Supporting the designation of May 8, 2025, as "National Scam Survivor Day".

Key Points

• This resolution asks the House of Representatives to officially recognize May 8, 2025, as a day to support people who have been victims of scams. It aims to reduce the shame people feel after being tricked and encourages them to share their stories to help others stay safe.
• The proposal highlights how much money Americans are losing to fraud. In 2024, people lost over $12.5 billion to scams, which is a $2.5 billion increase from the year before. Scammers are using new tools like artificial intelligence and social media to target people of all ages.
• The resolution points out that veterans, seniors, and young adults are being hit hard. For example, veterans lost nearly $600 million last year to people pretending to be from the government. Young adults are also losing significant money to fake job offers and investment tricks.
• By creating this day, lawmakers hope to make it easier for people to find government resources that can help them spot and stop scams. It also calls for better cooperation between the government, businesses, and police to catch scammers and hold them accountable.

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