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• We even have SNAP fraud cases here in Minnesota that have led to convictions.
• We even have SNAP fraud cases here in Minnesota that have led to convictions.
• We even have SNAP fraud cases here in Minnesota that have led to convictions.
• I understand the fraud concern, of course.
• the the fraud concern, of course. the the fraud concern, of course.

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• For $10,000, we've got $9 billion of fraud, Mr.
• Attorney General's Medicaid Fraud Attorney General's Medicaid Fraud Control<00:57:21.080> Unit
• , and prosecute tax fraud, and prosecute tax fraud, protect<01:20:45.080> taxpayer<01:20:45.640
• due to that 9 billion dollars of fraud due to that 9 billion dollars of fraud that's<01:25:06.520
• <01:26:27.280> out uh to continue to to uh keep fraud out uh to continue to to uh keep fraud

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• These are victims of people who were convicted of fraud and then had no resources.
• <00:44:10.920> and<00:44:11.040> fraud spent nearly 10 years in fraud and fraud spent
• nearly 10 years in fraud and fraud prevention<00:44:12.240> yes<00:44:12.760> uh<00:44
• I had to estimate fraud losses.
• <00:56:21.520> against publicly um as committing fraud against publicly um as committing fraud

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• One just has some headlines for some deed fraud bills, or deed fraud that has occurred in Arizona.
• One just has some headlines for some deed fraud bills, or deed fraud that has occurred in Arizona.
• In the last two years, we had 300 complaints regarding real estate fraud.
• It's a classic battle between customer service and fraud prevention.
• I've personally witnessed the devastation caused by deed fraud.

Keywords: 1182, all

Summary: The committee heard HB 2842, a deed-fraud prevention bill that would create an early alert system for property owners when escrow is opened on their property. The sponsor and several witnesses, including a victim, an Attorney General investigator, and the Department of Real Estate commissioner, described widespread deed fraud and said the bill would provide proactive notice before a fraudulent transfer is completed. The committee adopted the Blackman amendment shifting the reporting entity from DIFI to the State Real Estate Department, then passed the bill with a due pass recommendation by a 7-0 vote. Members then considered HB 2667, which would require recipients of state first-time homebuyer or down payment assistance programs to be Arizona residents for two years and to occupy the home as a primary residence for two years, while barring out-of-state investors from using the homes as rentals. The sponsor said the bill was intended to help younger Arizonans and keep assistance focused on residents invested in the state. Opponents and other members raised concerns that the bill could conflict with existing federal and lender requirements and could reduce participation in local down payment programs; after discussion, the committee passed the bill 4-3. HB 2020 was heard next and would reduce certain school-disruption offenses to a class 1 misdemeanor for minors and narrow the definition of interference with an educational institution. The sponsor and a parent described a case in which a student was charged too harshly after a school altercation, while a public commenter urged case-by-case discretion and warned against saddling children with felonies. The committee passed the bill 4-3. The committee also advanced HB 2793, which streamlines annexation procedures for single-owner annexations and updates notice rules, including electronic newspaper publication. After adopting two amendments, members passed it 4-3. HB 2327, which allows eligible individuals to restrict public access to certain identifying information held by county recorders, assessors, and treasurers, passed unanimously. HB 2858, creating a 1% Arizona-bidder preference in certain state procurement ties, also passed unanimously after amendment. HB 2660, which adds procedural protections and oversight for health profession licensing board actions, passed 4-2 after testimony from the sponsor and a physician who said board actions had chilled speech and due process. Finally, HB 2063, appropriating $1.5 million for the Independent Correctional Oversight Office, passed unanimously after strong support from oversight advocates and former corrections stakeholders, and HB 2681, extending civil-service appeal deadlines from 10 calendar days to 10 business days, also passed unanimously. The committee then discussed HB 2812, which would raise the sick-leave payout cap for retiring state employees from $30,000 to $57,000; witnesses supported the increase and members began discussing a possible amendment to allow retirees to transfer the payout into a health savings arrangement, but the transcript ends before final action on that bill.

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• This is a cutting-edge approach and will prevent fraud before it happens.
• And last, ...to properly investigate any misuse and potential fraud.
• Fraud overwhelmingly targets new users who don't understand how cryptocurrency works.
• victims of fraud.
• These aren't fraud ...or someone sending remittances back to family. These aren't fraud victims.

