In Delaware and across the nation, senior citizens are too often the victims of physical and financial exploitation. Unscrupulous individuals who perpetrate sweepstakes fraud, home repair fraud, telemarketing fraud, and insurance and investment frauds often target the elderly. Sadly, even family members and caretakers sometimes view seniors as easy prey. 

Seniors who have been the victims of these crimes may be reluctant, unwilling or unable to report their victimization.

The Delaware Department of Justice is committed to investigating and prosecuting those who would take advantage of our senior citizens. Please contact the Delaware Department of Justice if you, or someone you care about, is being harmed by abuse or neglect or is being taken advantage of by an unscrupulous individual.