A 6725 New York Assembly · 2025 Regular Session

Creates new class E felony of fraudulent accosting in the first degree

This bill creates a new class E felony offense for "fraudulent accosting" when targeting individuals aged 65 or older in public places. It specifically elevates penalties for confidence scams, tricks, or swindles that defraud seniors of money or property, changing the offense from a class A misdemeanor to a felony. The law applies directly to older adults who are victims of public scams involving confidence games, such as fake investment schemes or impersonation. The key provision makes it a felony if the perpetrator accosts a senior in public with intent to defraud, rather than the existing misdemeanor penalty for similar acts against younger victims.
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Mar 2025
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Introduced Mar 11, 2025 Last action Jan 7, 2026
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