Posted On: May 24, 2010 by Marcie Dodson

Scammers target Seniors in fraud schemes - Seniors vs. Crimes Project - Helps seniors fight back

Did you know that 30% of all scam victims are over the age of 65? That frightening statistic is a call to action for 3,000 Florida senior citizens who volunteer in the Senior vs. Crimes Project. The Project is administered by the Florida Attorney General’s office. Their mission is to assist seniors who have been victimized by scams, identity theft, and unethical businesses and individuals.

The program began in 1989 as a task force on crime against the elderly. It has grown to include 30 offices statewide. Seniors vs. Crime has been responsible for recovering over $8 million for Florida seniors who were the victims of con artists. While they do not provide legal services or legal representation, their free service is offered to assist all consumers, regardless of age.

If you feel that you or a loved one has been the victim of a scam, you can contact one of the project’s 3,000 volunteers at an office near you.

Florida Attorney General
Fraud help line: (866) 966-7226

Seniors vs. Crime,
Statewide hot-line: (800) 203-3099

Local Seniors vs. Crime Offices

Coral Springs Office
Phone (954) 340-4168
Open: Monday through Thursday
Hours: 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM

North Miami Beach Office
Open: Monday through Friday
Hours: 10:00 a.m.- 2:00 p.m.
Phone 305-948-2955

Jensen Beach Office
Open: Tuesday and Thursday
10:00 a.m.- 2:00 p.m.
Phone: 772-692-7384

Okeechobee Office
Open: Tuesday and Friday
10:00 a.m.- 2:00 p.m.
Phone (863) 763-7924

Delray Beach Office
Open: Monday through Friday
9:00 a.m.- 1:00 p.m.
Phone 561-865-1571

Boca Raton Satellite Office
Open: Tuesday
10:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m.
Phone: 561-395-8920

Tequesta Village Office
Open: Tuesday
11:00 a.m.- 1:00 p.m.
Phone: 561-744-4096

West Palm Beach Office
Open: Monday, Wednesday and Thursday, summer hours
10:00 a.m.- 12:00 a.m.
Phone 561-683-7309

Port St. Lucie Office
Summer hours
Open: Thursday
10:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m.
Phone: 772-871-5350


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