Preventing and Reporting Elder Financial Abuse

Protect the Elderly from Financial Exploitation by the American Bankers Association

Adult Protective Services – Information from the California Department of Social Services

Attorney General’s Citizen’s Guide to Preventing & Reporting Elder Abuse – Available in English, Spanish, Chinese

Reporting Elder Financial Abuse

If you want to report elder financial abuse, contact your local county APS Office (PDF). Abuse reports may also be made to you local law enforcement agency.

The following forms are to assist you in filing your report of suspected dependent adult or elder abuse. If you are employed by a financial institution, please complete form SOC 342. All other persons should complete form SOC 341.

• Report of Suspected Dependent Adult/Elder Abuse, SOC 341 (PDF)
  • Translation: Spanish (PDF)
• Report of Suspected Dependent Adult/Elder Financial Abuse, SOC 342 (PDF)

Additional Resources:

• Bar Association of San Francisco (BASF) has a referral service for elder abuse.
• Consult the California Law Enforcement Agencies to find law enforcement agencies in your community.
• Guidance on Reporting Financial Abuse of Older Adults
• Seniors Against Investment Fraud (SAIF)
• Use the National Elder Care Locator to find Adult Protective Services in your community, anywhere in the US. Just enter your zip code in the locator, or call 800-677-1116