Imprisonment

by | Jul 7, 2017 | Fraud - Family

Elder abuse, such as imprisonment in their own home, is more prevalent than abuse in living facilities. This form of fraud can consist of physical, financial, sexual, and emotional abuse, as well as neglect and abandonment. Often home imprisonment and the subsequent...

In-Home Care Provider Abuses

by | Jul 7, 2017 | Fraud - Family

AARP states that nearly 10 million adults age 65 and older receive care at home or in a residential care setting. Home care aides work with clients to provide care services in their home and while most of these aides are amazing, some are not. There are many stories...

Threats of Harm

by | Jul 7, 2017 | Fraud - Family

An elder may be threatened that if they don’t go along with something harm will come to them. They may be threatened that something will be done to someone else they love. For those with dementia they may not remember the previous threats and may regularly give...

ATM Cards & Stolen Checks

by | Jul 7, 2017 | Fraud - Family

Family members who steal from elderly family members are cunning, deceptive, and patient. They will often take their time building up to the theft and trying to cover their tracks. A vulnerable person may not consider that a relative may steal from them. They may...

Power of Attorney Scam

by | Jul 6, 2017 | Fraud - Family

A Power of Attorney is a legal document, which can be very dangerous in the wrong hands. When being used fraudulently, it is most often used to steal money and investments, from the victim.