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Northeast Georgia Area Agency on Aging
Northeast Georgia RDC
Peggy Jenkins, AAA Director
James R. Dove, Executive Director
305 Research Drive
Athens, GA 30610-2795
Phone: 706.369.5650
Toll Free: 800.474.7540
Fax: 706.425-3370
E-Mail: pajenkins@dhr.state.ga.us
Counties Served
Barrow, Clarke, Elbert, Greene, Jackson, Jasper, Madison, Morgan, Newton, Oconee, Oglethorpe, Walton |
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Atlanta Regional Commission Area Agency on Aging
Atlanta Regional Commission
Cathie Berger, AAA Director
40 Courtland Street, NE
Atlanta, GA 30303
Phone: 404.463.3100
Fax: 404.463.3264
E-Mail: cberger@atlantaregional.com
Charles C. Krautler, Executive Director
Phone: 404.463.3110
Aging Connection: 404.463.3333
Counties Served
Cherokee, Clayton, Cobb, DeKalb, Douglas, Fayette, Fulton, Gwinnett, Henry, Rockdale
FRAUD VICTIM RESOURCES:
If you know a senior that has been a victim of fraud, be sure to report the act immediately. Contact the following agencies for more information:
Federal Trade Commission – www.ftc.gov or 877-FTC-HELP
(382-4357) – The FTC enforces federal consumer protection laws that prevent fraud, deception and unfair business practices.
Whether combating telemarketing fraud, Internet scams or price-fixing schemes, the FTC’s primary mission is to protect consumers.
Better Business Bureau – www.bbb.org – The BBB’s mission is to promote and foster the highest ethical relationship between businesses and the public through voluntary self-regulation, consumer and business education, and service excellence. You can find your local office on the BBB’s Web site.
The National Fraud Information Center – www.fraud.org or
(800) 876-7060 The NFIC is a project of the National Consumers League and was designed to help people learn about fraud and file complaints. Additional information about how to avoid becoming a victim of fraud is listed on their Web site.
American Association of Retired Persons – www.aarp.org –
AARP provides seniors with information on financial planning, using home equity, avoiding fraud, and consumer rights. |
