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
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More info here.
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
Protecting older adults from fraud and financial exploitation
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FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center
If you've fallen victim to cyber crime, the FBI recommends you file a complaint or report.
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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
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This website provides information regarding the Victim's Rights and Restitution Act (VRRA)​.
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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.
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Financial Crime Resource Center
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This website helps victims of financial crime recover their assets and regain control of their lives through partnerships and training.
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Internet Safety Guide
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The article provides information in regards to how to stay safe online in today's time.
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CALIFORNIA RESOURCES:
California Dept. of Financial Protection and Innovation
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The site's materials are designed to educate readers about financial products and services, and to alert them to scams.
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More info here.
CALIFORNIA RESOURCES:
Contra Costa County - Elder Abuse Information
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The site provides examples of financial abuse in Contra Costa County, California.
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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.