Trusted Places to Learn More or Get Help

Senior Scam Shield gathers guidance from well-known organizations that investigate fraud and educate the public. Each card below explains what that organization can help with and links directly to its official website.

These organizations do not endorse Senior Scam Shield — we simply point you to their official resources.

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Federal Trade Commission (FTC)

Helps with reporting scams and fraud, and offers consumer protection guidance.

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FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3)

Helps with reporting internet-based crimes, including scams involving money loss online.

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Social Security Administration (SSA)

Helps with reporting Social Security number misuse and impersonation scams.

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Medicare

Helps with reporting Medicare fraud and verifying legitimate Medicare communications.

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IRS

Helps with verifying legitimate tax communications and reporting IRS impersonation scams.

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US Postal Inspection Service

Helps with reporting mail fraud and fake delivery or package scams.

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AARP Fraud Watch Network

Helps with learning about current scam trends and getting free fraud support and helpline access.