Here are some various Minnesota resources if you or a family or friend has experience financial fraud, abuse or scams on the part of an elder or senior citizen.

• AARP

  • Minnesota Scams & Fraud

• LSS Financial Counseling - Targeting Seniors Blog

  • Common scams targeting older adults

• Minnesota Attorney General

  • Senior Citizen Scams

  • Seniors Guide to Fighting Fraud

    
    

• Minnesota Department of Commerce

  • Senior Fraud

• Minnesota Elder Justice Center

  • Financial Exploitation

  • Financial Scams

• University of Minnesota

  • Elder family financial exploitation (EFFE)

Seeking mental health counseling after an experiencing financial abuse, fraud, or a scam is crucial for emotional recovery and resilience. Such experiences can lead to feelings of shame, anxiety, depression, and a loss of trust, which may impact their overall well-being. Counseling provides a supportive space to process emotions, rebuild confidence, and develop coping strategies to prevent future victimization.