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Recognize. React. Report. Don't fall victim to financial exploitation
Know the signs of financial fraud and learn how to protect yourself.
Criminals use financial exploitation and fraud to deplete the assets of their targets. Fortunately, there are measures you can take to be vigilant of suspicious requests and monitor your financials. In the event you are targeted, you can work with the authorities and other entities to report your case.
A communication states that you’ve won money, a prize or a free gift — especially if you’ve never entered a raffe or drawing
You must pay for processing, shipping and/or taxes on your “free gift”
You must wire or send money to assist someone in need or receive “winnings”
You feel pressured to act because you’ve been “selected” to receive a special offer
A communication requires you to respond with your full credit card or bank account number
You feel uncomfortable with a caregiver’s access to your accounts
Remember — if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is!
React: How to protect yourself...
Be proactive
DO:
Set up account alerts
Organize and store important documents in a safe but easily accessible location
Carefully consider who has access to your accounts
Understand the risks of granting access to your accounts (joint ownership, sharing login credentials and sharing credit/debit cards can make it easier to be victimized)
Learn about common fnancial exploitation schemes and ploys
Review options with your fnancial institutions to help protect your accounts
Discuss fnancial accounts only with trusted friends, family members or fnancial advisors
Avoid financial exploitation
DO NOT:
Appoint a power of attorney to someone you do not trust to act in your interest
Share your personal information (such as credit card numbers and expiration dates, bank account numbers, birth date and social security number) with people or companies you don’t know
Send money to people or companies you’re not familiar with
Allow strangers to come into your residence
Respond to, or pay up front for, an offer that you do not thoroughly understand
Sign blank forms or checks
Share your logins and passwords
Report: Who to call...
The police – Request a copy of the police report and case number
U.S. Bank Fraud Liaison Center at 877.595.6256 (for U.S. Bank accounts)
The fraud department of any of the three credit reporting agencies to place a “fraud alert” on your credit fle: – Equifax 888.766.0008 – Experian 888.397.3742 – TransUnion 888.909.8872
Your bank and/or credit card company
Adult Protective Services (county or state)
The Federal Trade Commission for ID theft at 877.ID.THEFT (877.438.4338)
You can also fnd contact information at eldercare.gov or by calling 800.677.1116 (U.S. Administration on Aging)
Learn more about how to protect yourself against financial fraud.