Elder Protection Center
If you suspect elder abuse, neglect, or exploitation, call your state’s elder abuse hotline or reporting number.
Elder Fraud Hotline
833-372-8311
https://stopelderfraud.ovc.ojp.gov
This National Elder Fraud Hotline is a free resource created by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), Office for Victims of Crime for people to report fraud against anyone age 60 or older. If you or someone you know has been a victim of elder fraud, help is standing by at the National Elder Fraud Hotline. Every day, 6:00 a.m.–11:00 p.m. eastern time English/Español/Other languages available.
Charles Schwab - Resources to Guard Against Elder Abuse ~ (877)519-1403
https://www.schwab.com/schwabsafe/protecting-senior-investors
https://www.schwab.com/schwabsafe
https://www.schwab.com/contact-us
"At Schwab, we’re dedicated to shedding light on the often unseen and unspoken issue of elder abuse, which includes physical, emotional, and financial mistreatment of older adults. Financial abuse of seniors is a particularly concerning aspect of elder abuse, involving the unauthorized or improper use of an older person's funds, property, or resources.
Talk about money: Maintain open lines of communication with elderly family members about their financial matters and discuss creating a financial plan to manage their affairs. Learn more at Aging Parents? 5 Money Topics to Discuss.
Stay informed: Be aware of the common signs of financial exploitation, such as sudden changes in accounts, estate planning documents, or unexplained withdrawals or spending.
Report suspicions: If you suspect that an elderly person is being financially exploited, it's crucial to report it. You can contact local adult protective services, law enforcement, and financial institutions where they hold accounts.
Stay connected: Keep in touch with loved ones and remain active in your community to reduce isolation and vulnerability.
Plan for the challenges of aging: Be prepared to manage your money and financial assets as you get older by ensuring you have all of your documents organized. Learn more here.
Regularly review your finances: Learn about who can help you manage your assets, including how to use power of attorneys. Check out our Financial Caregiving 101 article to learn more.
Add a trusted contact: Designate a trusted contact to provide another layer of protection to help keep your accounts safe. You can find out more about trusted contacts by reading Why You Should Establish Trusted Contacts.
Protect your personal information: Don't give out your Social Security, credit card, bank account numbers, or passwords over phone or email.
Additional resources on protecting yourself or the seniors in your life can be found at Protecting Senior and Vulnerable Investors on SchwabSafe®. If you have any concerns regarding the financial safety of an elderly family member or friend, please don't hesitate to reach out to us by phone at 800-435-4000, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. For international clients, call one of our international toll-free numbers, 24 hours a day, 5 days a week, 1:00 a.m. Monday to 1:00 a.m. Saturday (U.S. EST).
Together, we can make a difference in the lives of our senior family and community members."bSaf