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Kane in Your Corner: Congress considers new bill to fight scams

News 12's Senior Investigative Reporter Walt Kane reports that Americans over 60 lose over a billion dollars a year to scams, prompting Congress to consider legislation to crack down on scammers.

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Jun 9, 2025, 11:52 AM

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