Bill > SRes118

This resolution designates March 6, 2025, as "National Slam the Scam Day" to address the growing problem of government imposter scams in the United States. The resolution highlights alarming statistics, including that in 2023, the Federal Trade Commission reported over $10 billion in consumer losses, with 1 in 4 people losing money to scams and a median loss of $500 per person. The resolution recognizes that government imposter scams involve fraudsters claiming to be from agencies like Social Security, Medicare, the Postal Service, and the IRS, who contact individuals demanding payment or personal information. It calls for raising awareness about these scams, encourages public education, and supports efforts by law enforcement, consumer protection groups, and financial institutions to prevent such fraudulent activities. The resolution urges the public to ignore solicitations from false government representatives, share information about scams with others, and report suspicious activities to appropriate agencies like the Social Security Administration's Inspector General, the Treasury Inspector General, or the Federal Trade Commission. Notably, the resolution emphasizes that these scams disproportionately affect older adults and aim to erode trust in government agencies.

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-resolution/118/all-info