National Crime Prevention Council

Elder Abuse & Protection · Vermont · Free

Tips and resources on preventing crime against seniors. McGruff the Crime Dog. 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. 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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More Elder Abuse & Protection in Vermont

National Center on Elder Abuse — NCEA — federally funded resource on preventing elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation. Relevant for hospital staff, banks, and care workers
NAPSA - Adult Protective Services — National Adult Protective Services Association — find your state APS to report elder abuse. Worth contacting after spotting unexplained bank
DOJ Elder Justice Initiative — US Department of Justice resources on prosecuting elder abuse and financial fraud. Built for reporting suspected elder abuse, neglect, explo
AARP Fraud Watch Network — Free helpline 1-877-908-3360 for fraud help. Scam alerts and prevention. Worth contacting after spotting unexplained bank withdrawals, new "
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. A starting point for any senior, family member, or neighbor who su