Crime & Safety

Expanded Elder Abuse Strike Force Takes Aim At Foreign Scammers Targeting Older Americans

The Strike Force targets foreign-based fraud schemes that target American seniors.

October 11, 2022

The U.S. Department of Justice has expanded its Elder Fraud Strike Force, the agency announced on Tuesday.

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The expansion will increase the total number of U.S. Attorney Offices comprising the Strike Force from 6 to 20, including all of the U.S. Attorney's Offices in the states of California, Arizona, Texas, Florida, Georgia, Maryland and New York.

The Strike Force targets foreign-based fraud schemes that target American seniors.

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