Expressing support for the designation of December 4, 2025, as National Scam Prevention Day.
Summary
This House Resolution expresses support for designating December 4, 2025, as "National Scam Prevention Day." It highlights the significant financial losses suffered by U.S. citizens due to scams, the increasing sophistication of these scams, and the involvement of international criminal organizations. The resolution emphasizes the need for a coordinated government approach, partnerships with private industry, and educational campaigns to combat scams.
Expected Effects
If passed, this resolution would formally recognize December 4, 2025, as National Scam Prevention Day. This designation aims to raise awareness about scams and encourage citizens to identify and report them. It could also lead to increased collaboration between government agencies, private sector entities, and non-profit organizations in scam prevention efforts.
Potential Benefits
- Increased public awareness of scams and how to avoid them.
- Potential for reduced financial losses to scams.
- Strengthened partnerships between government, private sector, and non-profits in combating scams.
- Improved coordination of scam prevention efforts.
- Empowerment of citizens to protect themselves from scams.
Potential Disadvantages
- The resolution itself has no direct legal or financial impact; it's primarily symbolic.
- Success depends on actual implementation of awareness campaigns and collaborative efforts.
- Potential for the day to become just another symbolic gesture without real action.
- No guarantee that scam losses will decrease significantly.
- Limited resources may be diverted from other important areas.
Constitutional Alignment
The resolution aligns with the general welfare clause of the Constitution's preamble, which aims to "promote the general Welfare." While the Constitution doesn't explicitly address scam prevention, the government's role in protecting citizens from fraud can be interpreted as falling under this clause. The resolution also aligns with the First Amendment, as it encourages awareness and education, which are forms of protected speech.
Impact Assessment: Things You Care About ⓘ
This action has been evaluated across 19 key areas that matter to you. Scores range from 1 (highly disadvantageous) to 5 (highly beneficial).