Where to Report Fraud or Scams
Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
National Elder Fraud Hotline
Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
Report fraud, scams, and deceptive practices.
- ReportFraud.ftc.gov
- 877-FTC-HELP (877-382-4357)
FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3)
National Elder Fraud Hotline
Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
Report online scams, cybercrime, phishing, and internet-related fraud.
National Elder Fraud Hotline
National Elder Fraud Hotline
National Elder Fraud Hotline
Designed specifically to help older adults who may be victims of fraud.
- 833-FRAUD-11 (833-372-8311)
Identity Theft Assistance
IdentityTheft.Gov
Fraud Alerts & Credit Freezes
AnnualCreditReport.com
A free FTC resource to report identity theft and receive a personalized recovery plan.
AnnualCreditReport.com
Fraud Alerts & Credit Freezes
AnnualCreditReport.com
Obtain free credit reports from all three major credit bureaus.
- AnnualCreditReport.com
- 877-322-8228
Fraud Alerts & Credit Freezes
Fraud Alerts & Credit Freezes
Fraud Alerts & Credit Freezes
Contact the major credit bureaus:
Scam Prevention and Education
AARP Fraud Watch Network
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
National Council on Aging
Tips, alerts, and resources focused on helping older adults avoid scams and fraud.
National Council on Aging
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
National Council on Aging
Information on common scams targeting older adults and how to avoid them.
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
Resources on elder financial exploitation and consumer protection.