers last year — now lawmakers want the FBI involved

Senator Gillibrand's new bipartisan bill would force federal agencies to work together against increasingly sophisticated AI-powered scams targeting vulnerable seniors during the holidays.

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Scams impersonating government agencies, businesses, or relatives are becoming increasingly sophisticated, and New York State seniors are becoming a primary target for fraud rings. According to data from the FBI, New York State seniors lost over $250 million last year to various scams. In response, Senator Kirsten Gillibrand has introduced a new bill requiring the FBI to develop a nationwide, interagency anti-fraud strategy to strengthen the pro…

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Staten Island Advance broke the news in Richmond County, United States on Sunday, December 21, 2025.
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