A resolution designating March 6, 2025, as "National Slam the Scam Day" to raise awareness about pervasive scams and to promote education to prevent government imposter scams and other types of scams.
This is a Senate resolution (S. Res. 118) that designates March 6, 2025, as “National Slam the Scam Day.” The purpose is ceremonial and educational: to raise awareness about pervasive scams, with a focus on government imposter scams, and to promote education aimed at preventing these scams. The resolution cites data on the scale and impact of scams (including losses reported to the Federal Trade Commission and the disproportionate effect on older adults) and describes government imposter scams as fraud where scammers impersonate government agencies or representatives to collect money or personal information. It encourages policies, programs, and public education to prevent these scams and urges the public to ignore suspicious solicitations, share information, and report scams to appropriate authorities. As a non-binding, symbolic measure, the resolution does not create new laws or require funding. It recognizes the roles of law enforcement, consumer protection groups, telecom companies, aging services, and financial institutions in preventing and educating about scams, and it honors those working to combat scams.
Key Points
- 1Designates March 6, 2025, as “National Slam the Scam Day” to raise awareness and promote education about scams, especially government imposter scams.
- 2Defines government imposter scams as attempts by individuals impersonating government employees or agencies (via mail, phone, text, email, social media, or websites) to demand payment or obtain personal information.
- 3Cites data on scam losses (e.g., FTC-reported losses over $10 billion in 2023) and the disproportionate impact on older adults to justify outreach and education.
- 4Recognizes the roles of law enforcement, consumer protection groups, telephone companies, aging agencies, and financial institutions in preventing and educating the public about these scams.
- 5Encourages the adoption of policies and programs to prevent government imposter scams, improve protective measures, and directs the public to report scams to relevant agencies (e.g., SSA OIG, TIGTA, FTC) and to share information with family and friends.