Non-Government Links
Better Business Bureau: Scam Tracker
National Council on Aging: Savvy Saving Seniors
This site provides seniors with information on avoiding scams, which can help them stay secure and independent longer.
American Association of Retired Persons (AARP): Money
Fraud.org
Fraud.org provides advice about telephone or email solicitations and report possible telemarketing or Internet fraud to law enforcement agencies.
Privacy Rights Clearinghouse
Center for Identity Management and Information Protection
The Center for Identity Management and Information Protection is a research collaborative dedicated to furthering a national research agenda on identity management, information sharing, and data protection.
Anti-Phishing Working Group
The Anti-Phishing Working Group is focused on eliminating the fraud and identity theft that result from phishing, pharming, and email spoofing of all types.
OVC Links
OVC Directory of Crime Victim Services
National Elder Fraud Hotline
VictimConnect Resource Center - Confidential referrals for crime victims
VictimConnect serves victims of any crime in the United States. Trained specialists are available to help you locate referrals for mental health counseling, financial compensation, legal services, and more. Call or text 855-484-2846 or chat online, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., eastern time.
Victims of Crime Act (VOCA)-Funded Elder Abuse Programs
In August of 2016, a new VOCA Rule clarified and expanded states’ allowable uses of VOCA victim assistance funding. The rule clarifies and expands how states may expend the funding, and states are looking to support all victims, including victims of elder abuse. This OVC page highlights examples of VOCA-funded elder abuse programs and the VOCA offices that funded them.
Government Links
Federal Trade Commission: ReportFraud.ftc.gov
Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection: Frauds and Scams
The Bureau Consumer Financial Protection works to protect consumers from unfair, deceptive, or abusive practices and take action against companies that break the law. This resource page provides guidance to help you prevent, recognize, and report scams and fraud.
Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection: Managing Someone Else's Money
This site provides advice to help financial caregivers manage the financial decisions of a loved one, provides information on how to watch out for scams and financial exploitation, and what to do if your loved one is a victim.
National Do Not Call Registry
The National Do Not Call Registry gives allows you to prevent telemarketers from calling your home with unsolicited offers.
Internal Revenue Service (IRS): Identity Theft Central
An identity thief may use your Social Security number for employment which will cause the employer to use your Social Security number to report income earned. Thieves may also file a false tax return in order claim a tax refund. This section of the IRS site provides information on the steps the agency is taking combat identity theft and protect taxpayers. If you believe you...
Federal Trade Commission (FTC): Protecting Personal Information -- A Guide for Business
The loss of sensitive customer information can harm businesses by impacting customer trust or even opening your business up to lawsuits. This FTC resource provides information about the steps businesses can take to avoid security breaches in order to protect sensitive customer data.
Social Security Administration: Office of the Inspector General
Among its responsibilities, this office is tasked to prevent and detect fraud, waste, and abuse in Social Security Administration programs and operations. The office operates a fraud hotline where you can report suspected cases of fraud, waste, and abuse.
U.S. Postal Inspection Service
The U.S. Postal Inspection Service is responsible for investigating fraudulent use the U.S. Mail and postal system. Victims of mail crime, including identity theft, fraud and mail theft, can file a report with this office.
Federal Trade Commission (FTC): What To Know About Credit Freezes and Fraud Alerts
Victims of identity theft may want to place an extended fraud alert or a free credit freeze on their credit file. This article provides information on both extended fraud alerts and credit freezes, along with the steps victims can take to implement them.
U.S. Department of Justice: Elder Justice Initiative
Office of Justice Programs: Elder Abuse Special Feature
To address the need for resources and strategies related to elder abuse, the Office of Justice Programs presents this compilation of publications and related materials focusing on physical, sexual, and psychological abuse; neglect; and financial exploitation.
U.S. Secret Service: Criminal Investigations
U.S. Postal Inspection Service: Identity Theft
This site provide consumer tips, instructions on how to get off mailing lists and report unsolicited email, and links to information about identity theft and fraud.
Financial Crimes Enforcement Network
Through cooperation and partnerships, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network combats money laundering domestically and internationally.
Internet Crime Complaint Center
The Internet Crime Complaint Center allows users to file complaints online. Its website also offers statistics, scam alerts, and fraud prevention tips. The program is a partnership between the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the National White Collar Crime Center.
U.S. Department of Justice: Fraud Section
The site provides information white collar crime, what to do if you are a victim, and updates on the U.S. Department of Justice's response to white collar crime.
Office of Justice Programs: Fraud Awareness Special Feature
In an effort to educate businesses and the public about the impact of fraud, as well as to promote basic steps that can be taken to recognize, report, and reduce the risk of becoming a victim of fraudulent activities, the Office of Justice Programs presents this online compilation of resources addressing the fraud.
Office of Justice Programs: Internet Safety Special Feature
Discover resources on Internet safety for children and consumers, Internet privacy, cyberbullying, and cyberstalking.