Summary: The committee first took up SB 1236, which would condition state economic development incentives on employers at subsidized companies using secret-ballot union elections and prohibiting neutrality agreements. The sponsor said the bill is meant to protect workers and taxpayer dollars, and he noted he would amend the Attorney General enforcement language to allow appeals. Supporters argued it protects secret ballots and transparency, while opponents said it is a form of union-busting, could conflict with federal labor law, and would burden contractors and workers. After debate, the committee reported the bill favorably on a roll call vote, with Senators Bracey Davis, Smith, and Errington voting no and the remaining recorded votes in favor. The committee then heard CS/SB 198, which regulates cryptocurrency kiosks to combat fraud, especially against seniors. The bill requires kiosk registration, fraud warnings, blockchain analytics, transaction limits, receipts, and refund protections for certain first-time transactions involving non-U.S. wallets. Supporters from consumer and senior advocacy groups said the bill would help stop widespread scams, while one industry witness praised the bill’s fraud protections but suggested narrowing the daily limits and new-customer period. The committee reported the bill favorably by roll call vote. Next, the committee considered CS/SB 1356 on dog breeding, pet sales, and breeder registration. The sponsor described it as a work in progress aimed at ending inhumane breeding conditions, improving consumer disclosures, and creating breeder standards and penalties; an amendment removed state oversight of local animal shelters. Pet store representatives supported many animal welfare provisions but objected to the three-day financing waiting period, shelter-space requirements, expanded reimbursement, and litigation exposure. Animal welfare supporters backed the bill, and the committee reported it favorably. The committee also heard SB 1722 on app stores and minors’ access to apps. The bill requires age verification, parental consent for minors, notice of app changes, and enforcement by the Department of Legal Affairs. Supporters said it would better protect children online and help enforce existing age-based restrictions, while opponents warned it could require overcollection of personal data, create privacy and constitutional problems, and duplicate tools parents already have. After debate, the committee reported the bill favorably. Finally, the committee took up CS/SB 422, which would bar use of ADS-B aviation data to calculate or collect certain airport fees, with an amendment adding departures to the covered activities. A pilot supported the bill as a safety and privacy measure, while airport advocates opposed it, saying it would undermine airport finances and force less efficient fee collection methods. The transcript ends during testimony on this bill, before final action is shown.

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• enhance its ability to investigate fraud.
• traditional financial crimes, wage theft, insurance fraud, and then state program fraud.
• situations when they do commit fraud. situations when they do commit fraud.
• rampant fraud? Superintendent Evans. rampant fraud? Superintendent Evans.
• emerging types of fraud. emerging types of fraud.

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• Alarmingly... ...to protect seniors from scams and fraud in our state.
• In 2023 alone, Nevada seniors lost over $113 million because of fraud.
• And just in my memory, over a million dollars in those fraud-type crimes.
• , and the median fraud loss was about $649.
• , and the median fraud loss was about $649.

Bills: SB60, SB85, SB323

Keywords: elderly, vulnerable persons, criminal penalties, theft, civil penalties, criminal justice reform, traffic stops, law enforcement, data recording, public safety, racial profiling, SB323, Nevada, Department of Corrections, offenders, inmates, incarcerated people, prison phone calls, free phone calls, family communication

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• Do we want to fight fraud or not?
• Do we want to fight fraud or not?
• Do we want to fight fraud or not?
• to fight fraud or not? to fight fraud or not?
• stand with a fraud riddled agency? stand with a fraud riddled agency?

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• The bill also requires mandatory fraud warnings to customers to be displayed on the machine before a
• This is a cutting-edge approach and will prevent fraud before it happens.
• It assumes all customers are permanent fraud risks, which isn't necessarily supported by the data.
• victims of fraud.
• These aren't fraud victims.

Bills: S0198, S0422, S1236, S1356, S1456, S1722

Keywords: virtual currency, kiosks, money services business, regulation, financial services, consumer protection, cryptocurrency, registration, ADS-B, automatic dependent surveillance-broadcast, aviation, airports, airport fees, landing fees, departure fees, touch-and-go landing, general aviation, pilot privacy, airspace radius, aircraft tracking

