National “Slam the Scam” Day is designated by Social Security’s Office of the Inspector General to raise awareness of government imposter scams, which continue to spread across the United States. Slam the Scam Day is Thursday, March 5, 2026, as part of National Consumer Protection Week, which takes place this year from March 1-7.

If someone tells you to do any of these things, it’s a scam.

• “Put your money in a secure account to protect it.” That’s a scam.
• “Transfer your money to a cryptocurrency account to protect it.” That’s a scam.
• “Get cash and I’ll send a driver to pick it up.” That’s a scam.
• “Deposit cash at a Bitcoin ATM to protect your money.” That’s a scam.
• “Buy gold and a driver will come get it.” That’s a scam.
  No one from the government will tell you to do these things. Only a scammer will.