These scams are sophisticated in nature, predatory and growing. And let's be clear, these are not isolated, bad actors. These schemes are tied to transnational criminal organizations, including drug cartels and terrorist networks. that exploit weaknesses in our financial system and move to hide illicit funds. My amendment strikes that balance to ensure that we're not unnecessarily harassing honest, hard working Americans while preserving the ability to go after those who actually are committing the crimes. (02:47–02:55)
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Asserts that scams are linked to transnational criminal organizations, including drug cartels and terrorist networks.
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