National Slam the Scam Day
Official: 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 resolution designates March 5, 2026, as 'National Slam the Scam Day' to raise awareness about scams, especially those impersonating government employees. It promotes education to help prevent these scams.
1. The resolution highlights that scams cost U.S. consumers billions of dollars each year, with older adults being disproportionately affected. 2. In the first three quarters of 2025, fraud losses reached over $12 billion, with more than $700 million attributed to imposter scams. 3. One in four people in the U.S. reported losing money to scams, with a median loss of $500 per person.
Individuals targeted by government imposter scams, especially older adults and their families.