Government Agencies
Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
The primary federal agency for consumer protection and fraud reporting.
consumer.ftc.gov →FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3)
Report internet-based fraud, scams, and cybercrime directly to the FBI.
ic3.gov →Social Security Administration
Report Social Security impersonation scams and fraud using your SSN.
oig.ssa.gov/report →U.S. Department of Justice — Elder Fraud
The DOJ's dedicated elder fraud initiative with resources for victims and families.
justice.gov/elderjustice →Helplines & Hotlines
Elder Fraud Hotline
DOJ-funded national hotline staffed by case managers who assist elder fraud victims.
1-833-FRAUD-11 (1-833-372-8311)FTC Report Fraud Line
Report fraud, scams, and bad business practices directly to the Federal Trade Commission.
1-877-382-4357AARP Fraud Watch Helpline
Free helpline connecting fraud victims and their families with AARP fraud specialists.
1-877-908-3360National Adult Protective Services
Report suspected abuse, neglect, or exploitation of vulnerable adults in your state.
Find your local APS →Senior Advocacy Organizations
AARP Fraud Watch Network
Free tools, alerts, and a helpline dedicated to protecting Americans 50+ from fraud.
aarp.org/fraud-watch →National Council on Aging (NCOA)
Trusted nonprofit providing resources and advocacy for the economic security of older adults.
ncoa.org →BBB Scam Tracker
Search and report scams in your area using the Better Business Bureau's database.
bbb.org/scamtracker →USA.gov Scam Alerts
The official U.S. government source for current scam warnings and how to avoid them.
usa.gov/scam-alerts →Financial & Identity Protection
AnnualCreditReport.com
Get your free credit reports from all three bureaus — check for unauthorized accounts.
annualcreditreport.com →IdentityTheft.gov
Official FTC site for reporting identity theft and getting a personal recovery plan.
identitytheft.gov →Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
Submit complaints about financial products and get help recovering from financial fraud.
consumerfinance.gov/complaint →Do Not Call Registry
Register your phone number to reduce unwanted telemarketing and scam calls.
donotcall.gov →
