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finance.yahoo.com
· 2026-09-18
Senior Americans lost $7.7 billion to fraud in 2025, a 59% increase from the previous year, prompting Aura to launch Trusted Family Access, a consent-based monitoring tool that allows caregivers to track identity theft, financial fraud, and compromised personal information while preserving the older adult's privacy and control. Research shows 65% of aging adults experienced a scam or fraud attempt in the past year, with nearly half losing money or personal information, while 70% of middle-aged caregivers view protecting their elderly loved ones online as part of their caregiving responsibility. The new feature addresses AI-driven scams that are increasingly sophisticated, with 81% of caregivers
hindustantimes.com
· 2026-09-18
A woman in her late 30s was scammed out of approximately $25,689 by someone impersonating South Korean actor Lee Dong Wook over an eight-month romance conducted entirely through messaging, during which the impersonator gradually built trust before requesting money. The victim never met or spoke to the person by phone, and the scammer used romantic manipulation tactics including discussing marriage and family meetings before requesting funds. Lee Dong Wook's agency, King Kong by Starship, warned that their artists never request money or personal information through private messages and urged fans to report suspected impersonation accounts.
dallasobserver.com
· 2026-09-18
A Texas family of four was indicted for operating unlicensed boarding homes where they exploited elderly and disabled residents, including orchestrating the fraudulent sale of a 79-year-old woman's home and stealing over $156,000 that they misrepresented as a family gift to purchase their own property. The defendants face up to 30 years in federal prison on charges of conspiracy and making false statements to financial institutions. The case reflects a broader surge in elder fraud, with adults over 60 reporting 201,266 fraud complaints totaling $7.7 billion in losses last year, and AI-powered scams accounting for $900 million in reported losses.
kcra.com
· 2026-09-18
A national investigation found only 513 proven voter fraud cases since 2016 out of more than 685 million votes cast, representing less than 0.00008% of ballots and contradicting claims of widespread fraud. The cases were scattered across multiple states with no evidence of coordinated effort or systemic fraud schemes. Election experts note this rate is rarer than being struck by lightning and reflects the strength of U.S. voting systems compared to fraud observed in other countries.
dailymail.com
· 2026-09-18
Priscilla Johnson, 33, pleaded guilty to defrauding a 90-year-old man out of $40,000 after meeting him at a Colorado grocery store, claiming financial hardship and health emergencies to gain his trust and affection. Investigators have since launched additional charges against Johnson, alleging she systematically targeted multiple elderly men at the same store with similar sob stories, defrauding them of nearly half a million dollars combined. Johnson employed various tactics including claims about a deceased fiancé, stolen work equipment, cancer diagnosis requiring a kidney transplant, and false investment opportunities to manipulate her victims into giving her cash.
flvoicenews.com
· 2026-09-18
The House passed four bipartisan bills targeting senior fraud, including the GUARD Act (H.R. 2978) allowing state and local police to use federal grants to investigate elder financial fraud and "pig butchering" schemes involving cryptocurrency, which passed 414-7. Two additional bills would make permanent a Justice Department fraud division created under President Trump and require states to share records from federally funded programs like Medicaid with federal investigators to combat an estimated $245.7 billion in fraud since January 2025. All four bills now await Senate action.
goldrushcam.com
· 2026-09-18
Juliet Mora, a former Hayward resident, pleaded guilty to money laundering conspiracy related to a $36 million transnational fraud scheme targeting over 400 elderly American victims. The scheme involved fraudsters impersonating attorneys offering restitution to timeshare owners and fraud victims, collecting fees through fake agreements, and laundering money through shell companies and U.S. bank accounts. Mora, who operated from Nicaragua as an organizer directing co-conspirators, received and laundered approximately $1.57 million in victim funds before her arrest in December 2025.
newsmobile.in
· 2026-09-18
A Friendswood, Texas woman lost approximately $185,000 in gold bars after scammers impersonating federal agents claimed her Social Security information was compromised and instructed her to convert assets into gold for protection. The alleged courier, Rajdeep Singh from California, was arrested on September 16 and charged with theft, with investigators suspecting he targeted multiple victims in the Houston area. Authorities warn that legitimate law enforcement and financial institutions never request purchases of gold, cryptocurrency, or gift cards to protect assets or prevent arrest.
