A resolution designating March 9, 2023, as "National Slam the Scam Day" to raise awareness about pervasive government imposter scams, and to promote education to prevent government imposter scams.
Summary
Senate Resolution 101 officially designated March 9, 2023, as "National Slam the Scam Day" to address the growing issue of criminals posing as government officials to steal money or personal information. The resolution aims to protect the public by promoting educational resources that help citizens identify common tactics used in Social Security, IRS, and other agency-related impostor scams. By encouraging the reporting of these crimes and recognizing the efforts of law enforcement, the measure seeks to reduce financial fraud and increase consumer awareness nationwide.
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Lifecycle of the Bill
Introduced in Senate
Feb 27, 2025
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S1431-1433)
Feb 27, 2025