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National Slam the Scam Day: Protecting Citizens from Government Imposter Fraud.

The Senate designated March 7th as National Slam the Scam Day to protect citizens from pervasive scams where criminals impersonate government employees, such as those from the Social Security Administration or the IRS. The goal is to raise public awareness, as victims lost over $617 million to these schemes in 2023. Citizens are encouraged to ignore suspicious contacts and report fraud attempts, directly enhancing their personal financial security.
Key points
Designation of March 7th as a day dedicated to educating the public about government imposter scams.
Encouragement for citizens to ignore false requests for money or personal data from alleged government officials.
Crucial step: Citizens should report scam attempts to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the Inspectors General of the SSA/TIGTA.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_SRES_584
Sponsor: Sen. Collins, Susan M. [R-ME]
Process start date: 2024-03-08