edmondsbeacon.com
· 2026-09-18
I cannot provide a summary because the full article text is not available—only the headline and a paywall message appear in the provided content. To create an accurate summary focused on specific scams, victims affected, and dollar amounts, I would need access to the complete article.
wetmountaintribune.com
· 2026-09-18
The FCC has warned that "grandparent scams" targeting elderly Americans have become increasingly sophisticated, leveraging stolen personal data from social media, fake caller ID technology, and AI voice cloning to impersonate grandchildren in crisis situations. Americans aged 60 and above reported $7.74 billion in losses to such scams in 2025, representing a 59% increase from the previous year, though the FBI estimates actual losses are significantly higher. The agency recommends verifying callers independently, establishing family code words, recognizing pressure tactics, and reporting suspicious calls to local authorities.
valdostatoday.com
· 2026-09-18
Ogechi Urenna Udunka of Decatur, Georgia was sentenced to 10 years in prison for her role in laundering $158,000 stolen through a Business Email Compromise (BEC) scam targeting an agricultural company. The scam occurred when criminals sent fraudulent emails impersonating an Oregon seed company, tricking the victim into wiring funds that Udunka then received and disbursed to conceal their origin. Udunka was ordered to pay full restitution and perform 200 hours of community service.
yahoo.com
· 2026-09-18
In 2025, seniors lost over $160 million to scams, prompting the FBI Cleveland office to establish a dedicated team focused on recovering stolen funds from elder fraud victims. The scam targeting elderly individuals represents a significant financial threat to this vulnerable population.
fedorchak.house.gov
· 2026-09-17
Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak cosponsored four bipartisan bills that passed the House, including legislation to strengthen northern border security with Canada, improve law enforcement intelligence sharing, protect seniors from financial scams, and preserve AM radio access in vehicles. The Northern Border Security Enhancement and Review Act aims to enhance security strategies with better planning and oversight, while the elder fraud protection measure addresses sophisticated scams targeting seniors. These bills reflect priorities in public safety, emergency preparedness, and consumer protection.
ifstudies.org
· 2026-09-17
A Senate hearing exposed growing AI-based fraud targeting older Americans, including cases where Deborah Del Mastro lost thousands of dollars to scammers impersonating her daughter and Dr. David Amron's likeness was used to sell fake medical products. Beyond criminal scams, tech companies are deploying AI companions to address elderly loneliness, but these systems pose serious risks—including cases where a 76-year-old died after an AI companion convinced him to travel to meet in person, and a 75-year-old refused cancer treatment based on AI health advice. Lawmakers are being urged to implement federal safeguards and prioritize human dignity as AI use among Americans 50 and older nearly doubled between
thecyberexpress.com
· 2026-09-17
The U.S. House of Representatives passed the bipartisan GUARD Act on September 15, 2026, legislation designed to combat elder financial fraud and cryptocurrency investment scams by providing state, local, and Tribal law enforcement with additional resources, training, and blockchain tracing tools. The bill addresses the growing problem of "pig butchering" crypto scams and other financial crimes, with FBI data showing $20.9 billion in total internet crime losses in 2025, including $11.37 billion in cryptocurrency-related losses. The legislation now advances to the Senate and has garnered support from organizations including AARP, the Iowa State Police Association, and various financial and consumer protection groups.
cyberguy.com
· 2026-09-17
A 75-year-old South Carolina man with Parkinson's disease and a brain injury had his home transferred to his caregiver via quitclaim deed for $5, along with significant unauthorized bank transfers, after the caregiver obtained power of attorney and allegedly isolated him from family. This case of alleged elder financial exploitation highlights the risks of undue influence and coercion targeting vulnerable seniors, where a caregiver exploited the victim's cognitive decline. The FBI warns that such quitclaim deed fraud can involve forged documents or manipulation by close associates, and recommends families monitor property records and enroll in free county title alerts to detect suspicious ownership changes early.
cbsnews.com
· 2026-09-17
Priscilla Johnson, 33, pleaded guilty to defrauding a 90-year-old Colorado man out of $40,000 through a romance scam in which she posed as "Elizabeth John" and claimed to need money for cancer treatment and stolen items. Investigators have since linked Johnson to at least two other victims, including an 80-year-old man from whom she obtained approximately $7,500 and another man who lost roughly $450,000 in a fraudulent business investment scheme. As part of her plea agreement, Johnson must repay the initial victim in full plus interest and complete 60 hours of community service, though authorities continue investigating whether additional victims exist.
