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New York Lawmakers Push Senior Consumer Protections

Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at 4:42 AM

New York lawmakers are considering new consumer protection bills aimed at protecting seniors from scams and pricing tactics. One proposal would slow cryptocurrency purchases to help prevent fraud targeting older adults, while other bills would ban surveillance pricing practices online and in stores. AARP says older New Yorkers lost more than 400 million dollars to […]

New York lawmakers are considering new consumer protection bills aimed at protecting seniors from scams and pricing tactics. One proposal would slow cryptocurrency purchases to help prevent fraud targeting older adults, while other bills would ban surveillance pricing practices online and in stores. AARP says older New Yorkers lost more than 400 million dollars to scams in 2025.

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