NJ S4874

Establishes a 15-member "Task Force on Scams and Fraud" within the Department of Law and Public Safety to study fraudulent activities affecting New Jersey residents, with special focus on seniors and vulnerable populations

Task force members include the Attorney General, Commissioner of Human Services, Director of Consumer Affairs (or designees), two senators, two assembly members, two law enforcement representatives, two business representatives (one from a financial institution), two senior advocacy representatives, and two consumer protection experts

Requires the task force to develop recommendations for improving coordination between government, law enforcement, and private sector on fraud prevention, and to identify potential funding sources including federal grants and public-private partnerships

Appointments must be made within 45 days of the act's effective date, with the task force organizing within 60 days after a majority of members are appointed

Task force must submit a written report of findings and recommendations to the Governor and Legislature within one year of organizing, and expires 30 days after submitting the report