Legal and Financial Protection
What if I suspect elder abuse or financial exploitation was involved?
Short answer
Contact Adult Protective Services in California at 1-833-401-0832. If a crime occurred, contact local law enforcement. The California Attorney General's office handles elder abuse complaints. If a financial institution was involved, file a complaint with the CFPB. Financial elder abuse is a…
What this usually means
Contact Adult Protective Services in California at 1-833-401-0832. If a crime occurred, contact local law enforcement. The California Attorney General's office handles elder abuse complaints. If a financial institution was involved, file a complaint with the CFPB. Financial elder abuse is a crime in California — it can be prosecuted and civil remedies exist.
What to do next
- Start the PathAfter checklist for situation-aware first steps.
- Find California county phone numbers for coroner, vital records, and local offices.
- Open the First 72 Hours Call Log before making calls.
- Open the Documents to Find Checklist when you are ready for paperwork.