A wanted felon is calling

February 2010

I see a note on your desk.  It has a name on it, with a phone number.

I google the name.

It is a Most Wanted Felon from the state of Utah.

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We eventually discover this is the source of the credit card fraud.

http://seniorfraud.blogspot.com/2014/07/lost-evidence-and-erosion-of-due-process.html

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Other notes that I find also link the same individual to activities I would classify as investment fraud.



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Although I reported it all to police in 2 different states, and though the involved credit card companies spoke with me many times on the phone, I believe that justice and due process was never achieved.

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The notes would suggest, and you also explain to me, that the felon presented himself as an expert in retrieving lost assets, lost through credit card fraud......

You believe that the felon is a legitimate business person who is going to help you retrieve lost assets.

Your hand written notes state the following:

Name of Felon , phone number of Felon
"Access to online accounts to be able to process disputes.  You will need to activate and register the accounts online" (clearly he was writing down what someone was dictating to him)

The same note also appears to chronicle a series of credit card balance transfers:
10000 was processed by American Express
6880 was processed by Bank of America.
later, 10000 was moved to City Card to get free interest
How much of this was at the direction of the felon, and over what period of time did the interactions take place?

The credit card receipts show the purchase of many things, none by you,  including
hotels
insurance
tires
clothing

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The fraudsters will assist the computer illiterate in signing up for online accounts access, which can then be more easily manipulated by the fraudsters.

At the time, I was in a battle of changing passwords and access, as I tried to shut down the accounts and gain control.

Too frail now to be mean

circa 10/12/11

Its over just under  2 years since  the Conservatorship started.
There are no credit cards in your name and there are multiple fraud protection alerts  to prevent credit cards being opened in your name.

I stop by your place for something or other.  In the course of our interaction I am in your office.
I notice the credit card statement on the desk.

What is this?

I have the paper in my hand.  It appears to be a Discover Card Statement.  (why wasn't I more discrete?)

You say, "Give me that paper".

I am not giving up the paper.
The situation quickly spins out of control.

I try to leave and you stand in front of the door, preventing my exit.

Yes, I could get out if I really wanted to -- I could push you aside hard, but I would never do that.
What if you fell, my 80 year old father?
I could call the police, but I am not really afraid.  I have my cell phone in my hand.

I see a space, and make a quick dash for the door.  I almost make it out, but you crush my body inside the door as you push it shut.  I yell for help, a futile effort,  into the empty hallway.   My arm and hand are bruised in the process.

I call a friend who comes within  minutes.  He has to physically hold you back so I can escape.

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Why did Discover give you a card when there was a fraud alert to prevent this?
A fraudulent charge to 5 Star Enterprises, for $221.23, another scam, to a fly by night Arizona based scam company, was made 3 days ago.  This is a purchase for NOTHING that is concrete or real, another get rich quick scam.
You can't afford this.

I end up spending months to resolve the issue, ultimately needing the help of the Attorney General of my state.

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I believe the fraudsters will assist the computer illiterate and financially incompetents to sign up for credit cards needed for illegal transactions to take place

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You are too frail now to do anything like the above vignette depicts.

However, dementia can bring out inappropriate behavior, including violence, in previously peaceful people.

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I also learned a lesson on discretion.  I don't tell you or ask you now when I find things that are off.
I just deal with them quietly.