Hayden O’Byrne United States Attorney for the Southern District of Florida | The Florida Bar
The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Florida recently held a public outreach event in collaboration with the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP). The forum, which took place on May 15, 2025, at Century Village in Pembroke Pines, Florida, aimed to address and prevent crimes targeting senior citizens.
The event featured participation from several organizations including the FBI, U.S. Postal Inspection Service, Florida’s Office of Financial Regulation, Broward State Attorney’s Office, Wilton Manors Police Department, and AARP Florida. Discussions centered around common fraudulent schemes affecting seniors such as investment fraud and lottery scams. A panel consisting of local law enforcement provided examples of fraud and abuse cases within the community.
This initiative is part of the broader Elder Justice Initiative led by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Florida. Additional information about efforts to protect American seniors can be found on the Elder Justice Initiative webpage at justice.gov/elderjustice. Information regarding assistance from the FBI is available at https://www.fbi.gov/how-we-can-help-you/scams-and-safety/common-scams-and-crimes/elder-fraud.
Individuals who wish to report an elder fraud scam can call 1-800-CALL-FBI or submit a tip online at https://www.ic3.gov/Home/EF. Alternatively, reports can be made through local field offices or via the National Elder Fraud Hotline at 1-833-FRAUD-11 (1-833-372-8311).
Further details and updates about this press release are accessible on the website of the United States Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Florida at www.usdoj.gov/usao/fls.
