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    Elder Fraud Prevention & Detection Initiative

    A collection of reporting hotlines, resources, and other tools offering support for attorneys with clients who are victims of fraud or financial exploitation.

    Mission

    To provide a central location for resources to prevent scams, fraud, and financial exploitation of seniors including webinars, podcasts, organizations, alerts, brochures, posters, and telephone hotlines. The website will also provide attorneys with resources to provide pro bono information to their local community and their clients who are victims of fraud or exploitation. This Initiative allows SLD’s members to independently attempt to get the upper hand as we fight those that target our senior population.

     

    According to the FBI, in 2023, Americans over the age of 60 reported over $3.4 billion in losses due to elder fraud, with the average victim losing around $34,000 per case, representing an 11% increase from the previous year; this data comes from the FBI's Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3). Common Frauds and Scams | Federal Bureau of Investigation

    Information about Fighting and Reporting Scams, Fraud, and Financial Exploitation

    Combat Scams

    If you are interested in actively fighting fraud and financial exploitation in your local community you can utilize the following resources:

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    Reporting

    If you or someone you know is a victim of fraud or financial exploitation, you can contact the following resources:

    Reporting elder financial abuse | Consumer Financial Protection Bureau

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    Alerts

    Here are some resources for free alerts about fraud and financial exploitation:

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    Events

    Pending and recent education seminars, professional gatherings, and other events promoting awareness for and resources to fight against scams and financial exploitation.

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    Legislation

    Not every state has a cause of action for every kind of scam. Check the latest federal guidelines and your state’s.

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    Elder Abuse

    Elder abuse encompasses more than just scams and financial exploitation. Be sure to educate yourself all the various forms of abuse so you can help combat them.

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