My mom is on a ventilator and can't talk. My brother who hasn't seen her in years, came when he thought she was dying. He contacted her bank which sent papers to add both he and I to her account. He told me, so I could write checks to pay her bills and so her money would be safe. Eight days later, he emptied her entire life savings (over $130,000) and left $400 in checking to pay her bills and care. He lives in HI the money is in UT; he won't answer his phone or emails. What do we do? Please help. There is no POA for anyone.
Contact a county elder services office to discuss this problem with a counselor and elder attorney. They will know about any action that might be taken to get your mother's money back. You should contact the police, but make sure you tell them how your mother and you were both scammed.
Elder financial abuse is such a sad crime. It takes advantage of trusting relationships and targets some of our most financially fragile friends, family and neighbors. Your mother deserves better treatment than that.
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Contact a county elder services office to discuss this problem with a counselor and elder attorney. They will know about any action that might be taken to get your mother's money back. You should contact the police, but make sure you tell them how your mother and you were both scammed.