Event Brief
Moody bill targets gift card scams hitting seniors
Filed: Aug 04, 2026 at 3:00 PM ET
Summary: 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 04, 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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