Using the Guardianship Integrity Assurance Hotline, you can report concerns and incidents of financial fraud, waste, and other concerns involving court-appointed guardianships for elderly persons, minor children and all others adjudicated legally incapacitated by a circuit court judge. This includes but is not limited to:

• Missing money or property
• Altered or fabricated documents
• Isolation from family or friends
• Suspicious loans, funds transfers, opened or closed accounts/lines of credit
• Suspicious purchase or sale of real or personal property
• Taking excessive fees that are not reasonable
• Violations of federal, state or local laws, standards of practice, rules or regulations
• Guardian has a conflict of interest or exhibits signs of more expensive lifestyle
• Forced removal from their home or residence

Submissions are sent directly to the Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller's Division of Inspector General.

If you suspect physical abuse or neglect, please contact the Florida Department of Children and Families at 1-800-96ABUSE (1-800-962-2873).

You may also view our resources page for additional agencies that may be of assistance.

For more information about guardianships, please view our guardianship page.

Injunction for Protection: Vulnerable Adult Informational Brochure

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How to File a Report

• Online: File a report now (Use the Chrome, Edge or Firefox web browser)
• Phone: 561-355-3728

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