A resource website from the United States Department of Justices for: victims of elder abuse and financial exploitation and their families; practitioners who serve them; law enforcement agencies and prosecutors; and researchers seeking to understand and address this silent epidemic plaguing our nation’s elders. Contact Information Website: http://www.justice.gov/elderjustice/index.html
Read MoreMassachusetts Attorney General’s Office Consumer Protection Division
The Consumer Protection Division uses the tools of investigation and enforcement actions to protect consumers from fraud, deception, and other unfair business practices. Contact Information Phone: 888-243-5337 (elder hotline) Email: ago@state.ma.usWebsite: http://www.mass.gov/ago/bureaus/public-protection-and-advocacy/the-consumer-protection-division/ Mailing Address:Consumer Protection Division, Office of the Attorney General, One Ashburton PlaceBoston, MA 02108
Read MoreNational Do Not Call Registry
You can reduce the number of unwanted sales calls you get by signing up for the National Do Not Call Registry. It’s free. Visit donotcall.gov to register your number. Most legitimate companies don’t call if your number is on the Registry. If a company is ignoring the Registry, there’s a good chance that it’s a…
Read MoreConsumer Financial Protection Bureau
Older Americans face many financial challenges as they age. They have opportunities to travel, explore new fields of work or hobbies, or spend time with family and friends. But often scam artists or bad advice take away these opportunities. The Office of Financial Protection for Older Americans is here to give seniors information and tools…
Read MoreConsumer Assistance Council
The Consumer Assistance Council, Inc. (CAC) works in cooperation with the Massachusetts Attorney General’s office and offers a free, voluntary mediation program aimed at resolving consumer complaints. CAC provides services to Cape Cod and the Islands consumers, visitors, businesses and consumers who have complaints with a Cape Cod or Islands business. Attention is given to…
Read MoreCape and Islands District Attorney’s Office
Contact Information Contact: Tara L. MiltimorePhone: 508-362-8113 Email: Tara.Miltimore@Massmail.state.ma.usWebsite: http://www.mass.gov/da/cape/ Address:3231 Main StreetBarnstable, MA Mailing Address:P.O. Box 455Barnstable, MA 02630
Read MoreU.S. Living Will Registry
The mission of the U.S. Living Will Registry is to promote the use of advance directives through educational programs, and to make people’s health care choices available to their caregivers and families whenever and wherever they are needed, while maintaining the confidentiality of their information and documents. Contact Information Phone: 1-800-LIV-WILL (1-800-548-9455) Email: admin@uslivingwillregistry.comWebsite: http://www.uslivingwillregistry.com/
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