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NOVEMBER 16, 2023
SPECIAL EDITION: Elder Financial Exploitation and Fraud

Law Enforcement Investigations of Financial Exploitation and Fraud of Older Americans

Older Americans lose billions annually to family, friends, professionals, and strangers. Criminal elder abuse investigations are critical for ensuring victims receive justice and abusers are held accountable. But often investigators’ efforts are hampered by a lack of training and not having the right tools to recognize and fully engage in these often-complex cases.

INVESTIGATIONS OF FINANCIAL ABUSE

What To Know About Cryptocurrency and Scams

Be able to spot cryptocurrency scams or detect cryptocurrency accounts that may be compromised. Learn how to report such scams and what to do in similar cases of cryptocurrency scams. 

FTC: CRYPTOCURRENCY AND SCAMS

Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs)

Since 2013, financial institutions have reported to the federal government over 180,000 suspicious activities targeting older adults, involving a total of more than $6 billion. These reports indicate that financial exploitation of older adults by scammers, family members, caregivers, and others is widespread in the United States. The reports also provide unique data on these suspicious activities, which can enhance ongoing efforts to prevent elder financial exploitation and to punish wrongdoers. Learn more about Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) and how they can aid in your investigations. 

SARs: ELDER FINANCIAL EXPLOITATION

Intern Investigators Fight Elder Fraud

A $2.6M grant was awarded in a rural Maryland county to oversee interns investigating fraudsters preying on the elderly. This program was started by David P. Weber, a former National Park Service law enforcement ranger, lawyer,  certified fraud examiner, and most notably, a retired chief investigator for the Securities and Exchange Commission. Read more about how young, tech-savvy interns are investigating elder fraud cases, and turning over their findings for enforcement.

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Reporting Resources

EAGLE Resources

EAGLE in collaboration with the IACP, Elder Justice Initiative, U.S. Department of Justice, has developed a six-part roll call video series to enable law enforcement to better identify signs of elder abuse and recognize evidence that can lead to the successful prosecution of criminals. These roll call training videos recount actual cases from around the United States and highlight the actions of responding officer that led to a resolution of the case. Watch the videos on Financial Exploitation by a Family Member and by a Stranger.

VIDEO: FINANCIAL EXPLOITATION BY FAMILY MEMBER
VIDEO: FINANCIAL EXPLOITATION BY STRANGER
SENIOR ABUSE FINANCIAL TRACKING AND ACCOUNTING (SAFTA) TOOLKIT

Elder Abuse in the News

  • Federal Jury Finds Three Defendants Guilty in $300 Million Nationwide Telemarketing Fraud Scheme Targeting the Elderly Read More

  • Nevada Man Sentenced in Prize Notice Scheme Read More

  • New Hampshire Man Pleads Guilty to Interstate Transportation of Stolen Check Read More 

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