The Seniors and Law Enforcement Together (SALT) Council was formed in 1996 as part of the national organization known as TRIAD. The TRIAD consists of police departments, sheriff's offices and representatives of senior citizen groups within a county. This Neighborhood Liaison provides support, and education about scams and other illegal schemes directed at this vulnerable segment of our community. Additionally, they work to increase this community's accessibility to law enforcement. For more information, please contact the Office of Community Liaison at (512) 974-4700 or by email.
Resources for Aging Adults
- How to report a scam: File a police report | AustinTexas.gov - File a report with the Austin Police Department to report offenses and non-emergency crimes. For emergencies, call 9-1-1.
- You should also file a report with the Federal Government via:
- Internet Crimes Complaint Center – (IC3 Complaint) https://www.ic3.gov/ (Do not expect a response from this report)
- If the crime involves cryptocurrency, email the United States Secret Service at cryptofraud@usss.gov
- Report Fraud with the U.S. Department of Justice, Criminal Division
- SSA: The United States Social Security Administration
What information should you have ready when making a report about fraud:
- Email addresses
- Phone numbers
- Account numbers, routing numbers, wire transfer numbers, cryptocurrency wallet addresses, etc.
- Document conversations so your thoughts and timelines are organized
- Any computer programs used
Any request by someone via phone call, text message or email to put your money into a cryptocurrency ATM machine is most likely a scam. (examples: Bitcoin Depot, CoinFlip, Coinhub, Athena)