Resource
What They Do
Contact/Website
FBI
The FBI offers information on common fraud schemes targeted at seniors and provides tips to help older Americans protect themselves from fraud.
Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA)
FINRA is an independent not-for-profit organization authorized by Congress to protect America’s investors by ensuring the securities industry operates fairly and honestly.
North American Securities Administrators Association (NASAA)
NASAA members license firms and their agents, investigate violations of state and provincial law, file enforcement actions when appropriate and educate the public about investment fraud.
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)
The SEC provides services and tools to help investors invest wisely and avoid fraud.
AARP
A nonprofit, nonpartisan social welfare organization that helps members by providing tools and information about issues, such as preventing financial abuse
1-877-908-3360 (M–F, 8 a.m.–8 p.m. ET) (AARP)
Attorney General
You ca file a complaint with the Iowa Attorney General.
(888)777-4590 / www.iowaattorneygeneral.gov
AARP Fraud Watch Network Helpline
Free helpline staffed by trained volunteers to help victims (and prospective victims) of scams: advice, next steps, referrals, emotional support. (AARP)
1-877-908-3360 (M–F, 8 a.m.–8 p.m. ET) (AARP)
National Elder Fraud Hotline
For cases involving elder financial abuse, guides you through reporting and local contacts. (AARP)
877-908-3360 (AARP)
Identity Theft Resource Center (ITRC)
Provides no-cost support to identity theft victims: what to do, planning recovery.
1-888-400-5530 idtheftcenter.org
Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3)
For reporting internet-based scams, fraud, phishing, etc. (federal)
https://www.ic3.gov
Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
Central federal resource: reporting fraud, identity theft, consumer tips.
https://www.ftc.gov