U.S. Attorneys Advocate for Elder Abuse Prevention on Awareness Day

Federal districts emphasize vigilance, education, and prosecution to protect vulnerable seniors from varied forms of abuse.

U.S. Attorneys from Texas and South Dakota highlight the importance of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day.
Elder abuse includes financial, physical, sexual, and psychological harm by trusted individuals.
Justice Department initiatives like the Transnational Elder Fraud Task Force target international scams.
Public education campaigns teach seniors to recognize and avoid scams such as romance and tech support fraud.
Hotlines and online resources are available for reporting elder fraud and seeking assistance.