About Silver Watchdogs

Silver Watchdogs is a free website that teaches retirees how to use public records and the Grok Bot app to see how public money is spent, check out businesses and charities, spot scams, and send real concerns to the proper authorities.

Who it is for

• Retirees and older adults anywhere in the United States.
• People with no experience in research or computers. Every guide is step by step.
• It works on an iPad, a phone, or a computer.

Nonpartisan, for everyone

Silver Watchdogs does not support or oppose any political party, candidate, or cause. Liberals, conservatives, and everyone in between are welcome here. Fraud is not a left or right issue. It takes money from all of us.

Who runs it

Silver Watchdogs was started by a retiree as a free, volunteer, educational project. It is not a business. We do not sell anything, we do not ask for donations, and there are no ads.

What we do, and what we do not do

About Grok Bot

Grok Bot is an AI assistant app that you use on your own. Silver Watchdogs is not affiliated with, run by, or endorsed by Grok Bot or its makers. Like any AI helper, it can make mistakes, so always check the original source.

Where to start

1. Read the short Ground rules.
2. Pick a guide on Start an investigation.
3. Send real concerns to the offices on Report fraud.

Help spread the word

Know a senior center, library, church, or community hall with a bulletin board? Print a flyer to share (one page, with a QR code that opens this website).

Have a question? See Common questions.

Contact us

Email: [email protected]

We are volunteers, so a reply may take a few days. Please do not email us fraud reports, documents, or private details such as your Social Security or bank numbers. Send fraud reports to the official offices instead.