NJ S3274

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

Task force membership includes the Attorney General, Commissioner of Human Services, Director of Consumer Affairs (or designees), four legislators (two from each chamber, bipartisan), two law enforcement representatives, two business representatives (one from a financial institution), two senior advocacy representatives, and two consumer protection experts.

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

Task force responsibilities include reviewing consumer education efforts, developing coordination recommendations between government and private sector, identifying funding sources including federal grants, and recommending legislative or regulatory actions to improve fraud prevention and victim support.

A written report with findings and recommendations must be submitted to the Governor and Legislature within one year of organization, after which the task force expires 30 days later.