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Massachusetts:
800-922-2275
https://www.mass.gov/report-
Delaware:
800-223-9074
https://www.dhss.delaware.gov/
New Hampshire:
800-949-0470
https://www.dhhs.nh.gov/dcbcs/
Rhode Island:
401-462-0555
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Links to Articles, Reports, Agencies, and Service Providers
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
June 2022 | UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
Elder Fraud & Abuse: What Seniors Are Facing
March 2022 | SENIOR LIVING
A Guide to Protecting Yourself From Financial Scams
March 2022 | FINANCIAL FORCE
Most Recent Scam Alerts
February 2022 | FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION
Avoiding Scams and Fraud
February 2022 | NATIONAL COUNCIL ON AGING
Stopping Fraud in the Family
January 2022 | AARP
Top Internet Scams Affecting The Elderly
Updated 2022 | AGING IN PLACE
Boston man sentenced to NH state prison for grandparent scam
February 10, 2022 | BOSTON GLOBE
A 73-year-old knew she was being scammed
January 24, 2022 | WASHINGTON POST
Long Island grandmother takes down scammer
January 24, 2022 | CBS NEWS
How to Shop Safely Online: A Guide for Seniors
October 21, 2021 | By Reviews.com
How to Avoid the 5 Most Common Insurance Scams
DECEMBER 2, 2020 | BY REVIEWS.COM
Avoid Coronavirus Scams
DECEMBER 15, 2020 | BY THE FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION
Phone and email scammers have pivoted during the pandemic. Here’s how to protect yourself.
NOVEMBER 4, 2020 | BY LAURA DAILY | WASHINGTON POST
$300 Million Telemarketing Scheme Preyed on Older People, U.S. Says
OCTOBER 18, 2020 | BY CONCEPCION DE LEON | NEW YORK TIMES
Protect Yourself From Coronavirus Scams
JULY 13, 2020 | BY JOHN WAGGONER AND ANDY MARKOWITZ | AARP
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Energy Bill Scam Calls
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The National Center on Law and Elder Rights
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Common Scams That Target the Elderly
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Managing Someone Else's Money
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Frauds & Scams
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Scams and Fraud
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Don’t Fall for the Grandparent Scam!
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BY WALT LASKOS | SENIOR DIGEST
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You Can't Stop Robocalls. You Shouldn't Have To.You Can't Stop Robocalls. You Shouldn't Have To.
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The Grandparent Scam Phone Call
BY PETER BARRY | ACTUAL RECORDING OF A PHONE CALL SCAM ATTEMPT
‘Do Not Call Them Back!’: FCC Warns of Late-Night Scam Calls
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Consumer Complaint Center
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Investor Alert: Ponzi Schemes Targeting Seniors
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