There are many resources available to help detect, prevent, and report fraud. Here are a few of the most helpful!
• State of Connecticut Attorney General’s Office – you can report fraud, a data breach, or get resources from the Elder Justice hotline.
• Department of Consumer Protection - find information about a few common scams and information for some of our great partner organizations that are working to make sure you have the information you need to avoid trouble in today's marketplace.
• Identity Theft Site from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) - Contains Q&A and resources for victims.
• Fraud.Org - Contains information on fighting fraud as well as telemarketing fraud and information on how to get your name off mailing lists.
• National Do Not Call Registry - The National Do Not Call Registry gives you a choice about whether to receive telemarketing calls. Sign up today!
• Consumer Law Project for Elders - For debt collection issues, financial abuse, scams or other consumer problems, you can also call 1-800-296-1467.