ELDER AND VULNERABLE ADULT FRAUD UNIT
Scammers stole at least $3.4 billion from Americans aged 60 and older in 2023. The average elder fraud victim lost $34,000. Reported incidents form the basis of this figure, with assumed actual losses far surpassing it. Even more concerning, tactics used by scammers are growing more sophisticated. Elder fraud takes many forms, from phone, text, and email scams to Internet fraud. This resource guide below contains information to assist you in navigating the complexities of financial exploitation, offering resources to safeguard your hard-earned assets and maintain financial independence.
If you’ve been a victim of fraud, and live in the City of Bradenton, the Bradenton Police Department’s Elder and Vulnerable Adult Fraud Unit is here to help. Let’s unite against fraud and ensure our elders live with security and dignity.
Chief of Police Melanie Bevan,Ed.D