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Bookmark or Share- National Elder Fraud Hotline | Office for Victims of CrimeFinancial scams and abuses that target older people are happening more and more. This hotline is a free resource created by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), Office for Victims of Crime for people to report fraud against anyone age 60 or older.
- Fraud and scams | Consumer Financial Protection BureauIdentity theft occurs when someone steals your personal information to commit fraud. No matter how much goes missing, you should take action. Read more. Learn how to protect yourself and others from fraud and scams. Fraud and scams can happen at any time and any place. It’s important to know the warning signs. Read more. Explore basics
- Elder Abuse & Financial Exploitation | 2023 Report to the Nation | OVCThe crimes most commonly associated with elder abuse and neglect served by VOCA victim compensation grantees were assault, fraud and financial crimes , homicide, robbery, and sexual assault. A total of 23,710 individuals ages 60 and older applied for compensation benefits in FY 2021 and FY 2022 through the VOCA victim compensation grant program.
- Fraud - Office for Victims of CrimeThe Federal Trade Commission's ReportFraud.ftc.gov website can help you report fraud and find resources to help you recover. You may report fraud online using the Better Business Bureau’s Scam Tracker. If you or someone you know is a victim of elder fraud, we encourage you to call the National Elder Fraud Hotline at 833-FRAUD-11 (833-372-8311 ...
- What are some common types of scams? - Consumer Financial Protection BureauMail fraud letters look real but the promises are fake. A common warning sign is a letter asking you to send money or personal information now in order to receive something of value later. Examples of mail fraud might include notices of prizes, sweepstakes winnings, vacations, and other offers to claim valuable items.
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