AARP Fraud Watch Network

Elder Abuse & Protection · Illinois · Free

Free helpline 1-877-908-3360 for fraud help. Scam alerts and prevention. 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. Scams targeting seniors stole over

billion in 2024 alone — IRS impersonation, grandparent scams, and romance scams lead the list. All services free of charge to qualifying seniors and family caregivers.

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National Center on Elder Abuse — NCEA — federally funded resource on preventing elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation. Built for reporting suspected elder abuse, neglect, e
NAPSA - Adult Protective Services — National Adult Protective Services Association — find your state APS to report elder abuse. Relevant for hospital staff, banks, and care wor
DOJ Elder Justice Initiative — US Department of Justice resources on prosecuting elder abuse and financial fraud. Built for reporting suspected elder abuse, neglect, explo
FTC Consumer Information — Federal Trade Commission scam alerts and consumer protection. Pass It On for older adults. A starting point for any senior, family member, o
FBI Elder Fraud — FBI resources on common scams targeting seniors. Report fraud to ic3.gov. Built for reporting suspected elder abuse, neglect, exploitation,
Better Business Bureau Scam Tracker — Report and search reported scams in your area to protect yourself and others. Worth contacting after spotting unexplained bank withdrawals,