Has a Loved One Been Scammed?
Concerned It Might Happen?
Here is a handout providing education on current scams targeting older adults, which includes resources for support and reporting.
This is a 2 sided handout on awareness of scams and how to support potential victims.
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VENTURA COUNTY SUPPORT RESOURCES
· Ventura County Adult Protective Services 805-654-3200
ventura.org/human-services-agency/adult-protective-services/
· Ventura County Scam Alert Page
ventura.org/human-services-agency/scam-alert/
· Sheriff’s Fraud Hotline—for victims, call 805-654-9511
To learn about scams in specific cities, call:
Camarillo: 805-388-5175 Fillmore: 805-477-7020 Moorpark: 805-299-1566 Ojai: 805-477-7050 Thousand Oaks: 805-371-8327
Headquarters: 805-654-2145
NATIONAL RESOURCES FOR VICTIM ASSISTANCE AND PREVENTION
· National Elder Fraud Hotline
www.justice.gov/stopelderfraud
1-833-FRAUD-11 or (833-373-8311)
· Tips from the Federal Trade Commission on Avoiding Scams
· Dept. of Justice Scam Alert Site
www.justice.gov/elderjustice/senior-scam-alert
Resources for reporting financial abuse and scams
· Federal Trade Commission Site to Report Fraud and Scams reportfraud.ftc.gov
· FBI Site for Reporting Internet Crimes www.ic3.gov
EDUCATIONAL Resources for OLDER ADULTS AND THEIR FAMILIES
· Online Courses on Healthy Aging, Brain Conditions, and Financial Abuse
· Tools to Look at Financial Vulnerability and Decision-Making Ability
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