Consumer Protection and Advocacy

AARP’s Fraud Watch NetworkTM Helpline is a free resource for AARP members and nonmembers alike. Trained fraud specialists and volunteers field thousands of calls each month. Get guidance you can trust, free of judgment.

Learn about the resources and information offered from the Virginia Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (VAELA).

Criminals are getting more sophisticated and supercharging old scams with new technology.

The Senior Virginians Handbook was developed by the Senior Lawyers Conference of the Virginia State Bar and provides a legal resource for senior citizens.

Check out the list of today’s hottest emerging frauds.

The guide Protective Orders in Virginia-A Guide for Victims provides essential information for anyone seeking a protective order due to violence, force, threat, sexual assault or bodily injury. Learn about the types of protective orders, legal representation, and Virginia laws.

Having the right tools to fight fraud can make a huge difference. Learn about the top 5 Social Security fraud and scam prevention tools. 

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is important to people of all ages including older adults.