Pennsylvania Senator Seeks Elder Protection Against Tech, AI

Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday and Sen. Chris Gebhard are advocating for modernizing elder protection laws to combat the rise of online scams and fraud, particularly using advanced technologies like artificial intelligence.
The current regulations do not allow bank employees to intervene in suspected scams, which Attorney General Sunday highlights as a major issue.
Sen. Gebhard introduced a bill to update the Older Adult Protective Services Act, which is currently under review by the Senate Banking and Insurance committee.
Pennsylvania ranked ninth in the country in scam-related financial losses of elderly people, with over 7,000 seniors losing more than $200 million, reflecting a 43% increase from the previous year.
Both Democrats and Republicans are supporting the legislation, emphasizing the opportunity to enact significant reforms despite political divisions.
The Pennsylvania Bankers Association backs the bill, highlighting the increasing sophistication of scams facilitated by evolving technology.
The Attorney General’s Bureau of Consumer Protection and the FBI offer resources and helplines to assist victims and prevent fraud.

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