Fight Elder Abuse

Jun 29, 2023 08:27 PM

The National Elder Fraud Hotline is available at 1-833-FRAUD-11 (or 833-372–8311)

Adult Protective Services: Helplines for Elder Adults at Risk

In Wisconsin, financial abuse can be defined as:

Obtaining an individual’s money or property by deceiving or enticing the individual
Forcing, compelling, or coercing an individual to give, sell at less than fair market value, or in other ways transfer money or property against their will without informed consent
Theft
Substantial failure or neglect of a fiscal agent to fulfill his or her responsibilities
Unauthorized use of personal identifying information or documents
Forgery or financial transaction card crimes

If you or someone you know is showing any of the following signs or symptoms, they may be a victim of Emotional Elder Abuse:

Sudden changes in bank accounts or large withdrawals, especially made by a caregiver or another individual
New names added to a bank account
Unexplained disappearance of money or other valuables
Delinquent bills despite having adequate funds
Forged signature on any financial paperwork

The National Elder Fraud Hotline is available at 1-833-FRAUD-11 (or 833-372–8311)

https://www.justice.gov/elderjustice/prosecutors/statutes