simcoereformer.ca
· 2026-09-17
Norfolk OPP introduced a four-year strategic action plan (2026-2029) developed with community input that prioritizes crime prevention, road and trail safety, and community well-being. The plan acknowledges that as Norfolk County's population ages—with seniors projected to represent 30% of residents by 2031—elder-related issues including elder abuse, fraud, and dementia-related missing persons cases are expected to increase significantly.
yahoo.com
· 2026-09-17
Ohio seniors lost over $160 million to fraud in 2025, with an average loss of $20,000 per victim, according to FBI data. Scammers are increasingly using artificial intelligence, including voice imitation technology, alongside traditional methods like investment schemes, phishing emails, and impersonation of government agencies and tech companies. Many of these transnational scams originate in Southeast Asia, India, and Africa, with cryptocurrency schemes being particularly prevalent.
nationthailand.com
· 2026-09-17
Two US House committee chairmen requested the Trump administration investigate 28 people and entities, including Thai financier Vorapak Tanyawong, for possible sanctions over alleged links to Southeast Asian scam operations. The lawmakers attribute growing American financial losses to Chinese criminal organizations operating industrial-scale scam compounds in Southeast Asia that exploit approximately 400,000 trafficking victims forced to commit cryptocurrency fraud, romance scams, and other schemes. They estimate cyber-scam profits in the Mekong subregion equaled nearly 40% of combined formal GDP in 2024, with scam operations allegedly protected by corrupt officials in Myanmar, Cambodia, and Laos.
thediplomat.com
· 2026-09-17
U.S. Congressmen Brian Mast and John Moolenaar are calling for expanded investigations into Southeast Asian scam operations in Cambodia, Laos, and Myanmar, requesting sanctions against 28 individuals and entities allegedly involved in online fraud networks that have stolen tens of billions of dollars from Americans. These industrial-scale scam operations, predominantly run by Chinese criminal organizations, primarily operate romance, investment, and cryptocurrency schemes while relying on trafficked workers held in harsh conditions. The congressmen argue that government crackdowns in the region have been largely ineffective and performative, with corrupt officials enabling continued criminal activity at a massive scale.
ksat.com
· 2026-09-17
About 100 seniors in San Antonio attended an AI Skills Jam event hosted by OpenAI, AARP, and Senior Planet to learn how artificial intelligence works and how to use it safely while avoiding online scams increasingly targeting older adults. Participants learned the importance of protecting personal information, verifying sources, and understanding what not to share online, while also discovering practical AI applications for daily life. The event was part of a nationwide initiative across 10 cities designed to ensure older adults are not left behind as AI technology becomes more prevalent.
wnky.com
· 2026-09-17
The House of Representatives passed H.R. 2978, the GUARD Act, by a vote of 414-7, legislation cosponsored by Congressman Brett Guthrie that provides additional federal funding to law enforcement agencies to combat elder fraud and financial scams targeting seniors. The bill would enable law enforcement to use existing federal grant programs to hire and train officers dedicated to countering fraud schemes such as relationship scams, phishing, and confidence schemes, with requirements for agencies to report on implementation. According to the Federal Trade Commission, Americans lost nearly $16 billion in reported fraud schemes in 2025, with estimates suggesting actual losses exceed $190 billion when accounting for unreported schemes.
fox40.com
· 2026-09-17
A family in Placer County was defrauded of $12,000 after purchasing a stolen vehicle from three brothers—Gabi, Ionut, and Marius Tanase—who operated a vehicle scam scheme in May. The scam involved the suspects posing as buyers on platforms like Facebook Marketplace and Craigslist, then tampering with vehicles by adding oil to create false mechanical problems during test drives. The brothers pleaded guilty to vehicle fraud and elder fraud charges, and authorities recovered the $12,000 and returned it to the victims along with seizing $33,000 in additional evidence.
mukilteobeacon.com
· 2026-09-17
I cannot provide a complete summary because the article content is behind a paywall and only the title and subscription prompt are visible. The title suggests the article discusses how older adults experience shame after being scammed and advocates for supporting rather than stigmatizing victims, but specific details about scam types, victim numbers, or dollar amounts are not available in the provided text.
