Elder Justice

The Civil Rights and Elder Justice Section protects District elders and vulnerable adults from financial exploitation, including scams that target or disproportionately affect elders. The Section investigates and pursues civil cases to stop financial exploitation, seeks restitution for victims, and obtains civil penalties against perpetrators, under the District’s Abuse, Neglect, and Financial Exploitation of Vulnerable Adults and the Elderly Act and other statutes. The Section also works with agency and nonprofit partners to address systemic issues affecting older District residents and conducts community outreach to raise awareness of financial exploitation.

To report scams targeting seniors or elder financial exploitation in DC, call (202) 727-3807 or email [email protected].