WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging Chairman Rick Scott and Senator Mark Kelly announced the designation of March 6, 2025 as National Slam the Scam Day following the unanimous Senate passage of their bipartisan resolution to raise awareness of scams targeting older Americans. As one in four people have reported being scammed out of money, and losses surpassing $10 billion in 2023 alone, this growing issue continues to threaten American seniors’ golden years. This resolution highlights the importance of education and prevention efforts aimed at combating these scams, encouraging Americans to stay vigilant, report suspicious activities and share essential information to protect themselves and others. Committee Ranking Member Kirsten Gillibrand, Senators Ashley Moody, Richard Blumenthal, Susan Collins and Mike Rounds are cosponsors on this resolution.
Chairman Rick Scott said, “As Chairman of the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging, I’m proud to lead the bipartisan Senate resolution recognizing March 6th as National Slam the Scam Day. Too often, older Americans are targeted and victimized by government imposter scams, costing billions of dollars each year. In partnership with the Social Security Administration (SSA) and other organizations, we are committed to equipping the public with the tools and education needed to stay safe and fight back against these crimes. Through this bipartisan resolution and the continued efforts of the SSA, the Inspector General’s Office, and our dedicated partners, we are committed to combat fraud and ensure our aging Americans have the resources to protect themselves from criminal scammers.”
Senator Mark Kelly said, “Older adults lose the most money from scammers pretending to be the government, and the consequences can be catastrophic. Right now, the uncertainty around federal programs can make it easier for scammers to impersonate a government employee and steal private information or money. That’s why I’m raising the alarm today because the last thing Arizona seniors need is to live in fear.”
Ranking Member Kirsten Gillibrand said, “Every year, tens of thousands of seniors are targeted by financial scammers who impersonate government personnel in an attempt to extort money from hardworking individuals. These scams defraud the American people and erode trust in our government, and they must be stopped. Preventing financial scams is crucial to safeguard the well-being of older adults, and the Slam the Scam Resolution is a vital means to this end. As ranking member of the Senate Committee on Aging, I am proud to cosponsor this resolution.”
Senator Ashley Moody said, “Fighting for seniors in Florida over the past six years, we recovered millions of dollars for victims and stopped schemes targeting older Floridians – like the Grandparent Scam. As Florida’s newest Senator, I enthusiastically volunteered to continue this important work through the Senate Aging Committee. We must empower seniors to fight back against bad actors.”
Senator Richard Blumenthal said, “This resolution shines a light on the pervasive scams plaguing Americans—and disproportionally affecting older individuals. Scammers are savvy and ruthless, causing chaos and stealing people’s hard-earned savings. The main weapon against scams is awareness and caution, so we are introducing this resolution to highlight the need for increased education to prevent more people from having their lives upended. I will never stop fighting to protect Americans from these fraudulent, deleterious scams.”
Senator Susan Collins said, ‘National Slam the Scam Day’ provides a great opportunity for federal, state, and local officials to raise awareness about common financial scams and deliver a clear message to Americans: hang up and tell someone. Public awareness is key to stopping these scams from the start. Let’s work together to put nefarious scammers out of business once and for all.”
Read the full resolution HERE.
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