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.

Summary: "National Slam the Scam Day" Resolution

This is a resolution — not a law — introduced in the U.S. Senate that would officially designate March 5, 2026, as "National Slam the Scam Day." The purpose is to raise public awareness about scams, with a particular focus on "government impersonator scams," where fraudsters pretend to be representatives of government agencies like the Social Security Administration or IRS in order to trick people into handing over money or personal information.

The resolution does not create any new programs, spend any money, or require anyone to do anything. It is largely symbolic, intended to draw national attention to the problem of scams and encourage education about how to recognize and avoid them. If passed, it would serve as an official acknowledgment by Congress that scams are a widespread and serious problem affecting Americans.

This resolution could affect virtually any American, since scams target people of all ages and backgrounds. However, older adults and other vulnerable populations are often disproportionately targeted by government impersonator scams. By shining a spotlight on the issue, supporters hope that increased public awareness will help people better identify suspicious calls, emails, or messages claiming to be from a government agency — and know to hang up or ignore them rather than comply with fraudulent demands.