Bill > HRes397

This resolution supports the designation of May 8, 2025, as "National Scam Survivor Day" in response to the growing problem of scams in the United States. The resolution highlights alarming statistics, including approximately 2.6 million fraud reports filed with the Federal Trade Commission in 2024, with Americans losing over $12.5 billion to scams, representing a $2.5 billion increase from the previous year. It emphasizes the evolving strategies of scammers, such as social media scams, small business fraud, and artificial intelligence-generated false media, and notes the disproportionate impact on vulnerable populations like veterans, seniors, and young adults. The resolution aims to increase public awareness about scams, encourage the use of federal resources to identify and prevent fraud, and support scam survivors by reducing stigma and promoting collaboration between government, private, and nonprofit organizations. Specifically, it calls for recognizing the impact of scams, improving access to prevention resources, supporting law enforcement efforts, and creating a platform for survivors to share their experiences to help others avoid similar fraudulent situations.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-resolution/397/all-info