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NCEA — federally funded resource on preventing elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation. A starting point for any senior, family member, or neighbor who suspects something is wrong but isn't sure what to do. Adult Protective Services intake is confidential; reporters' names are not shared with the suspected abuser. 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 required to...
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National Adult Protective Services Association — find your state APS to report elder abuse. Useful for family members worried about a senior being isolated, controlled, or financially manipulated by a caregiver or relative. 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. Free, confidential, and available to any Delaware resident who needs...
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US Department of Justice resources on prosecuting elder abuse and financial fraud. Built for reporting suspected elder abuse, neglect, exploitation, or financial scams targeting older adults. Anonymous reporting is allowed but limits APS's ability to follow up — leaving contact info helps the investigation. Most elder abuse is financial and most perpetrators are family members — adult children with substance abuse or gambling problems are the most common pattern. No cost to older adults or the people...
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Free helpline 1-877-908-3360 for fraud help. Scam alerts and prevention. A starting point for any senior, family member, or neighbor who suspects something is wrong but isn't sure what to do. Banks now have safe harbors to refuse suspicious transactions on senior accounts; ask about elder financial protection at the branch. 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...
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Federal Trade Commission scam alerts and consumer protection. Pass It On for older adults. Built for reporting suspected elder abuse, neglect, exploitation, or financial scams targeting older adults. Banks now have safe harbors to refuse suspicious transactions on senior accounts; ask about elder financial protection at the branch. Adult guardianship can be appointed by a court when capacity is gone; emergency guardianship is faster but temporary. Free service; donations support but never gate access.
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FBI resources on common scams targeting seniors. Report fraud to ic3.gov. Relevant for hospital staff, banks, and care workers required by law to report suspected abuse — APS shields good-faith reporters. Anonymous reporting is allowed but limits APS's ability to follow up — leaving contact info helps the investigation. AARP's Fraud Watch Helpline and the FTC's IdentityTheft.gov are practical resources before and after a scam. Free service; donations support but never gate access.
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Report and search reported scams in your area to protect yourself and others. Built for reporting suspected elder abuse, neglect, exploitation, or financial scams targeting older adults. Anonymous reporting is allowed but limits APS's ability to follow up — leaving contact info helps the investigation. Self-neglect (refusing food, hygiene, medical care) is the most common form of "abuse" — APS handles it when capacity is in question. Free service; donations support but never gate access.
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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. 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. Free, confidential, and available to any...
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Free help for identity theft victims and prevention information. Worth contacting after spotting unexplained bank withdrawals, new "friends," missing belongings, or sudden POA changes. Anonymous reporting is allowed but limits APS's ability to follow up — leaving contact info helps the investigation. AARP's Fraud Watch Helpline and the FTC's IdentityTheft.gov are practical resources before and after a scam. All services free of charge to qualifying seniors and family caregivers.
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Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Office for Older Americans — financial protection. Built for reporting suspected elder abuse, neglect, exploitation, or financial scams targeting older adults. Banks now have safe harbors to refuse suspicious transactions on senior accounts; ask about elder financial protection at the branch. Scams targeting seniors stole over