Older adult financial abuse is on the rise. According to AARP, nationally, 1 in 5 older adults are victim of financial abuse.By 2030, it is projected that more than 35% of Marin's population will be age 60+. Marin County Aging and Adult Services has created the Financial Abuse Specialist Team (FAST) to help combat financial abuse among older adults.
What is FAST?
The Financial Abuse Specialist Team (FAST), is a National Aging Innovations & Achievement Award winner, that consists of community volunteers and public sector employees who provide training and consultation on preventing, detecting, and documenting older adult financial abuse.
Fast Partners include:
- Public Guardians Office
- Adult Protective Services
- Marin County Area Agency on Aging
- Ombudsman
- District Attorney
- Law Enforcement
What does FAST do?
Educate
FAST educates the Marin community through presentations detailing financial risks to elders including scams, fraudulent activities, and theft.
FAST has presentations curated for:
- older adults,
- those who care for older adults, and
- those who are concerned about the well-being of older adults in their families and social circles.
If you would like FAST to present to your group or organization, please contact the FAST Program Coordinator at HHSFAST@MarinCounty.gov.
Assist
FAST assists local social service agencies and law enforcement to investigate suspected financial abuse through documenting, reviewing, and analyzing financial records.
How to Get Help
Confidential Reporting
If you are an older adult, or know an older adult, who may be a victim of financial abuse, please call Adult Protective Services at (415) 473-2774 to make a confidential report.
Scam Reports
If you spot a scam, report it to the Federal Trade Commission:
- Online at ReportFraud.ftc.gov
- Call 877-FTC-HELP (877-382-4357) or TTY 866-653-4261
- Share what you know. Stop Scams: consumer.ftc.gov/features/pass-it-on
Register for Consumer Alerts: ftc.gov/ConsumerAlerts