Offers a free hotline to report scams and fraud that target older adults.

Common signs of a scam include:

• A phone call asking for money or personal information, such as your Social Security number.
• A request to buy gift cards to pay a purported debt or to send money to someone whom you’ve only met online.
• An unauthorized charge on your credit card.
• An email or call saying you’ve won sweepstakes or lottery, though you don’t recall entering one.

Also offers:

• Tips and advice on how to spot a scam.
• Concrete steps you can take to avoid fraud.
• Actions to take if you have been victimized by fraud.
• Emotional support from peers who have experienced fraud.
• Guidance for families concerned that a loved one is being scammed.
• Referrals to law enforcement and other agencies that fight or investigate fraud.

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