How Philly Is Fighting Senior Scammers

Crimes against the elderly are on the rise, according to the Pennsylvania state courts. Host Trenae Nuri speaks with Alex Blumenthal, supervisor of the Elder Justice Unit in the Philadelphia District Attorney’s office, and Sarina Issenberg, coordinator of the Philadelphia Elder Abuse Multidisciplinary Team, about local initiatives to combat these crimes and support victims.

Here is a list of elder justice resources from the Philadelphia’s District Attorney’s Office: 

• Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office Elder Justice Unit Hotline: (215) 686-5710 
• CARIE Line and Long-Term Care Ombudsman: (215) 545-5728/ 1-800-356-3606 
• PCA Helpline: 215-765-9040 
• PA Attorney General Senior Protection: (866) 623-2137 
• First Judicial District Elder Justice & Civil Resource Center: (215) 686-7027 
• SeniorLAW Center HelpLine: 1-877-727-7529 (1-877-PA SR LAW) 
• In an emergency or to report a crime in progress, please call 911.

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