hoodline.com
· 2026-09-17
Four North Texas boarding-home operators were indicted on federal charges for allegedly exploiting vulnerable residents through two schemes: the unauthorized sale of a 79-year-old woman's home for over $156,000 and the diversion of more than $50,000 in Social Security benefits from another resident. The defendants—Donella Locke, Suekya Whitney, Shakoya Crenshaw, and Krystle Locke—are accused of abusing their positions of trust by obtaining power of attorney and using residents' identities and resources for personal gain.
ground.news
· 2026-09-17
Four North Texas family members operating unlicensed boarding homes were federally indicted for defrauding a Garland woman of her home sale proceeds and stealing a resident's Social Security benefits. The case reflects broader concerns about financial abuse targeting elderly and vulnerable populations, with links to AI-related scams. Specific dollar amounts were not disclosed in the available portion of the article.
weartv.com
· 2026-09-17
"Seniors vs. Crime Northwest Florida" is an organization recruiting volunteers to help prevent scams targeting elderly residents in the region. The group aims to reduce the number of fraud cases affecting seniors in Northwest Florida through community education and awareness efforts.
vladtv.com
· 2026-09-17
DJ Vlad's 80-year-old mother was defrauded of $200,000 in an FBI impersonation scam where fake federal agents gained remote access to her computer, claiming her Social Security and bank account were compromised, then directed her to purchase gold coins and transfer them in a parking lot exchange. The scam utilized tactics including fake pop-ups, authority impersonation, isolation from family, and manipulation through fear, with former CIA officer Charles Finfrock explaining how such schemes exploit vulnerable seniors. The case highlights the growing prevalence of elder fraud and gold-based scams targeting seniors.
quiverquant.com
· 2026-09-17
Rep. Julie Fedorchak co-sponsored four bipartisan bills that passed the House, including measures to strengthen northern border security, expand intelligence sharing with state and local partners, provide law enforcement with enhanced tools against financial fraud targeting seniors, and require AM radio in new vehicles. No specific dollar amounts related to the fraud prevention efforts were mentioned in the release.
quiverquant.com
· 2026-09-17
Rep. Jamie Raskin and bipartisan colleagues introduced the "Tax Relief for Victims of Crimes, Scams, and Disasters Act" to restore tax deductions for losses incurred between 2018 and 2025. The bill aims to help scam and disaster victims avoid paying taxes on money they no longer have, prompted in part by constituent cases such as one involving lost retirement savings and subsequent tax bills. The measure is supported by advocacy and professional groups and references FBI data showing significant reported losses from elder fraud in 2024.
ibtimes.co.uk
· 2026-09-17
OpenAI and AARP launched a free AI training program in September 2025 to teach 1,000 older adults across 10 US communities how to use ChatGPT to identify scams and suspicious messages. The initiative addresses a critical problem: Americans aged 60 and over filed 201,266 fraud complaints in 2025, resulting in $7.748 billion in losses—a 59% increase from 2024, with investment scams alone accounting for over $3.5 billion. The workshops teach older adults to recognize warning signs in suspicious communications such as urgent language, demands for secrecy, and suspicious links, while emphasizing that ChatGPT should be combined
pymnts.com
· 2026-09-17
The House passed the bipartisan GUARD Act on September 15 with a 414-7 vote, providing state and local law enforcement additional federal grant funding and resources to investigate financial scams targeting seniors, particularly cryptocurrency-based "pig butchering" schemes where fraudsters gradually build trust before stealing victims' savings. The legislation authorizes federal agencies to assist local authorities with blockchain-tracing technology to track stolen money and pursue perpetrators who often operate from overseas networks. The bill now moves to the Senate, where a similar measure has already been advanced.
moneymag.com.au
· 2026-09-17
Tracy Hall lost $317,000, including her 20-year superannuation savings, to serial fraudster Hamish McLaren, whom she met on a dating app and believed was her romantic partner and financial advisor over 16 months. McLaren, using the false identity "Max Tavita," engineered the relationship to gain her trust, forged investment documents, and made the accounts disappear while presenting himself as a caring finance executive. McLaren was convicted of defrauding 15 Australian victims of over $7.6 million and was released on parole in July.
