Type: announcement

House Passes Bipartisan Financial Exploitation Prevention Act to Protect Older Adults from Fraud

07/02/2026, 08:36 AM business announcement
The House passed the Financial Exploitation Prevention Act of 2025, aimed at protecting older adults from financial fraud by allowing mutual funds and transfer agents to pause redemption requests when exploitation is suspected. This bipartisan effort highlights the growing concern over financial scams targeting vulnerable populations, which have seen significant increases in reported losses.