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Mazie K. Hirono: “I think there needs to be criminal prosecution of these. Probably they just keep doing it because a fine, I do not…”

On the recordApril 19, 2023
I think there needs to be criminal prosecution of these. Probably they just keep doing it because a fine, I do not think, is enough deterrence.
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Mazie K. Hirono
Hawaii

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Hirono emphasizes the need for stronger legal actions against scammers targeting servicemembers.

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