Overview

• 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.