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Dept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk
Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending
Type of Service: Resolution of Support
Purpose: Fraud Prevention Month
Sponsor: Council Member at-Large Louise Scott-Rountree
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WHEREAS, Americans lose billions of dollars each year to fraud, with older adults disproportionately affected, making prevention, education, and strong consumer protections more important than ever; and
WHEREAS, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) estimate fraud losses in 2024 were as high as $196 billion nationwide, with up to $81 billion stolen from older adults; and
WHEREAS, New Jerseyans reported about $133.5 million in fraud losses in 2025 according to the FTC; and
WHEREAS, older adults who experience fraud have four times that of the average across all ages; and
WHEREAS, older adults are often affected by fraud when they are no longer working or already financially strained unable to recover the money that was stolen; and
WHEREAS, public awareness and education are critical in helping consumers recognize the common red flag of scams and keeping them informed about emerging fraud trends; and
WHEREAS, our communities-which include non-profit organizations, law enforcement, and public officials-are working to strengthen consumer protections, provide victim support, and advocate for stronger measures to prevent and prosecute fraud at the local, state and federal levels; and
WHEREAS, preventing fraud is shared responsibility, and increasing awareness during Fraud Prevention Month empowers all New Jerseyans especially older adults-to protect themselves, their families, and their financial security.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MUNICIPAL COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, THAT:
1. The Municipal Council proclaims April 2026 Fraud Prevention Month throughout the City ...
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