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NCEA — federally funded resource on preventing elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation. Built for reporting suspected elder abuse, neglect, exploitation, or financial scams targeting older adults. Adult Protective Services intake is confidential; reporters' names are not shared with the suspected abuser. Most elder abuse is financial and most perpetrators are family members — adult children with substance abuse or gambling problems are the most common pattern. Free, confidential, and available to any...
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National Adult Protective Services Association — find your state APS to report elder abuse. A starting point for any senior, family member, or neighbor who suspects something is wrong but isn't sure what to do. Online and phone reporting are both available; for life-threatening situations, call 911 first. Adult guardianship can be appointed by a court when capacity is gone; emergency guardianship is faster but temporary. All services free of charge to qualifying seniors and family caregivers.
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US Department of Justice resources on prosecuting elder abuse and financial fraud. Relevant for hospital staff, banks, and care workers required by law to report suspected abuse — APS shields good-faith reporters. Most reports lead to a home visit by an APS caseworker within 24-72 hours; emergency situations are prioritized. Self-neglect (refusing food, hygiene, medical care) is the most common form of "abuse" — APS handles it when capacity is in question. Free of charge — no eligibility paperwork...
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Free helpline 1-877-908-3360 for fraud help. Scam alerts and prevention. Worth contacting after spotting unexplained bank withdrawals, new "friends," missing belongings, or sudden POA changes. Banks now have safe harbors to refuse suspicious transactions on senior accounts; ask about elder financial protection at the branch. Self-neglect (refusing food, hygiene, medical care) is the most common form of "abuse" — APS handles it when capacity is in question. All services free of charge to qualifying...
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Federal Trade Commission scam alerts and consumer protection. Pass It On for older adults. Relevant for hospital staff, banks, and care workers required by law to report suspected abuse — APS shields good-faith reporters. Adult Protective Services intake is confidential; reporters' names are not shared with the suspected abuser. AARP's Fraud Watch Helpline and the FTC's IdentityTheft.gov are practical resources before and after a scam. No cost to older adults or the people helping them.
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FBI resources on common scams targeting seniors. Report fraud to ic3.gov. A starting point for any senior, family member, or neighbor who suspects something is wrong but isn't sure what to do. Most reports lead to a home visit by an APS caseworker within 24-72 hours; emergency situations are prioritized. Self-neglect (refusing food, hygiene, medical care) is the most common form of "abuse" — APS handles it when capacity is in question. All services free of charge to qualifying seniors and family...
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Report and search reported scams in your area to protect yourself and others. Worth contacting after spotting unexplained bank withdrawals, new "friends," missing belongings, or sudden POA changes. Online and phone reporting are both available; for life-threatening situations, call 911 first. Self-neglect (refusing food, hygiene, medical care) is the most common form of "abuse" — APS handles it when capacity is in question. Free, confidential, and available to any Connecticut resident who needs the...
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Fraud.org — report telemarketing and internet scams to NCL. Useful for family members worried about a senior being isolated, controlled, or financially manipulated by a caregiver or relative. Anonymous reporting is allowed but limits APS's ability to follow up — leaving contact info helps the investigation. Scams targeting seniors stole over