Supports the designation of May 9, 2024, as “National Scam Survivor Day.”
Acknowledges that approximately 2.6 million Americans filed fraud reports in 2023, marking an increase from the previous year.
Notes that Americans lost over $10 billion to scams in 2023.
Highlights that 52 percent of scam reports in 2023 resulted in financial loss, a significant increase from the previous year.
Identifies emerging scam strategies including social media scams, small business scams, and the use of artificial intelligence to create false information.
Points out the increased targeting of at-risk individuals such as veterans, seniors, and young adults, with specific losses and vulnerabilities mentioned for each group.
Emphasizes the need for greater awareness of scams, provision of knowledge and tools to avoid scams, and the use of Federal Government resources to identify and address scams.
Calls for improved capabilities of Federal law enforcement to discover, track, and halt scam operations.
Encourages increased public awareness and strategies for preventing or addressing scams.
Recognizes the impact of scams on American citizens and businesses and the importance of improving access to scam prevention resources.
Understands the value of encouraging scam survivors to share their stories to combat stigma and help others.
Supports the role of Federal and local law enforcement in addressing scams.
Urges a collaborative approach among governmental, private, and nonprofit organizations to support scam survivors and prevent future scams.
Encourages continued improvements to scam prevention resources, support for scam survivors, and law enforcement efforts to hold scammers accountable.