Senators from both parties pressed Trump administration officials on whether U.S. agencies and foreign partners are coordinated enough to combat transnational scam centers. Witnesses said the administration is moving toward a whole-of-government and international task force approach, with progress varying by country, especially in Cambodia, Burma, and Laos. #SCAMAct #Interpol #JointInteragencyTaskForceSouth #Cambodia #Burma #Laos
Keypoints
- Lawmakers questioned whether one agency should lead the federal anti-scam effort.
- At least 13 federal agencies have authority to fight scams.
- Officials said crackdowns in one place often push scam operations elsewhere.
- The SCAM Act seeks to unify federal efforts against scam operations.
- U.S. officials are also building international coordination with allies and Interpol.
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