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Elder Justice Initiative

Combatting elder abuse and financial fraud targeted at seniors is a key priority of the U.S Attorney’s Office.  Elder abuse is a serious crime against some of our nation’s most vulnerable citizens, affecting at least 10% of older Americans every year.  Together with our federal, state, local, and tribal partners, the U.S. Attorney’s Office is committed to combatting all forms of elder abuse and financial exploitation through enforcement actions, training and resources, victim services, and public awareness. 

In June 2019, the Attorney General announced the establishment of the Transnational Elder Fraud Strike Force. The Middle District of Florida was one of six U.S. Attorneys’ Offices to be selected to be a part of this joint law enforcement effort that brings together the resources and expertise of the Department of Justice’s Consumer Protection Branch, the FBI, the U.S. Postal Inspection Service, and other organizations. The Strike Force focuses on investigating and prosecuting individuals and entities associated with foreign-based fraud schemes that disproportionately affect American seniors. These include telemarketing, mass-mailing, and tech-support fraud schemes.

For more information on the Department of Justice's Elder Justice Initiative please visit https://www.justice.gov/elderjustice.

Recent Elder Justice Press Releases