Federal Agencies' Efforts to Combat International Scams Detailed in New Congressional Report

The U.S. Congress Joint Economic Committee – Minority released a new report on October 27, 2026, highlighting both the shortcomings and progress of federal agencies in combating scams, particularly those originating from international criminal compounds in Southeast Asia. The report notes that the Federal Trade Commission provided $1.83 billion in consumer relief through fraud enforcement actions between October 2024 and September 2025, and the U.S. Secret Service recovered over $770 million for fraud victims from October 2023 to September 2025.