Resources
National Elder Fraud Hotline
833–FRAUD–11 or 833–372–8311
Monday–Friday
10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. Eastern Time
More info here.
AARP Fraud Watch Network Hotline
877-908-3360 (toll-free service)
Monday through Friday
8 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET
More info here.
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
Protecting older adults from fraud and financial exploitation
FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center
If you've fallen victim to cyber crime, the FBI recommends you file a complaint or report.
Federal Trade Commission
The Federal Trade Commission's Consumer Advice site provides helpful materials to pass on. You can download articles, presentations, and bookmarks.
More info here.
Rights of Federal Crime Victims
This website provides information regarding the Victim's Rights and Restitution Act (VRRA).
Victim Connect Resource Center
This website provides a weekday phone, chat, and text-based referral helpline operated by the National Center for Victims of Crime.
Financial Crime Resource Center
This website helps victims of financial crime recover their assets and regain control of their lives through partnerships and training.
Internet Safety Guide
The article provides information in regards to how to stay safe online in today's time.
CALIFORNIA RESOURCES:
California Dept. of Financial Protection and Innovation
The site's materials are designed to educate readers about financial products and services, and to alert them to scams.
More info here.
CALIFORNIA RESOURCES:
Contra Costa County - Elder Abuse Information
The site provides examples of financial abuse in Contra Costa County, California.
CALIFORNIA RESOURCES:
City of Los Angeles Department of Aging
The department's elder abuse community education program is designed to increase public education and awareness.
CALIFORNIA RESOURCES:
Legal Assistance for Seniors
The organization strives to ensure the independence and dignity of seniors by protecting their legal rights through education, counseling, and advocacy.