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Learn more about becoming an Adult Protective and Community Worker in Missouri is part of Missouri's adult protective services system, focused on Adult Protective Services reporting, fraud prevention, scam alerts, and abuse intervention. The state agency page links to applications, FAQs, and local field offices. Services are offered at no cost to qualifying Missouri residents.
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NCEA — federally funded resource on preventing elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation. 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, confidential, and available to any...
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National Adult Protective Services Association — find your state APS to report elder abuse. Worth contacting after spotting unexplained bank withdrawals, new "friends," missing belongings, or sudden POA changes. Adult Protective Services intake is confidential; reporters' names are not shared with the suspected abuser. Adult guardianship can be appointed by a court when capacity is gone; emergency guardianship is faster but temporary. No cost to older adults or the people helping them.
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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. Adult guardianship can be appointed by a court when capacity is gone; emergency guardianship is faster but temporary. Open at no cost to Missouri seniors and the families supporting them.
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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. Most reports lead to a home visit by an APS caseworker within 24-72 hours; emergency situations are prioritized. 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 support but never...
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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. Anonymous reporting is allowed but limits APS's ability to follow up — leaving contact info helps the investigation. Adult guardianship can be appointed by a court when capacity is gone; emergency guardianship is faster but temporary. Open at no cost to Missouri seniors and the...
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FBI resources on common scams targeting seniors. Report fraud to ic3.gov. 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. 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 support but never gate access.
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Report and search reported scams in your area to protect yourself and others. Relevant for hospital staff, banks, and care workers required by law to report suspected abuse — APS shields good-faith reporters. 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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Fraud.org — report telemarketing and internet scams to NCL. Worth contacting after spotting unexplained bank withdrawals, new "friends," missing belongings, or sudden POA changes. 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 service; donations support but never gate access.
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Free help for identity theft victims and prevention information. 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. Scams targeting seniors stole over