This online library is made up of authoritative, easy to use online resources on topics of interest to older adults. Click on the links below to start exploring the website of your choice.

AARP.org explains many types of scams and actions to take and offers The Perfect Scam podcast and a fraud watch helpline.

Support Resources for Fraud Victims (A SAIL workshop handout.)  

Pass It On

Scroll down this page for many examples of scams, and recommended responses, from the Federal Trade Commission. Click the “download and order materials” button for lots of free articles, bookmarks and PowerPoints on scams.

Medicare Card Scams lists common examples. See also Medicare.gov/fraud for information on preventing and reporting Medicare fraud and abuse.  

Scams Targeting Older Adults, and avoidance techniques, from National Institute on Aging.

National Council on Aging explains the most common scams against older adults, including the top 5 financials scams.  They also have a good introduction explaining why older persons are targeted.

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Office for Older Americans provides information focused on scam education, including a page on elder financial abuse.  While the primary audience is professionals serving older adults, much of it is relevant to the older consumer as well. 

Avoid Holiday Scams and Fraud  Advice from Maryland State Employees Credit Union (SECU).  

Additional resources available in the Scam Education section of our Documents Library.