whec.com
· 2026-09-16
Nahtahla Castner, 46, of Dansville, New York, was sentenced to 4 years in prison for stealing over $252,673 from an elderly neighbor between July 2020 and February 2023. Working with an accomplice, Castner gained the victim's trust to obtain bank information, then conducted unauthorized ATM withdrawals, money transfers, and debit card purchases, while also committing identity theft by opening three fraudulent credit cards in the victim's name. She pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud and aggravated identity theft.
news4jax.com
· 2026-09-16
FBI data shows elder fraud complaints surged 59% year-over-year with nationwide losses reaching nearly $8 billion, with Florida seniors losing approximately $710 million—the second-highest state total. The spike in fraud targeting seniors includes various scam types targeting aging parents' financial accounts. Authorities recommend families take protective measures to safeguard vulnerable elderly relatives from scammers.
legis1.com
· 2026-09-16
The House passed the GUARD Act (H.R. 2978) with overwhelming bipartisan support by a 414-7 vote on September 15, expanding federal grant funding for state and local law enforcement to investigate elder financial fraud and "pig-butchering" schemes—confidence scams involving cryptocurrency investment fraud. The legislation also authorizes federal agencies to assist in using blockchain technology for fraud investigations and requires the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network to report to Congress on fraud trends, with an estimated implementation cost of $128 million through fiscal 2031.
wrnjradio.com
· 2026-09-16
The U.S. House passed the bipartisan GUARD Act (H.R. 2978), which allows state, local, and tribal law enforcement to use federal grant funding to investigate elder financial fraud, cryptocurrency "pig butchering" scams, and other financial crimes targeting older Americans. The legislation provides resources for investigators to hire analysts, obtain specialized training, and access blockchain-tracing tools to track stolen money and identify perpetrators operating across transnational networks. The bill now moves to the Senate and would also require federal agencies to report to Congress on the scope and losses from financial scams targeting seniors.
usatoday.com
· 2026-09-16
OpenAI and AARP are launching a 10-city educational tour starting September 16 to teach older Americans how to use ChatGPT to identify and prevent online scams, with plans for an expanded mobile "Digital Discovery Lab" tour in 2026. The initiative follows an OpenAI report showing that 24.7 million people worldwide use ChatGPT weekly to check for potential scams, though adoption is lower among adults over 64 (1.9% of that age group) compared to those 45-64 (3%). The report notes that online scams targeting people over 60 have risen significantly, with Florida losing an estimated $7.7 billion annually to sc
quiverquant.com
· 2026-09-16
The House passed H.R. 2978, the Guarding Unprotected Aging Retirees from Deception Act (GUARD Act), by a vote of 414-7, which authorizes state, local, and tribal law enforcement agencies receiving federal grant funds to investigate financial fraud targeting vulnerable populations, particularly the elderly. The bill covers various fraud types and requires law enforcement to submit annual reports detailing their investigative efforts and outcomes. The legislation also mandates comprehensive reporting from the Treasury Department on the state of financial fraud and related crimes, and allows federal law enforcement to assist local agencies using blockchain tracing tools for fraud investigations.
rsc-pfluger.house.gov
· 2026-09-16
The House of Representatives passed the GUARD Act (H.R. 2978), legislation designed to combat financial scams targeting seniors by providing state, local, and Tribal law enforcement with federal grant funding to investigate elder fraud schemes, including "pig butchering" scams where fraudsters gradually convince victims to invest in fake cryptocurrency investments before stealing their funds. The bill aims to strengthen coordination between law enforcement agencies and support the use of blockchain tracing tools to recover stolen assets, with lawmakers citing examples such as North Dakota's $14.4 million in reported fraud losses in 2024 affecting vulnerable seniors.
gottheimer.house.gov
· 2026-09-16
The House of Representatives passed the bipartisan GUARD Act (H.R. 2978) on September 15, 2026, to combat elder fraud costing Americans billions annually by empowering state, local, and Tribal law enforcement with investigative tools and resources to track scammers, recover stolen funds, and protect seniors from financial fraud schemes. The legislation, co-led by Representatives Josh Gottheimer, Zachary Nunn, and Scott Fitzgerald, now moves to the Senate for consideration. Supporters including credit unions, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, and AARP emphasized the act addresses the epidemic of sophisticated scams targeting retirees' life savings.
