Category: San Francisco Financial Elder Abuse

ATTORNEY NEWSLETTER Case Example Forgeries And Other Crimes Unauthorized Online Transfers From Bank Accounts Many caregivers are hardworking, compassionate people who truly care for the older persons they take care of.  But the reality is that they are also dishonest, greedy, and manipulative individuals acting as caregivers as well and […]

ATTORNEY NEWSLETTER Fraudulent ATM And Debit Card Withdrawals And Purchases Alleged 18 Months Of Fraudulent Card Use Alleged 76-Year-Old Victim Dishonest caregivers and others who physically access a senior’s cards or use the name, account number and other confidential information to access a card online or create a PIN through […]

ATTORNEY NEWSLETTER Allegedly Stole From Wheelchair Bound Senior Jewelry And Sterling Silver Recovered From Pawn Shop Suspect Facing Multiple Charges Jewelry, cash, checks, credits, and valuables like silver all can disappear from a senior’s home when a dishonest caregiver or stranger enters the home for any period of time.  Always […]

ATTORNEY NEWSLETTER Allegedly Accessed Elderly Victim’s PIN Funds Missing From Victim’s Bank Account Fraudulent ATM Withdrawals, Transfers And Purchases Alleged A recently reported case, discussed below, illustrates what can happen when a dishonest caregiver discovers an older person’s debit/ATM card PIN.  We often write about unauthorized debit and credit card […]

ATTORNEY NEWSLETTER Financial Elder Abuse Increasing Spotting Signs Of Financial Elder Abuse Remedies For Injured Seniors One California city is launching a special law enforcement task force to combat financial elder abuse within the community.  According to the city’s announcement, over 5 million Americans each year are victimized as a […]

ATTORNEY NEWSLETTER Unauthorized Withdrawals From Victim’s Accounts Caregiver Accused Of Abandoning Victim Protections And Remedies For Senior Victims A dishonest stranger posing as a caregiver can rapidly take advantage of an isolated senior once he or she enters a senior’s home and life.  No one should ever let a stranger […]

ATTORNEY NEWSLETTER Investment Advisor Targeted Older Customers Several Lost Life Savings How To Avoid This Kind Of Fraud Dishonest financial advisors, life insurance agents, stock promoters and retirement planners prey on older investors, exploiting their fear of running out of money as they grow older.  False promises of high returns […]

ATTORNEY NEWSLETTER Allegedly Forced Elderly Man To Withdraw Cash Unauthorized Use Of Debit Card Alleged How To Protect Older Loved Ones Financial elder abuse of seniors ranges from secretive online money transfers to brazen theft or coercion of senior victims. While seniors can be victims of financial elder abuse from […]

ATTORNEY NEWSLETTER Happy Thanksgiving Day 2023!! Include Older Loved Ones And Friends One-On-One Time All of us at Evans Law Firm, Inc. wish you a very happy and safe Thanksgiving Day whether you’re traveling or staying right at home. The Thanksgiving holiday is a busy long weekend but it is […]

ATTORNEY NEWSLETTER In-Home Caregiver Obtained POA Allegedly Stole $49,829 In Three Months Online Bank Transfers Financial powers of attorney (POAs) appoint designated persons to transact financial affairs on behalf of the person granting the power with full legal authority to do so.  The person appointed under the POA is called […]