Each year, the U.S. draws attention to the pernicious crime of elder abuse in our country. Elder financial exploitation – generally involving a known person who is deceiving and manipulating an older adult to steal from them, is a multi-billion dollar, and often unreported, crime. 

On June 20 in Bangor or over Zoom, you are invited to attend “Dark Secrets - The Terrible Truth About Elder Abuse in the Family.” Hear about the case that shocked the nation, as told by the grandson who lived it. 

Brooke Astor, wealthy New York philanthropist, writer, and socialite, was recognized for her generosity towards those less fortunate. While she spent most of the year working in New York, each summer she refueled 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, deprived, manipulated, and exploited – by her only child who gained control of millions of dollars that she had bequeathed to charities. It was her grandson, Philip Marshall, who, with the help of many concerned persons and law enforcement, saved his grandmother.  

Join us to hear Philip Marshall tell his story. This event is free and is available in person or over Zoom. Click here to register. 

Be a fraud fighter!  If you can spot a scam, you can stop a scam. 

The AARP Fraud Watch Network is a free resource for all. Learn how to proactively spot scams or get guidance if you’ve been targeted. Visit aarp.org/fraudwatchnetwork or call our dedicated helpline to speak to a fraud specialist at 1-877-908-3360. 

Need a scam prevention speaker for your group? Click the link to fill out our online form or send an email to me@aarp.org.