Labor & Employment Law

Scammers target Seniors in fraud schemes - Seniors vs. Crimes Project - Helps seniors fight back

By Dobin & Jenks

Did you know that 30% of all scam victims are over the age of 65? That frightening statistic is a call to action for 3,000 Florida senior citizens who volunteer in the Senior vs. Crimes Project. The Project is administered by the Florida Attorney General?s office. Their mission is to assist seniors who have been victimized by scams, identity theft, and unethical businesses and individuals.

The program began in 1989 as a task force on crime against the elderly. It has grown to include 30 offices statewide. Seniors vs. Crime has been responsible for recovering over $8 million for Florida seniors who were the victims of con artists. While they do not provide legal services or legal representation, their free service is offered to assist all consumers, regardless of age.

If you feel that you or a loved one has been the victim of a scam, you can contact one of the project?s 3,000 volunteers at an office near you.

Florida Attorney General
Fraud help line: (866) 966-7226

Seniors vs. Crime,
Statewide hot-line: (800) 203-3099

Local Seniors vs. Crime Offices

Full post as published by The Law Planet Blog on May 25, 2010 (boomark / email).