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Moody bill targets gift card scams hitting seniors

U.S. Sen. Ashley Moody introduced the SWIPES Act to strengthen federal penalties and tools against gift card fraud.
WHO: U.S. Sen. Ashley Moody
WHAT: Introduced the SWIPES Act to crack down on gift card fraud schemes targeting consumers and older adults
WHEN: Aug 4, 2026 at 2:53 PM ET
WHERE: Florida
WHY: The bill was triggered by gift card scams that use physical tampering and online schemes to steal money from consumers and seniors.

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