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Immediate Reporting & Hotlines Larimer County Adult Protective Services: 970-498-7770 to report abuse, neglect, or financial exploitation of at-risk adults. AARP Elder Watch: Call 1-800-222-4444 (select option 2) to report scams and financial fraud targeted at older Coloradans. Larimer County Sheriff’s Office: 970-416-1985. Fort Collins Police Department: 970-419-3273. Legal & Advocacy Resources Colorado Coalition for Elder Rights and Abuse Prevention (CCERAP): Offers educati

· First, what is elder financial exploitation? The illegal or improper use of the funds, property, or assets of people 60 and older. AARP estimates that in 2020, $28.3 billion was stolen from elderly (65+) in the US. · What is elder family financial exploitation (EFFE)? The illegal or improper use of the funds, property, or assets of people 60 and older by family. Family members are the number one perpetrators of elder financial exploitation (NAPSA, 2018). Most