Senior Abuse
If you have reason to believe an elderly person is being abused or neglected, contact your local law enforcement agency or call Adult Protective Services at (800) 371-7897.
Consumer Fraud and Senior Abuse
Every year thousands of elderly Utahns fall prey to those who would abuse or exploit them financially. Education is the best way to avoid becoming a victim.
Programs and Resources
- Stop Fraud - Using a video that depicts actual case histories, this program dramatizes everyday situations involving the most common fraud schemes, discusses how to handle telephone fraud, and provides local resources. Stop Fraud: Just Hang Up!
- Senior Abuse - For some elderly Utahns, life is not safe or secure. They are victims of abuse, neglect, and financial exploitation. This program includes facts about physical and financial abuse of senior citizens and offers resources. Elderly Abuse: The Dark Side to Growing Old
For more information about Utah's consumer laws, please go to our sections on consumer assistance: Fraud and Public Records, or go to the Utah Division of Consumer Protection.
The Utah Department of Commerce also offers some excellent prevention tips and education resources.
You can view these videos online using QuickTime Player. Download a free copy of QuickTime Player here