Tarrant County's Elder Financial Fraud Unit
Financial exploitation of the elderly is a serious problem, with one in twenty older adults victimized each year according to the Department of Justice.
In May of 2017, the Tarrant
County Criminal District Attorney created a new special prosecution team -- the
Elder Financial Fraud Unit -- to serve as a community resource addressing the
special needs of elderly victims through a program of aggressive
prosecution, education and deterrence. The unit consists of two experienced
prosecutors, two investigators and one support staff member, all of whom are
focused exclusively on financial crimes against the elderly. By the end of
2017, 79 cases were filed. The unit also partnered with Guardianship Services
to create the the Financial Exploitation Prevention Center of Tarrant County,
whose mission it is to connect Tarrant seniors with the vast network of
resources available to them.
If you, or anyone you know, has been a victim of elder financial fraud, there are resources available in Tarrant County to help.
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