14 Resources
Adult Protective Services (APS) is part of New Jersey'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. No fee for New Jersey seniors who meet income and program criteria. Worth contacting after spotting unexplained bank withdrawals, new "friends," missing belongings, or sudden POA changes. Most reports lead to a home visit by an APS...
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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. AARP's Fraud Watch Helpline and the FTC's IdentityTheft.gov are practical resources before and after a scam. Free of charge — no eligibility paperwork required to call or browse.
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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. 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...
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US Department of Justice resources on prosecuting elder abuse and financial fraud. 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. Free, confidential, and available to any New Jersey resident who needs the...
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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. 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. 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. 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, confidential, and...
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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. Banks now have safe harbors to refuse suspicious transactions on senior accounts; ask about elder financial protection at the branch. 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...
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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. 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 of charge — no eligibility paperwork...
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Fraud.org — report telemarketing and internet scams to NCL. 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. Scams targeting seniors stole over