Expressing support for the designation of December 4, 2025, as "National Scam Prevention Day".

House Resolution

H.Res. 931

119th Congress

Expressing support for the designation of December 4, 2025, as "National Scam Prevention Day".

In Committee

Introduced:Dec 4, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Jefferson Shreve

R - IN

Cosponsors

9

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Government Operations and Politics

Summary

This resolution expresses support for designating December 4, 2025 as National Scam Prevention Day. It highlights that Americans lost $16.6 billion to scams in 2024 (up 33%), with true losses potentially reaching $158 billion when accounting for underreporting. The resolution calls for coordinated government and private sector action against global criminal scam operations.

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

AI Summary

Plain-English explanation of this bill

This resolution expresses support for designating December 4, 2025 as National Scam Prevention Day. It highlights that Americans lost $16.6 billion to scams in 2024 (up 33%), with true losses potentially reaching $158 billion when accounting for underreporting. The resolution calls for coordinated government and private sector action against global criminal scam operations.

Last updated: 12/27/2025

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Americans lost $16.6 billion to scams in 2024, up 33% from 2023
True losses may be closer to $158.3 billion with underreporting
Links criminal scam syndicates to China and Mexican cartels
Notes hundreds of thousands trafficked and forced to conduct scams
Calls for whole-of-government approach to combat scams
Emphasizes need for public awareness and education campaigns

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

Impacts all Americans vulnerable to scam operations, particularly elderly populations frequently targeted by scammers, victims of financial and psychological devastation from scams, and trafficking victims forced into scam operations globally.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Government Operations and Politics

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

931, 119th Congress (2025). "Expressing support for the designation of December 4, 2025, as "National Scam Prevention Day".". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/119-hres-931