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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. 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. No cost to older adults or the people...
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National Adult Protective Services Association — find your state APS to report elder abuse. 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. Open at no cost to Hawaii seniors and...
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US Department of Justice resources on prosecuting elder abuse and financial fraud. 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. 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 call or browse.
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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. 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 call or browse.
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Federal Trade Commission scam alerts and consumer protection. Pass It On for older adults. 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. 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 service; donations...
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FBI resources on common scams targeting seniors. Report fraud to ic3.gov. Built for reporting suspected elder abuse, neglect, exploitation, or financial scams targeting older adults. Online and phone reporting are both available; for life-threatening situations, call 911 first. 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 helping them.
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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. Most reports lead to a home visit by an APS caseworker within 24-72 hours; emergency situations are prioritized. Scams targeting seniors stole over