Summary: The committee first postponed SB 1456, then heard SB 1236, which would condition state economic development incentives on employers using secret-ballot union elections and prohibit neutrality agreements. The sponsor argued the bill protects workers from coercion and applies only to companies receiving taxpayer-funded incentives; opponents said it was government interference, likely to hurt contractors, apprenticeships, and business growth, and raised concerns about federal preemption and Attorney General enforcement. After debate, the committee reported SB 1236 favorably on a recorded vote. The committee then considered CS/SB 198, a measure to regulate cryptocurrency kiosks by requiring operator registration, fraud warnings, transaction limits, blockchain analytics, receipts, and refund protections for certain first-time transactions tied to fraud. Supporters from the banking industry, AARP, and others said the bill would help stop scams that are targeting seniors and vulnerable adults; one industry witness supported the bill but suggested narrowing the limits for existing users and shortening the new-customer period. The committee reported the bill favorably. Next, the committee took up CS/SB 1356 on dog breeding, pet sales, and breeder registration. The sponsor said the bill is intended to curb puppy mills, improve animal welfare, and add consumer protections, while an amendment removed state oversight of local animal shelters. Pet store representatives supported much of the bill but objected to the three-day waiting period for financed purchases, expanded reimbursement, and unfair trade practice penalties; others argued the bill would add red tape and litigation. The committee adopted the amendment and then reported the bill favorably. The committee also heard SB 1722 on app stores and minors, which would require age verification, parental consent for minors, app-content disclosures, and enforcement by the Department of Legal Affairs. Supporters said the bill would help parents protect children online; opponents warned it could force collection of sensitive personal data, create privacy and constitutional problems, and duplicate existing parental tools. Members debated the balance between child safety and privacy, and the committee reported the bill favorably. Finally, the committee heard CS/SB 422 on ADS-B aviation data, which would bar use of ADS-B information to calculate certain landing or access fees; an amendment added departures to the restriction. Pilots supported the bill as a safety and privacy measure, while airport representatives opposed it as undermining airport finances and shifting costs. The amendment was adopted, and the hearing on the bill began with testimony from both sides.

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• Put simply, we all suffer the cost of misclassification fraud.
• Misclassification fraud in 2019, again.
• 26.279> a note that misclassification fraud is a note that misclassification fraud is a problem
• <00:14:54.240> we accountable for dealing with fraud we accountable for dealing with fraud
• misclassification and insurance fraud misclassification and insurance fraud the<00:26:26.240>

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• fraud in Minnesota's EIDBI program. fraud in Minnesota's EIDBI program.
• So, another anti-fraud provision.
• integrity and minimize fraud. integrity and minimize fraud.
• No fraud. You can resume."
• No<02:10:46.640> fraud.

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• We'll be taking up matters on financial literacy, financial fraud, and financial technology, fintech.
• In 2025, so far, we've had at least 11 reports of fraud involving cryptocurrency kiosks.
• Back then it involved ATMs and bank fraud.
• So the best way to address crypto fraud is to prevent it in the first place.
• Yet, I believe we can limit the scams and frauds without restricting good behavior.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The committee heard testimony on several financial services bills, with the main focus on cryptocurrency kiosk regulation, financial literacy, and earned wage access. Legislators and witnesses described widespread crypto-related scams targeting older adults, often involving impersonation, urgency, spoofed phone numbers, and rapid transfers through kiosks that are difficult to trace or recover. Supporters of the kiosk bills said Massachusetts needs licensing, registration, transaction limits, warning notices, receipts, refund protections, and other safeguards; some also urged a “pause” or hold on transactions to give victims time to reconsider and allow law enforcement to intervene. The Attorney General’s office, AARP, local law enforcement, and several prosecutors and sheriffs backed the consumer-protection approach, while Bitcoin Depot supported a narrower regulatory framework but opposed low fee caps and strict daily limits, arguing they would function like a ban and reduce legitimate use. Witnesses from Waltham police, Middlesex and Essex County law enforcement, and the AG’s office said crypto scams are growing quickly, losses are often unrecoverable once funds move, and current tools are limited. They described cases involving elderly victims losing thousands of dollars, and said warnings alone are not enough because scammers keep victims on the phone and guide them through the process. Some witnesses said a temporary hold or refund mechanism has worked in at least one case, while others emphasized that transaction limits and visible disclosures could reduce harm even if they do not stop fraud entirely. The AG’s office also said it would submit written opposition to separate earned wage advance legislation, while DailyPay testified in support of that bill, saying earned wage access helps workers bridge short-term gaps without debt or credit reporting. The committee also heard support for mandatory financial literacy education from Representative Jim Hawkins, who said high school students need instruction on credit, debt, and inflation before they enter adulthood. In addition, the committee took testimony on litigation financing bills from insurance industry representatives, who argued for disclosure and regulation of predatory litigation lending and warned about foreign interference and reduced plaintiff recoveries. No votes or final actions were taken during the hearing; members asked questions throughout, and the chair noted the need to move testimony along because of time constraints.

