According to the FBI, in 2024, Arizonans lost an estimated $392 million to fraud. Now, Sen. Mark Kelly (D-Arizona) is leading a bipartisan effort to crack down on international scam networks that target older adults across the country.
Kelly sent a letter late last week to top federal officials, including the Secret Service director and the secretaries of State and Treasury. In it, he called for a coordinated national strategy to combat these criminal operations.
Many of these crimes originate from what are called "scam labor camps,” located in parts of Southeast Asia. Kelly wants stronger international cooperation, enhanced investigations to track and dismantle these camps and better public education to protect seniors from fraud.
Kelly said it's not just a financial issue, but a matter of public trust and national security. Kelly and other lawmakers have asked for a response by July 31.
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