• You are also invited to the next Fraud Watch Zoom call with Volunteers Phil Chin and Pam Partridge. Our focus in April will be Deed Fraud and Scams. Register here for the Fraud Watch on Thursday, April 9, 2026. We encourage you to bring your own questions and scam prevention tips to this informative discussion.
• Register for “The Scamdemic Up Close” on Thursday, April 23, 2026, featuring nationally recognized speaker Erin West. Global Crime Network scams are one of the biggest threats facing regular people today. During this eye-opening event, West breaks down how older adults are targeted with shocking precision, and steps we can take to stay safe. Following her keynote address, join us for a panel discussion moderated by Maine Attorney General, Aaron Frey.
NOTE: This program is available in person at USM in Portland and over Zoom. Registration and all event details can be found HERE.
• Get ready to shred! AARP Maine is hosting two free shredding events in April in collaboration with local partners. We’ll be in Bath on Saturday, April 11th from 9-1PM and in Bangor on Friday, April 24th, also from 9-1PM. Rain or shine. Registration is appreciated and all details can be found here.
• Do you need a scam prevention speaker for your group? AARP has trained volunteers who deliver free presentations on topics such as cyber security, identity theft, Romance Scams, imposter scams and more. AARP provides free helpful scam awareness resources to all participants. Please click here to complete our online request form.
• New Elder Abuse Presentation Available: We are also working with the Maine Council for Elder Abuse Prevention (MCEAP) to raise awareness of the serious problem of elder abuse and the many valuable resources that are available in Maine to help those who are affected by it. To request a presentation of Elder Abuse: A Community Problem with Community Solutions, please send an email to MCEAP co-chair Jill Randall at jrandall@mainelse.org