TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Ahead of National Senior Citizens Day, Attorney General Ashley Moody is urging older Floridians to remain vigilant against fraud. Florida, home to over 5.5 million seniors, has seen heightened efforts to protect this demographic from fraudulent schemes. Since taking office in 2019, Attorney General Moody has launched the Senior Protection Team, an intra-agency group aimed at combating fraud targeting seniors. Last year alone, the team secured more than $1 million in financial relief for Florida seniors.
"Florida may be known as the Sunshine State, but we are also a silver state—and we prioritize protecting those who choose to live out their golden years here," said Attorney General Moody. "Ahead of National Senior Citizens Day, we’re asking older Floridians to watch out for fraud and highlighting efforts to help seniors avoid falling victim."
The Senior Protection Team comprises members from the Office of Statewide Prosecution, Consumer Protection Division, and Medicaid Fraud Control Unit. This team works collectively to fight elder abuse and fraud while developing strategies to prevent seniors from becoming victims of scams or criminal activities. Since its inception in 2019 under Attorney General Moody's leadership, the team has secured over $8 million in financial relief for Florida seniors.
Attorney General Moody's initiatives include:
- Hosting a symposium for seniors in June at The Villages where she shared tips on avoiding cryptocurrency schemes and honored volunteers from the Seniors vs. Crime program.
- Launching the Scams at a Glance initiative which provides low-tech, comprehensive resources to educate older Americans about prevalent scams.
- Releasing the CyberCrime and Seniors Guide that outlines common schemes targeting older Floridians and offers advice on how to identify, report, and avoid fraudulent activities.
For more information about Attorney General Moody’s Senior Protection Team, click here.