CCERAP: Fraud, Scams & Alerts

Click on STOP FRAUD SIGN for Archive List of Fraud Alerts!

For Current Fraud Alerts from CASE (Communities Against Senior Exploitation) and AARP ElderWatch see Home Page.

Below are some websites with Additional Fraud Information

AARP ElderWatch – www.aarpelderwatch.org
AARP ElderWatch fights the financial exploitation of older Americans in the state of Colorado through collection of data, extensive outreach and education, and the provision of technical assistance.

Rocky Mountain Better Business Bureau – www.rockymtn.bbb.org
The BBB investigates reports of unethical business activities, fraud and violations of ethical advertising practices an d issues alerts about schemes and frauds that could victimize consumers and or businesses.

Colorado Attorney General’s Office - www.ago.state.co.us/index.cfm

In the Consumer Protection Section it protects consumers and legitimate businesses against fraud. This site has information on ID Theft, Telemarketing Fraud, and Medicaid Fraud.

Crimes of Persuasion - www.crimes-of-persuasion.com

To inform the public, along with law enforcement personnel, justice officials and victim support groups on the workings and scope of telemarketing and investment fraud so that efforts can effectively be taken to minimize the impact on its victims and ensure that adequate penalties are in place to deter the perpetrators.

Federal Trade Commission – www.ftc.gov/bcp/consumers.shtm

Education is a key tool to prevent consumer injury. FTC has publications with advice on avoiding scams and rip-offs, as well as tips on other consumer topics and reporting forms. ID theft Immediate Action - Click Identity Theft, then click Fighting Back Against Identity Theft, then under Key Publications, click the booklet "Take Charge: Fight Back Against ID Theft" and click Immediate Action.

National Consumers League – www.nclnet.org
The NCL mission is to protect and promote social and economic justice for consumers and workers in the United States and abroad. The National Consumers League is a private, nonprofit advocacy group representing consumers on marketplace and workplace issues.

United Postal Inspectors Service - https://postalinspectors.uspis.gov/

The mission of the United States Postal Inspection Service is to protect the U.S. Postal Service, its employees and its customers from criminal attack, and protect the nation's mail system from criminal misuse. Information on mail fraud is available on this website.

Social Security Administration, Office of the Inspector General – www.ssa.gov/oig/guidelin.htm
The OIG is an independent law enforcement agency mandated to investigate fraud in SSA programs. Our specialists are trained to take reports regarding allegations of fraud, waste and abuse within Social Security programs and operations.

Colorado Medicare Fraud - http://www.dora.state.co.us/insurance/senior/Medicarefraud.htm

This website is made possible through the Colorado Senior Health Insurance Assistance Program. They provides information and assistance about health insurance to people on Medicare through a network of volunteer counselors and aging service providers. Medicare Fraud alerts are posted on this site.

Denver District Attorney. Click CASE (Crimes Against Senior Exploitation) Partnership – www.denverda.org
The Denver District Attorney and the faith community partnership designed to provide a community-based system of elder fraud and financial exploitation prevention. The site contains fraud alerts, crime detection and reporting information, and victim support.

Wise Giving Alliance – www.give.org
The Wise Giving Alliance is a part of the Better Business Bureau and provides information on charitable organizations and notices of charitable giving frauds.

IRS Criminal Investigation – (tax fraud alerts) – www.ustreas.gov
The IRS Criminal Investigation unit serves the American public by investigating potential criminal violations of the Internal Revenue Code and related financial crimes in a manner that fosters confidence in the tax system and compliance with the law. Go to Tax Fraud for updates on the latest tax frauds.

Internet Fraud Complaint Center – http://www.ic3.gov/

IFCC's mission is to address fraud committed over the Internet. For victims of Internet fraud, IFCC provides a convenient and easy-to-use reporting mechanism that alerts authorities of a suspected criminal or civil violation. For law enforcement and regulatory agencies at all levels, IFCC offers a central repository for complaints related to Internet fraud, works to quantify fraud patterns, and provides timely statistical data of current fraud trends.

Identity Theft 911 – www.identitytheft911.com
Identity Theft 911 basks up their individual focus with a comprehensive network of partners, advisors, and colleagues in business, education, government, technology, and law enforcement. They help individuals, enterprises, financial and academic institutions, and the enforcement community to deal with the devastating effects of this crime. Their consumer education provides the latest information on this complex topic, from new technologies and legislative updates to fraud alerts and breaking news. They do offer products for purchase which is an individual choice, not a CCERAP endorsement.

Colorado Lottery – http://www.coloradolottery.com/index.cfm/ID/95/Security-Tips/
Information about foreign lottery and sweepstake scams with contact information for reporting.

Colorado Coalition for Elder Rights and Adult Protection
C/O Colorado Nonprofit Development Center
4130 Tejon St., Suite A
Denver, CO 80211
1-800-773-1366 (message phone and FAX) | Email: ccerap@comcast.net