Milwaukee, Wis. – The BBB Serving Wisconsin is marking the very first “National Scam Survivor Day” by launching a new online resource aimed at helping people who have been impacted by scams. On May 9th BBB will recognize the brave men and women who are coming forward to report scams, tell their stories, and help others avoid being impacted. The special date will be recognized on the second Thursday in May each year going forward.
“We know the stigma around scam victimization reduces reporting, which increases risk,” said Jim Temmer, CEO and president of the BBB Serving Wisconsin. “BBB is offering a new Scam Survival Toolkit on our website to help people who are affected by a scam, helping them gain peace of mind and work toward their recovery.”
To mark “Scam Survivor Day,” BBB Serving Wisconsin and Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson issued a proclamation (attached), and highlighted BBB’s new Scam Survival Toolkit.
“BBB Serving Wisconsin keeps the interests of the public at the forefront, and has been doing so for eighty-five years. Tools that assist in preventing scams and recovering from scams are valuable and needed,” Mayor Cavalier Johnson said. “My heart goes out to those affected by scams, and I offer my appreciation to the Better Business Bureau and to everyone who steps forward to stop criminal scams.”
In addition, BBB Serving Wisconsin is excited to announce that Congressman Bryan Steil introduced a Resolution on Monday, May 6, to designate May 9, 2024, and every May 9 moving forward, as “National Scam Survivor Day” recognizing Better Business Bureau and its efforts, and specifically, all those that report scams and share their experiences in an effort to help others.
