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1. I'm glad this is being focused on, but I'm curious...

Reply to TexasTowelie (Original post)

Sat Apr 27, 2024, 05:24 AM

Apr 27

...as to why it's the Secret Service running this operation?

I thought their responsibility was only to protect our governmental officials, which seems like a big enough job on it's own. Do they have a broader commission than that? Are they working with any of the other agencies under the DOJ to coordinate the info, investigations, etc.? Or are they just taking on some extra man-hour work as a favor to another crime prevention agency?

I'm glad it's being done but maybe I don't understand the role of the Secret Service?

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U.S. Secret Service takes action against credit card skimming - ABC News [View all] TexasTowelie Apr 27 OP

I'm glad this is being focused on, but I'm curious... Think. Again. Apr 27 #1

Secret Service used to be part of the Department of the Treasury TexasTowelie Apr 27 #2

Thanks for explaining that! Think. Again. Apr 27 #3