Authoritative sources

Independent primary sources used to check and corroborate the guidance on this page.

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  US Department of Justice — Elder Justice Initiative

  Federal resources and hotline for elder financial exploitation.

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  FBI — Elder Fraud

  Official elder fraud prevention guidance and reporting steps.

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  FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3)

  Official US channel for reporting internet-enabled fraud and cybercrime.

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  US Federal Trade Commission — ReportFraud

  Consumer fraud reporting and published enforcement data.