AARP Fraud Alert: World Elder Abuse Awareness Day

Each year in the United States, attention is drawn to the insidious crime of elder abuse in our country. Financial exploitation of the elderly – usually by a known individual who defrauds and manipulates an elderly person to steal from them – is a multi-billion dollar crime that often goes unreported.

On June 20, in Bangor or via Zoom, you are invited to attend “Dark Secrets: The Horrifying Truth About Elder Abuse in the Family.” Hear about the case that shocked the nation from the perspective of the grandson who experienced it.

A wealthy New York City philanthropist, writer, and socialite, Brooke Astor became known for her generosity toward those less fortunate. Although she worked in New York most of the year, she recharged each summer at her beloved home in Northeast Harbor, Maine.

Brooke Astor is also known for something else, something far more sinister. In her later years, Mrs. Astor was abused – isolated, disadvantaged, manipulated and exploited – by her only child, who got his hands on millions of dollars that she had left to charity. It was her grandson, Philip Marshall, who, with the help of many dedicated individuals and the police, rescued his grandmother.

Come hear Philip Marshall’s story. This event is free and can be held in person or via Zoom. Click here to register.

Fight fraud! If you can spot a fraud, you can stop it.

The AARP Fraud Watch Network is a free resource for everyone. Learn how to proactively identify fraud or get help if you’ve been a victim of a scam. Visit aarp.org/fraudwatchnetwork or call our dedicated helpline at 1-877-908-3360 to speak with a fraud specialist.

Need a fraud prevention speaker for your group? Click the link to fill out our online form or email [email protected].