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NCEA — federally funded resource on preventing elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation. 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. Self-neglect (refusing food, hygiene, medical care) is the most common form of "abuse" — APS handles it when capacity is in question. Free service; donations support but never gate access.
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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. 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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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. 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. Free of charge — no eligibility paperwork...
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Free helpline 1-877-908-3360 for fraud help. Scam alerts and prevention. 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. 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 helping them.
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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. 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...
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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. Adult guardianship can be appointed by a court when capacity is gone; emergency guardianship is faster but temporary. 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. 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. All services free of charge to qualifying seniors and...
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Fraud.org — report telemarketing and internet scams to NCL. 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. Most elder abuse is financial and most perpetrators are family members — adult children with substance abuse or gambling problems are the most common pattern. All services free of charge to qualifying seniors and...
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Free help for identity theft victims and prevention information. Useful for family members worried about a senior being isolated, controlled, or financially manipulated by a caregiver or relative. Adult Protective Services intake is confidential; reporters' names are not shared with the suspected abuser. Scams targeting seniors stole over