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.

Summary: National Slam the Scam Day Resolution

This resolution officially designates March 6, 2025, as "National Slam the Scam Day." Its purpose is to raise public awareness about scams — particularly government imposter scams, where criminals pretend to be government officials in order to trick people into handing over money or personal information. The resolution is symbolic in nature, meaning it does not create new laws, spend government money, or impose any requirements on individuals or organizations.

The resolution affects everyday Americans broadly, especially those who may be targeted by scammers. Government imposter scams are among the most common types of fraud in the United States, often targeting older adults, immigrants, and other vulnerable populations. These scams can involve phone calls, emails, or text messages where someone falsely claims to be from agencies like the Social Security Administration, IRS, or Medicare.

By passing this resolution, the Senate is encouraging public education and awareness efforts to help people recognize and avoid scams. The idea is that by shining a spotlight on this issue for one designated day, more people will learn how to spot warning signs — such as unexpected calls demanding immediate payment or requests for gift cards — and feel empowered to hang up, ignore the message, or report suspicious activity to authorities like the Federal Trade Commission (FTC).

The resolution passed the Senate unanimously, reflecting broad, bipartisan agreement that scam awareness is an important consumer protection issue.