This session will discuss some of the initial steps a service provider or advocate may want to take when encountering older fraud victims: reporting to law enforcement and trying to recover funds.  We all know reporting fraud to law enforcement is critical but it can be daunting for older people who experienced fraud. This session will discuss the how and why of reporting. Presenters will discuss reasons why someone may be reluctant to report, how to help someone report, and the kind of information that can helpful to include in a report.  It will also provide insight into why reports matters and how they are used at a macro and micro level to assist law enforcement and public education efforts. The presentation will also discuss what service providers and advocates should know about how to attempt to help victims recover funds stolen by fraudsters, including specific tips based on unique payment types like wires, credit cards, gift cards, etc.

Presenters include: Jacqueline Blaesi-Freed (Assistant Director, Consumer Protection Branch, U.S. Dept. of Justice), Dani Kaiserman (Elder Justice Staff Attorney, Bet Tzedek Legal Services), Erin Kee (Aging Program Specialist, Office of Elder Justice and APS, Administration on Aging Administration for Community Living, U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services), Kate Kramer (Older Americans Policy Analyst, Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, Office for Older Americans), and Rachel Yurkovich (Management & Program Analyst, Federal Bureau of Investigations, Internet Crime Complaint Center)