Internet Scammers Need Oversight

The Constitution Study · Oct 16, 2026

Screenshot via Newsmax2/Snapstream Americans lose billions of dollars every year to online scams, and the problem is getting worse.A recent report from the Consumer Federation of America found that Americans lost an estimated $148 billion to “online scams and crimes” in 2025, an increase of nearly 26 percent from the year before.These are not just numbers on a page. They represent Americans losing money they need for groceries, rent, medical bills and retirement. And far too many of us have someone we personally care for who has fallen prey.We all feel a responsibility to care for those who…