AARP Fraud Watch Network

Elder Abuse & Protection · North Carolina · 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. 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. Free service; donations support...

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More Elder Abuse & Protection in North Carolina

National Center on Elder Abuse — NCEA — federally funded resource on preventing elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation. Useful for family members worried about a senior bein
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. A starting point for any senior, family member, or neighb
FTC Consumer Information — Federal Trade Commission scam alerts and consumer protection. Pass It On for older adults. Useful for family members worried about a senior
FBI Elder Fraud — FBI resources on common scams targeting seniors. Report fraud to ic3.gov. Relevant for hospital staff, banks, and care workers required by l
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,