Providing Help, Restoring Hope: The U.S. Department of Justice National Elder Fraud Hotline
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Eastern
Online
Webinar
Fraud
Justice for Human Trafficking Survivors
2020-VT-BX-0095
Geographical Areas Served
- Fort Bend County
- Harris County
- Galveston County
- Montgomery County
Indicates all geographic areas to which services are provided, excluding states. See States Served.
Open
Funding First Awarded
2020
$346,392
Trauma-Informed Responses to Victims of Financial Fraud and Exploitation
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Eastern
Online
Webinar
Telling the Whole Story: How Collecting Metrics Demonstrates Impact Webinar
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Eastern
Online
Webinar
Open
Remarks as Prepared for Delivery by OVC Director Jessica E. Hart During the Elder Justice Program Kickoff Training Webinar
Good afternoon, everyone! It’s my pleasure to join you all today.
I’d like to begin by thanking Silvia Torres on my team that is here with us today and a big thanks to Equal Justice Works and Justice in Aging for putting this together and inviting me to speak.
For more than three decades Equal Justice Works has guided law students and lawyers into public service careers, with a focus on fighting for equal justice for all Americans. We are so excited they are managing OVC’s Elder Justice Program.
2013 NCVRW PSA—Protecting Elders From Financial Exploitation
February 2013
This public service announcement, developed as part of the 2013 National Crime Victims' Rights Week Resource Guide, urges you to contact the Eldercare Locator or the National Adult Protective Services Association if you suspect financial exploitation. Visit the NCVRW site for more information.
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35th National Institute on White Collar Crime
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Hyatt Regency Miami
Miami, FL
Conference
Identity Theft
Victims of identity theft experience a wide variety of incidents such as the misuse of existing credit card, bank, or other accounts; the creation of new accounts; and the misuse of personal information. Victims may face seemingly insurmountable hurdles as they work to address the crimes they are currently experiencing and prevent their future victimization.
The following resources provide information on identity theft.
Identity Theft Victim Assistance Online Training: Supporting Victims' Financial and Emotional Recovery
online
Web
Open
Online Elder Abuse Training for Legal Service Providers
online
Web
Open
Victim Assistance Training (VAT) Online
online
Web
Open
Fraud
Financial and economic crimes cost American individuals and businesses billions of dollars every year, causing both financial and emotional distress.
Financial fraud occurs when someone uses deception or misrepresentation for financial gain. With ongoing technological breakthroughs and the globalization of commerce, today’s con artists have a new arsenal of weapons to use in defrauding consumers and stealing personal information.
New Video Educates Consumers How to Identify Debt Scammers
OVC is sharing a new video from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) to help consumers protect themselves from debt collection scammers.
New National, Toll Free Hotline Provides Help for Victims of Elder Fraud
For too long and far too frequently, fraudsters have preyed upon our senior citizens, robbing them of their hard-earned savings.
January 2020 Featured Resources
National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month
Every January, the nation commemorates National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month.
National Elder Fraud Hotline
If you or someone you know is a victim of elder fraud, we encourage you to call the National Elder Fraud Hotline at 833–FRAUD–11 (833–372–8311). Professional case managers will assist you with reporting the crime and connect you with other resources as needed. The hotline is open daily from 6:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. eastern time. Services are available for speakers of English, Spanish, and other languages.
Fraud Alert: Scammers Claiming to be with OVC
The Office for Victims of Crime (OVC) has received multiple reports that our office's name is being used as part of an imposter scam targeting individuals throughout the country.
OVC is not making these phone calls.
Funding Opportunity: 2018 National Identity Theft Assistance Network Expansion Program
Funding Opportunity: 2018 National Identity Theft Assistance Network Expansion Program
The Identity Theft Resource Center (ITRC), through a cooperative agreement with U.S. Department of Justice, Office for Victims of Crime (OVC), announced a new grant opportunity under the National Identity Theft Assistance Network Expansion Program (NITVAN II).
Register for a Webinar on Serving ID Theft Victims in Indian Country
Register for a Webinar on Serving ID Theft Victims in Indian Country
Register for a webinar on Addressing Identity Theft in Native Communities, which will be held on July 25, 2019, from 1:00–2:00 p.m. eastern time.
Cahuilla Consortium: Victims Services Program
2019-VO-GX-0143
Open
Funding First Awarded
2019
$726,247
What We Know About Identity Theft and Fraud Victims From Research- and Practice-Based Evidence
Date Published
Agencies
OVC-Sponsored
Research Brief: Identity Theft and Fraud
Date Published
Agencies
OVC-Sponsored
Victims of Identity Theft, 2016
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.
Virtual Victim Assistance Network (Project ViViAN)
2018-V3-GX-K007
Open
Funding First Awarded
2018
$1,973,347