Senior Citizens Against Marketing Scams Act of 1993

Summary

Senior Citizens Against Marketing Scams Act of 1993 - Amends the Federal criminal code to provide for enhanced penalties for telemarketing fraud that targets or victimizes persons over age 55. Directs the court to order offenders to: (1) pay restitution to persons who sustained losses as a result of the fraudulent activity; and (2) forfeit to the United States property constituting or derived from proceeds obtained as a result of the offense. Requires the U.S. Sentencing Commission to review and, if necessary, amend the sentencing guidelines to ensure that victim related adjustments for fraud offenses against persons over age 55 are adequate. Authorizes the Attorney General to make awards for furnishing information leading to the prosecution and conviction of telemarketing fraud offenders. Authorizes appropriations. Makes the mail fraud statute applicable to matter sent or delivered by any private or commercial interstate carrier. Sets forth provisions regarding fraud and related activity in connection with access devices. Directs the Attorney General to establish a national, toll-free telemarketing fraud hotline.

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• Referred in House (text)

  Referred in House · EN · 2 August 1993

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• Referred in House (PDF)

  Referred in House · EN · 2 August 1993

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• Engrossed in Senate (text)

  Engrossed in Senate · EN · 30 July 1993

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• Engrossed in Senate (PDF)

  Engrossed in Senate · EN · 30 July 1993

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• Passed Senate amended

  summary · EN · 30 July 1993

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• Reported to Senate (text)

  Reported to Senate · EN · 22 July 1993

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• Reported to Senate (PDF)

  Reported to Senate · EN · 22 July 1993

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• Introduced in Senate (text)

  Introduced in Senate · EN · 10 March 1993

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• Introduced in Senate (PDF)

  Introduced in Senate · EN · 10 March 1993

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• Introduced in Senate

  summary · EN · 10 March 1993

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