Online resources on elder fraud and online scams

The following websites are trusted sources. They provide up-to-date information and tools to help you recognize, prevent, and report online fraud and elder abuse.

U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ)

• Elder Justice Initiative (Main Page)
  justice.gov/elderjustice
  DOJ's central hub for elder abuse, exploitation, and fraud prevention.
• DOJ Elder Fraud Hotline
  📞 1-833-FRAUD-11 (1-833-372-8311)
  Connects callers with a case manager who can assist with reporting and recovery.

FBI – Elder Fraud Awareness & Reporting

• Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3)
  ic3.gov
  File a report with the FBI for internet-based fraud and scams.

Federal Trade Commission (FTC)

• Report a Scam (FTC)
  reportfraud.ftc.gov
  Official site for submitting complaints about scams and fraud.
• Scam Alerts & Blog
  consumer.ftc.gov/scam-alerts
  Get the latest news on emerging scams.
• Identity Theft Help
  identitytheft.gov
  Report and recover from identity theft.

State-Level Resources

• Find Your State Attorney General
  naag.org/attorney-general
  Access your state’s attorney general office to report scams and abuse.
• State Consumer Protection Offices
  usa.gov/state-consumer
  Contact your local scam reporting or fraud protection services.

More Educational Resources

• National Center on Elder Abuse (NCEA)
  ncea.acl.gov
  Research-based education and local resources.

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