The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Florida organized a public outreach event in collaboration with the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) to address crimes targeting senior citizens. The event took place on May 15, 2025, at Century Village in Pembroke Pines, Florida.
The forum included participation from various organizations such as the FBI, U.S. Postal Inspection Service, Florida’s Office of Financial Regulation, Broward State Attorney’s Office, Wilton Manors Police Department, and AARP Florida. The discussions focused on common fraudulent schemes that affect senior citizens, including investment fraud and lottery and inheritance scams. Additionally, a panel comprising local law enforcement shared examples of fraud and abuse cases.
This initiative is part of the Elder Justice Initiative by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Florida. For more information about the Justice Department's efforts to assist American seniors, individuals can visit the Elder Justice Initiative webpage at justice.gov/elderjustice. Information on how the FBI can aid the public is available at https://www.fbi.gov/how-we-can-help-you/scams-and-safety/common-scams-and-crimes/elder-fraud.
To report an elder fraud scam, individuals are encouraged to call 1-800-CALL-FBI or submit a tip online at https://www.ic3.gov/Home/EF. Alternatively, contacting a local field office or using the National Elder Fraud Hotline at 1-833-FRAUD-11 (1-833-372-8311) are also options.
A copy of this press release and any updates can be found on the website of the United States Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Florida at www.usdoj.gov/usao/fls.