Health Care Fraud Education Project Center for Advocacy for the Rights and Interests of the Elderly (CARIE) A free telephone service for older adults providing counseling and problem resolution, with special assistance offered to victims of crime or abuse. PAVE (Providing Advocacy for Victimized Elders) provides CARIE LINE services, as well as court accompaniment to Philadelphia's Criminal Justice Center and other assistance navigating the criminal justice system. www.carie.org 215-545-5728
Older Adult Protective Services – Pennsylvania Department of Aging
National AARP A non-profit membership organization dedicated to addressing the needs and issues of older Americans. Find recent articles and information on the topic of senior fraud. http://www.aarp.org/money/scams-fraud
Center for Responsible Lending A comprehensive resource for predatory lending opponents. www.responsiblelending.org202-349-1850
FBI Senior Fraud Page Tips on how you can protect you and your family from fraud, with an emphasis on senior scams. www.fbi.gov/majcases/fraud/seniorsfam.htm 202-324-3000
Fraud Aid Resources for fraud recognition, prevention education, www.fraudaid.com/advocacy.htm
National Center on Elder Abuse National resource center for the prevention of elder abuse and mistreatment. www.ncea.aoa.gov/
US Boomers Education for the boomer generation about elderly fraud, with examples of what to look for in order to protect you and your loved ones.
Snopes.com Fact-checking and verification of a wide variety of urban legends, rumors and stories, primarily those circulating on email. |
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Local Crimes Against the Retired and the Elderly (C.A.R.E.) A special unit of the Philadelphia Police Department.
Philadelphia Corporation for Aging - Older Adult Protective Services Services provided to older adults to detect, prevent, reduce or eliminate different types of elder abuse, both physical and mental. http://www.pcacares.org/pca_ss_Elder_Abuse.aspx" 
National Credit Reporting Agencies If you think you are a victim of identity theft, it is suggested you contact all three of these Credit Reporting Services.
Directory of Crime Victim Services A resource providing non-emergency crime victim services. http://ovc.ncjrs.org/findvictimservices/default.html
Identity Theft Resource Center Nonprofit organization that provides public education to prevent identity theft and support to victims. www.idtheftcenter.org
Social Security Administration Fraud Line Call this number, if you think you are a victim of Social Security fraud. www.ssa.gov/oig/hotline/index.htm |
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Local Community Legal Services - Elderly Law Project Specializes in helping seniors overcome some of the unique problems faced by people over 60. www.clsphila.org
SeniorLAW Center Civil legal services and community education to low-income Philadelphia residents who are 60 and over. www.seniorlawcenter.org
State Attorney General Office – NJ Information for residents of New Jersey who are a victim of crime or fraud. This site is dedicated to keeping NJ a safe place to live and making sure you are protected. www.state.nj.us/lps/
State Attorney General Office - PA The Task Force is made up of organizations dedicated to addressing the needs of seniors. The goal is to identify scams, unfair or deceptive businesses practices, and other fraudulent activities aimed at older Pennsylvanians. www.attorneygeneral.gov
Temple Elderly Law Project Free general assistance and referral to persons 60 and over. 215-204-6887
American Bar Association - Information and resources to strengthen and secure the legal rights, dignity, autonomy, quality of life, and quality of care of elders. www.abanet.org/aging |