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.

This Senate resolution names March 5, 2026, as "National Slam the Scam Day." It describes the day as a chance to raise awareness of scams in which people pretend to be government employees by mail, phone, text, email, social media, or websites. It encourages policies and programs to prevent these scams and urges the public to ignore such solicitations, share information with family and friends, and report scams to agencies such as the Social Security Administration's Inspector General, the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration, or the Federal Trade Commission. The resolution does not create new laws or spending.

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Sponsors

• Rick Scott Republican sponsor
• 9 cosponsors