A resolution designating March 5, 2026, as "National Slam the Scam Day" to raise awareness about pervasive scams and to prevent government imposter scams and other types of scams by promoting education about such scams.
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Passed
Latest Action · March 5, 2026
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S887-888)
This Senate resolution designates March 5, 2026, as "National Slam the Scam Day" to raise public awareness about government imposter scams and other fraudulent schemes. The resolution targets scams where criminals pretend to be employees from government agencies like the Social Security Administration, IRS, Medicare, or Federal Trade Commission to steal money or personal information from Americans. According to the resolution, fraud losses totaled over $12 billion in just the first three quarters of 2025, with government imposter scams accounting for more than $700 million of those losses, and older adults are particularly vulnerable to these schemes. The resolution encourages law enforcement agencies, consumer protection groups, financial institutions, and the public to work together to prevent these scams through education and improved protective measures. This is a non-binding resolution that does not allocate any federal funding but rather serves to formally recognize the designated day and encourage anti-scam efforts across various sectors.
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