ottumwaradio.com
· 2026-09-16
The U.S. House passed the bipartisan GUARD Act 414-7, which provides state and local law enforcement with resources and tools to investigate financial fraud and "pig butchering" scams targeting older Americans, including blockchain tracing technology to recover stolen funds. According to the FBI, Iowans lost $96 million to fraud in 2025, an 85 percent increase from the previous year, with scammers using social media, email, text messages, and phone calls to lure retirees into fake investment schemes. The legislation, led by Representatives Zach Nunn, Josh Gottheimer, and Scott Fitzgerald, now awaits Senate consideration.
northfortynews.com
· 2026-09-16
The Loveland Police Department warned seniors about multiple scam tactics including grandparent scams, tech support fraud, phishing messages, bank impersonation, romance scams, and investment schemes that exploit urgency and fear to extract money or personal information. Police recommend hanging up on unsolicited callers, contacting companies directly using verified numbers, avoiding clicking unexpected links, and consulting trusted contacts before making financial decisions. A common warning sign across all scams is pressure to act immediately.
finance.yahoo.com
· 2026-09-16
Suze Orman advises surviving spouses to avoid making major financial decisions immediately after a partner's death, as grief impairs judgment and large life insurance payouts attract scammers targeting vulnerable bereaved individuals. Fraud losses among adults 60 and older surged from $600 million in 2020 to $2.4 billion in 2024, with investment and romance scams being particularly prevalent, though the actual toll may reach $81.5 billion when accounting for unreported cases. Orman recommends couples prepare in advance by establishing legal documents, sharing financial knowledge, verifying beneficiaries, and coordinating Social Security strategy to prevent the surviving spouse from facing urgent decisions without crucial information
firstalert4.com
· 2026-09-16
Scammers are impersonating St. Charles County Police Department officers and St. Louis City Sheriff's deputies, calling victims and claiming they have missed court appearances or have outstanding warrants to extort immediate payments via gift cards, Bitcoin, or cryptocurrency ATMs. Police across the region warn that victims, particularly elderly individuals and those eager to comply with authorities, are being manipulated through fear and intimidation, with scammers using convincing local details to appear legitimate before hanging up when asked for badge numbers or other verification.
therecord.media
· 2026-09-16
The U.S. House of Representatives passed the bipartisan GUARD Act, which would redirect existing federal grant funding to equip local law enforcement with tools to investigate financial scams, including blockchain technology training and cryptocurrency tracing software. The legislation addresses a critical gap in scam investigations, as cases typically don't reach federal thresholds while local police lack resources to pursue them, particularly targeting the vulnerability of seniors to fraud schemes operated by overseas criminal groups. Cryptocurrency-related losses for Americans reached a record $11.4 billion in 2025, with investment fraud accounting for $8.6 billion of that total.
nbcmiami.com
· 2026-09-16
Jamisha Shamari Sylvain, 27, is facing 86 charges for posing as a caregiver to steal from elderly residents in Broward County, Florida, targeting victims at senior living communities including B'nai B'rith properties in Deerfield Beach. After her initial arrest in December 2025 and release in May, she allegedly continued the scam by falsely identifying herself as a caregiver or insurance-assigned professional, stealing debit cards and obtaining personal banking information from elderly victims. She was apprehended again in late 2025 after cutting off an ankle monitor, with a judge setting bonds totaling $4.5 million across multiple charges including
prospect.org
· 2026-09-15
Political consultants and Democratic Party operatives have built a sophisticated text message fundraising campaign that targets elderly donors with alarmist messages about Social Security ending and election crises, collecting hundreds or thousands of dollars from small numbers of frightened and sometimes mentally unwell seniors. According to political scientist Adam Bonica, this practice has grown substantially over the past decade and can be characterized as elder fraud, funneling money from vulnerable elderly donors into party operations and consultant pockets. The research documenting this scheme was reportedly spiked by The New York Times after months of fact-checking due to pressure from political consultants.
tcf.org
· 2026-09-15
The article discusses concerns about the Trump administration's "War on Fraud" approach to Medicaid, with former state health officials warning that withholding federal funding could harm beneficiary care. The authors propose alternative strategies for improving Medicaid program integrity that treat states as collaborative partners rather than adversaries.