Allegheny County District Attorney's Senior Justice Program

The District Attorneys team of Senior Justice Advocates is experienced in working with the particular needs of older adults. Collaborating with senior service providers, the courts and law enforcement, they help prevent elder abuse and support senior victims crime.Last year in Allegheny County, over 12,000 people lost nearly $8 million from various scams. A thief can come at you in many ways including by mail, phone, at your door, and online. Simply stated: Do not talk to or respond to mail or emails from strangers. The more you answer or respond, the more you will get.Let calls go to voicemail, block calls, and remember that numbers you see on caller ID can be manipulated to look familiar numbers (spoofing). The safest thing to do is nothing.The DA~s FRAUD SQUAD has prevented more than $30 million in financial loss and theft by helping approximately 65,000 county residents ages 60 and older. We teach them how to protect themselves by not falling prey to con artists and scammers, as well as how to not be afraid to speak up and report physical and suspected physical abuse which most often happens from someone they know and trust.  The ultimate goal is to protect and defend the lives, liberty and happiness of our most vulnerable.