Wife Now Charged with Exploitation of Vulnerable Adult, Same as Husband

Wife now charged with exploitation of vulnerable adult, same as husband

The spouse of a 55-year-old man from Long Island charged with four counts for allegedly taking financial advantage of his mentally disabled younger brother weeks after the death of their mother has also been accused of the same crimes.

Protecting older adults from being financially exploited

Financial exploitation of older adults is a growing concern, as scammers and unscrupulous individuals increasingly target seniors due to factors like social isolation, cognitive decline and trust in others. Bank accounts being depleted through stolen identity, seniors being coaxed by…