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• On the subject of waste, fraud, and abuse.
• Now granted most people and I have not even heard this from my colleagues, that fraud was provider fraud
• That was provider fraud. So I am all about addressing waste, abuse, and fraud.
• Does that sound like Medicare fraud to you?
• money, because most of us aren't thinking about fraud, so you're not very good at detecting fraud. detecting

Keywords: Michael Falkender, Deputy Secretary of the Treasury, IRS, taxpayer privacy, nomination process, committee hearing

Summary: The committee convened to discuss critical issues surrounding the nomination of Michael Falkender for the position of Deputy Secretary of the Treasury. This meeting included a series of remarks from committee members who expressed divergent views on Falkender's qualifications and the implications of his appointment. Senator Wyden voiced strong opposition, arguing that Falkender represents harmful policies expected to be perpetuated under the current administration, especially concerning taxpayer privacy and IRS tactics. Meanwhile, other members defended Falkender, noting his extensive experience, including a commitment to transparency in government operations if confirmed.

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• what we should be talking about and we should always be working to sort out and eliminate waste and fraud
• But if the administration is serious about combating waste and fraud, then the president would not have
• I mean we've seen all the waste fraud and abuse that you've documented so what's the point of having
• As a result of the Musk power grab, slash and trash agencies in the name of eliminating waste, fraud
• That's waste and fraud, Mr. Chairman. Thank you.

Keywords: fiscal responsibility, government waste, foreign aid, funding resolution, legislative oversight

Summary: The committee meeting addressed government spending and foreign aid, with a particular emphasis on perceived wasteful expenditures. A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to discussing a funding resolution for the committee, which received unanimous support from the members present. The chair noted a quorum at the beginning of the meeting, signaling that the committee was ready to conduct its business. Discussions highlighted ongoing debates concerning fiscal responsibility and the necessity of legislative oversight, notably regarding foreign aid allocations and their implications for domestic fiscal health.

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• House Republicans have passed legislation, including the Fraud... legislation, including the Fraud Prevention
• House Republicans are exposing fraud by investigating... ...exposing fraud by investigating programs,
• , wire fraud, ...with check fraud, wire fraud, and increasingly sophisticated digital scams.
• nearly 8 billion dollars to fraud nearly 8 billion dollars to fraud and<02:25:20.640> 80%
• Let's eliminate programs plagued by fraud and reform to eliminate fraud.

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• It's done in cases of identity fraud, and I believe it's done in insurance fraud.
• done in I believe in insurance fraud. done in I believe in insurance fraud.
• Insurance fraud under 638 col 20- small A that establishes venue and insurance fraud.
• Identity fraud in 638 col 27 venue was established for identity fraud issues.
• Identity fraud in 638 col 27 venue was established for identity fraud issues.

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• <00:25:44.400> in we don't have a definition of fraud in we don't have a definition of fraud
• <00:26:38.720> It a new paragraph G defining fraud. It a new paragraph G defining fraud.
• credible allegation of fraud is. credible allegation of fraud is.
• So there's always gray areas, especially with fraud, where you're just not sure if it's fraud.
• , where you're just not sure if fraud, where you're just not sure if it's<01:06:38.240> fraud.

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• I know it's not a budget year, but we can pass good policy on combating fraud in the state of Minnesota
• 59.400> combating we can pass good policy on combating we can pass good policy on combating fraud
• <00:06:01.600> And<00:06:01.720> we fraud in the state of Minnesota.
• And we fraud in the state of Minnesota.
• and work with us on those about fraud and work with us on those bills<00:07:32.840> so<00:07:

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• When I had an elections supervisor tell me that, you know, if there's going to be fraud happening, the
• When I had an elections supervisor tell me that, you know, if there's going to be fraud happening, the
• If there's going to be fraud happening, the most likely place it'll be happening in our elections is
• , voter registration fraud.
• , voter registration fraud.

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• process is going on in D.C., and I'm sure they're going to go through that process and find waste, fraud
• I wish Governor Walz would be more focused on waste, fraud, and abuse in Minnesota like that.
• <00:04:45.720> and that process and find waste Fraud and that process and find waste Fraud
• and Abuse in focused on waste F Fraud and Abuse in Minnesota<00:04:53.080> like<00:04:53.360>
• <00:15:09.040> and million going out in waste Fraud and million going out in waste Fraud and

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