Fraud Protection

AARP ElderWatch Project 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.

Abuse, neglect (including self-neglect or neglect by others), and exploitation are serious problems facing many vulnerable adults who, due to age and/or disability, are unable to protect themselves.

Suspected or known incidents of adult abuse, neglect, and exploitation should be reported to Adult Protective Services programs in the County Departments of Social Services where the adult resides.

IF YOU OR THE PERSON FOR WHOM YOU ARE REPORTING IS EXPERIENCING AN EMERGENCY, CONTACT THE LOCAL EMERGENCY PHONE NUMBER. IN MOST COMMUNITIES, YOU SHOULD DIAL 911.

The mission of the Colorado Coalition for Elder Rights and Adult Protection, CCERAP is to promote statewide understanding of elder/adult abuse and to promote the rights and protections available to elder and at-risk adults. CCERAP is a non-profit organization that engages in the following educational activities

For years, consumers have written to Pueblo, Colorado 81009 for timely, practical information they trust. FCIC provides the answers to questions about the Federal Government and everyday consumer issues whether citizens write, call or log on.

St. Anthony Hospitals Health Passport offers a Medicare Fraud Program that can be reached through the main SHIP line. 303-629-4940

The National Consumer Law Center is the nation's consumer law expert, helping consumers, their advocates, and public policy makers to use powerful and complex consumer laws to assure justice for vulnerable, low income Americans.

S.A.L.T. Council (Seniors And Law Together) is a team of RSVP volunteers and law enforcement officials that work together with the Boulder County District Attorney's Office to educate the public about senior safety, identity theft and scams.