Scams & Fraud
Elder Fraud
Financial exploitation targeting people over ~60, including grandparent scams, romance scams, and Medicare/utility impersonation calls.
Updated · GACS — Global Anti-Crime & Safety
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Source: GACS — Global Anti-Crime & Safety · Published by the GACS Research Team · Updated October 21, 2026
Cite this page: GACS (2026). Elder Fraud — GACS Glossary. https://gacs.app/glossary/elder-fraud · Record ID GACS-glossary-elder-fraud
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Authoritative sources
Independent primary sources used to check and corroborate the guidance on this page.
US Department of Justice — Elder Justice InitiativeFederal resources and hotline for elder financial exploitation.
FBI — Elder FraudOfficial elder fraud prevention guidance and reporting steps.
FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3)Official US channel for reporting internet-enabled fraud and cybercrime.
US Federal Trade Commission — ReportFraudConsumer fraud reporting and published enforcement data.