MSNBC.com is reporting that investigators from the Manhattan DA’s Elder Abuse Unit are looking into matters involving the finances of reclusive heiress Huguette Clark. The report indicates authorities are looking at her attorney and accountant who manage her nearly half billion dollar fortune. Clark is pictured above in what is thought to be the [...]
This is an excellent video about the investigation and prosecution of financial elder abuse.
The Oakland Tribune brings us another story about a caregiver stealing from an elder. San Francisco police detectives arrested Niumai Lawanivalu, 48, from Santa Rosa for allegedly stealing more than $138,000 from her 83 year old client.
This is another example of why it is so important for family and guardians to complete full in-depth background [...]
A panel of arbitrators through the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) has awarded a 95-year old man $1.6 million in damages against StockCross Financial Services in a stock broker fraud claim that resulted in triple damages based on a finding of elder abuse.
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Fresno Police have arrested 63-year-old James Saccheri of Clovis, for elder abuse charges. Saccheri, an attorney for the victim’s family, was appointed as a trustee for an elderly woman who is in a full-time care facility.
Authorities say that between 2002 and 2008 Saccheri is accused of embezzling more than $100,000 over several years. Saccheri [...]
Genesee County Michigan authorities announced they have charged 30-year-old Andrea Neil of Flint Township with embezzlement and obtaining money under false pretenses.Neil is accused of stealing several million dollars from retired Dr. Dorothy Mulkey.
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This is an excellent video about elder financial exploitation and scams by the California Attorney General’s Office.
According to Pekin Police Gina Y. Robinson, 38, of 1412 Eighth St., South Pekin, has been arrested for financial exploitation of the elderly, forgery and altering titles. Robinson is alleged to have forged a power of attorney to steal money and other valuables from her 83 year old victim. The son of the victim alerted [...]
This article in the Las Vegas Sun illustrates how elderly visiting Las Vegas can be the perfect targets for con artists.
An excellent article about how strangers befriend elderly to steal money can be found here. It is a cautionary tale about how important it is for family members to scrutinize and elder’s new best friend, especially if it is someone who would not normally be found in their peer group.