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Local Better Business Bureau of Eastern PA The Better Business Bureau is a leader in public services related to ethical business practices and dispute resolution.  www.easternpa.bbb.org 215-985-9313 Consumer Sentinel Get facts on consumer fraud and see how law enforcement is working to fight this growing problem.  www.consumer.gov/sentinel (877) 701-9595 Health Care Fraud Education Project Center for Advocacy for the Rights and Interests of the Elderly (CARIE) The CARIE LINE is a free telephone service for and about older adults providing options counseling and problem resolution regarding resources, services and benefits, 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 – PA Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Department of Aging The Pennsylvania Adult Protective Services site provides information on many topics that effect older Pennsylvanians. www.aging.state.pa.us/aging 717-783-1550 National American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) AARP is 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. www.aarp.org 888-687-2277 Center for Responsible Lending A comprehensive resource for predatory lending opponents. www.responsiblelending.org 202-349-1850 FBI Senior Fraud Page The FBI provides 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 Fraudaid Learn about fraud from the voice of personal experience. Gives fraud victims a chance to be heard and to educate. www.fraudaid.com 562- 436-1076 National Center on Elder Abuse The National Center on Elder Abuse promotes understanding, knowledge sharing, and action on elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation. www.elderabusecenter.org 202- 898-2586 National Fraud Information Center A service of the National Consumers League, this site informs seniors on how to prevent fraud, what to look out for and where to go if you have become a victim. www.fraud.com 800-876-7060 Quatloos Find information on a wide variety of financial scams and frauds. www.quatloos.com SeniorCitizens.com This site has comprehensive information and resources for senior citizens, including education and tips on how to prevent different types of fraud and scams. www.seniorcitizens.com/scams US Boomers Helps educate the boomer generation about elderly fraud, with examples of what to look for in order to protect you and your loved ones. www.usboomers.com/fraud.htm

Snopes.com

Fact-checking and verification of wide variety of rumors and stories, primarily those circulating on email.

www.snopes.com

Crimes Against the Retired and the Elderly (C.A.R.E.)

A special unit of the Philadelphia Police Department.

215-685-9486
215-685-9487
215-685-9488

PCA - Older Adult Protective Services

Services that are provided to older adults to detect, prevent, reduce or eliminate different types of elderly abuse, both physically and mentally.

http://www.pcacares.org/pca_ss_Elder_Abuse.aspx"
215-765-9040

If you think you are a victim of identity theft, it is suggested you contact all three of these Credit Reporting Services.

Equifax
800-525-6285

Experian
888-397-3742

Trans Union
800-680-7289

Directory of Crime Victim Services

A resource providing non-emergency crime victim services.

http://ovc.ncjrs.org/findvictimservices/default.html
800-851-3420

Identity Theft Resource Center

Learn to prevent and recover from identity theft.

www.idtheftcenter.org/index.shtml
858-693-7935


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
800-269-0271

Community Legal Services

The Elderly Law project specializes in helping seniors overcome some of the unique problems faced by people over 60.

www.clsphila.org
215-227-2400

SeniorLaw Center

SeniorLaw provides civil legal services and community education to low-income Philadelphia residents who are 60 and over.

www.seniorlawcenter.org
215-988-1244

State Attorney General Office – NJ

Informational site for residents of New Jersey that leads you to the right places in case you are a victim of crime or fraud. This site is dedicated to keeping NJ a safe place to live and mak sure you are protected.

www.state.nj.us/lps/
609-292-4925

State Attorney General Office - PA
Elderly Task Force

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
717-772-0907

Temple Elderly Law Project

The Temple Elderly Law Project provides free general assistance and referral to persons 60 and over. Call for more information.

215-204-6887

National

American Bar Association
Commission on Law and Aging

The mission of the ABA Commission on Law and Aging is to strengthen and secure the legal rights, dignity, autonomy, quality of life, and quality of care of elders.

www.abanet.org/aging
202- 662-8690