Preventing Scams and Financial Exploitation from May 2024

 

Panel included experts with resources from

AgeOptions http://www.ageoptions.org/

SEC Division of Enforcement  https://www.sec.gov/page/enforcement-section-landing

Office of the Illinois Attorney General   www.IllinoisAttorneyGeneral.gov

Oak Park Police Department https://www.oak-park.us/village-services/police-department

Joy Aaronson (AWN Member) on relationship scams joy.aaronson@gmail.com​

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There were so many resources mentioned.  Below are just a few in no particular order. 

General resources:

Federal Trade Commission   www.ftc.gov

Do Not Call Registry   www.donotcall.gov

Consumer Finacial Protection Bureau  www.consumerfinance.gov/older-americans

Area Agencies on Aging (N4A)     www.n4a.org

Illinois Attorney General Resource Directory   www.IllinoisAttorneyGeneral.gov

AARP  https://www.aarp.org/money/scams-fraud/voa-rest-program/

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Financial concerns:

Money Smart for Older Adults: Resource Guide     

    files.consumerfinance.gov/f/documents/cfpb_money-smart-for-older-adults-resource-guide_2021-06.pd

Protect Your Pocketbook: Tips to Avoid Financial Exploitation   www.eldercare.acl.gov

A Guide for Seniors: Protect Yourself Against Investment Fraud    www.invester.gov

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Report Suspected Abuse and scams:

Oak Park Police Department https://www.oak-park.us/village-services/police-department

SEC 800-732-0330

FINRA Seniors Helpline: 844-574-3577

Office of the Illinois Attorney General   www.IllinoisAttorneyGeneral.gov

State securities regulators - ServeOurSeniors.org

Eldercare/Adult Protective Services   800-677-1116  eldercare.gov

Federal Trade Commission - 1-877-382-4357  ftc.gov/complaint  

identitytheft.gov

consumerfinance.gov/askcfpb

Illinois Senior Medicare Patrol - 1-800-699-9043   www.illinoissmp.org