Keeping Seniors Safe & Informed
Identity thieves often target older adults and seniors. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has put together an identity protection guide for tips on how older adults can protect their identity, including:
- Security freezes
- Fraud alerts
- Identity theft
- Review of credit reports
- Identity and credit monitoring
- And more
Report Fraud
If you suspect a scam, file a complaint with the Ohio Attorney General’s office at OhioAttorneyGeneral.gov or call the Help Center at 800-282-0515.
Additional Resources
Protect Older Americans from Financial Exploitation | American Bankers Association (approved for use by ABA)
Elder Fraud and Financial Exploitation (reprint approved by OAG)
