National Elder Fraud Hotline
U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ)
Call 1-833-FRAUD-11 (1-833-372-8311). Free DOJ service connecting victims of elder financial fraud to case managers and reporting agencies.
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Trusted Resources Directory
A curated, hand-verified directory of hotlines, fraud reporting links, and trusted organizations for older adults, caregivers, and families. Every resource here has been personally checked.
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Hotlines
Free phone-based help for victims and families. Tap the number on a phone to call directly.
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Online Resources
Reporting and Recovery Sites
Federal and trusted national organizations where you can report fraud, freeze your credit, or get one-on-one recovery help.
FTC Report Fraud
FTC (Federal Trade Commission)
File a complaint with the Federal Trade Commission about fraud and scams. Reports help build investigations and warn other consumers.
Report a ScamFBI Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3)
FBI (Federal Bureau of Investigation)
Report internet-based fraud, including romance scams, investment fraud, and tech support scams.
File a ReportAARP Fraud Watch Network
AARP
Free fraud-fighting resources, scam alerts, and a helpline (877-908-3360) for older adults and their families.
Visit AARPFree Credit Freeze (All 3 Bureaus)
Equifax / Experian / TransUnion (FTC guidance)
Freeze your credit at all three bureaus to block new accounts being opened in your name. Free by federal law, can be lifted anytime.
Learn HowIdentity Theft Resource Center
Identity Theft Resource Center (ITRC)
Free, confidential support for identity theft victims with live advisors by phone or chat. Recovery plans and step-by-step guidance.
Get SupportFight Cyber Crime
Fightcybercrime.org
FightCybercrime.org is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that develops resources and provides training so people impacted by cybercrime can recognize, report, and recover from scams and online fraud.
Visit Fight Cyber CrimeScam Spotter
Fightcybercrime.org
Scam Spotter helps you prepare to spot a scam, no matter what form it takes — transforming suspicious messages into cautionary lessons rather than disruptive incidents.
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Each resource is hand-verified. Last review: May 2026.