To double the penalties for causing the transmission of misleading or inaccurate caller identification information with the intent to defraud, cause harm, or wrongfully obtain anything of value by making certain false communications relating to COVID-19, and for other purposes.
Stop Coronavirus Scams Act of 2020
This bill doubles the applicable forfeiture penalty, criminal fine, and term of imprisonment for anyone who provides misleading or inaccurate caller identification information in an attempt to defraud, cause harm, or wrongfully obtain anything of value by using false information related to COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019).
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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