OUR HISTORY . . .

In 1989, the Florida Legislature ordered a task force to be formed to report on crime and the elderly.  The Attorney General's Task Force on Crimes and the Elderly held a number of public meetings around the state and invited discussion from many seniors.

The task force found that seniors were being targeted for scams, subjected to high-pressure sales tactics and were being deceived by false advertising at an alarming rate.  This happened frequently and throughout the state.

As a result, the Attorney General's office sponsored a special project of his office called the "Seniors Vs. Crime Project" to help seniors avoid crime, scams and hoaxes, and to help recover from being a victim.  In the last three years, the project has returned more than $5 million to seniors with its concept.

WE'RE HERE TO HELP . . .

The primary goal of this program is to reduce victimization of senior citizens who are often targeted for specific crimes based on their age.

We know there are dishonest people out there who want to try to separate you from your money.  We know there are two sides to every story, and we strive to be fair in all cases.  There is no problem too large, or too small.  Each case is handled on an individual basis, and confidentiality is maintained in accordance with Florida Public Records Laws.

If you feel someone has taken advantage of you, or has cheated you out of money or not delivered on what they promised, there is something you can do.  Please contact either Seniors Vs Crime location in The Villages today, and let us help you.

HOW DOES THIS WORK? . . .

If you feel you have been a victim or a scam or unfair business deal, gather all your documentation (i.e. receipts, work orders, contracts, etc.) and bring them to our office so we can review your case.  There is never a charge, to anyone, for our services. All of our Sleuths are volunteers.

Because we know seniors may feel embarrassed about being a victim, our offices use the philosophy of "seniors helping seniors".  In general, cases are resolved in a short time, but some can become quite lengthy.

Please bear in mind that not all cases may be resolved to a senior's satisfaction.  There may sometimes be circumstances that prevent us from coming to an amenable solution, but we do strive for compromise whenever possible.

For the convenience of residents of The Villages, Seniors Vs Crime has two locations to serve The Villages and surrounding areas.  If you need our assistance, visit the office most convenient for you.

Seniors Vs Crime (SVC) would like to provide you with the opportunity to use free, knowledgeable speakers for your professional, religious, civic, or social organization or club meetings or conferences.  Please contact us.

WHAT: Reserve an SVC speaker for your club or organization

HOW: Call Seniors Vs Crime at 352-753-7775 or email us at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .