The Jamaican lottery scam and other sweepstakes schemes are alive and well. So how do you help your residents avoid becoming victims? Read on.
ASC’s former CEO sentenced to 9.5 years in federal prison for role in $19.4 million fraud scheme
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jul 02, 2018
Former American Senior Communities CEO James Burkhart was sentenced Friday to 9 1/2 years in prison for his role in what U.S. Attorney Josh J. Minkler described as a “massive fraud, kickback and...
Median loss to fraud higher for adults in their 80s than for any other age group: FTC
By
Lois A. Bowers
Nov 01, 2021
Adults 80 or older who made fraud reports to the Federal Trade Commission’s Consumer Sentinel Network, or who had reports made on their behalf, lost a median of $1,300 to fraud in 2020, according to...
This gift helps residents and staff avoid scams
By
Lois A. Bowers
Dec 20, 2021
At a time of year when many of us are purchasing gift cards to enable loved ones to buy something of their choosing, data from the Federal Trade Commission reveal that, increasingly, criminals are separating...
Assisted living company owner linked to Trump-Russia investigation indicted for alleged $1.2 million...
By
Lois A. Bowers
Feb 08, 2019
A South Dakota businessman alleged to be a potential link between the Trump campaign and the Russian government has been indicted on 11 unrelated counts of wire fraud and money laundering in part for allegedly...
A collection of cases of fraud or alleged fraud against older adults announced Thursday involves more than 260 defendants from around the world, with losses totaling more than $750 million, topping a similar...
Former senior living executive’s bankruptcy might jeopardize $86 million investor repayment plan
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Lois A. Bowers
Sep 21, 2017
An Atlanta-based businessman accused by the SEC of misusing investor funds raised to purchase and renovate senior living facilities has filed for bankruptcy, calling into question his ability to fulfill...
Bank exec overseeing senior living-related bond offerings fined $55,000
By
Lois A. Bowers
Mar 08, 2017
A former bank executive responsible for a department overseeing what later was determined to be a series of fraudulent bond offerings by Christopher Brogdon will pay a $55,000 fine and will never work...
Priest accused of stealing $535,000 from retirement home bank account
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Lois A. Bowers
Apr 06, 2017
A Roman Catholic priest who was responsible for overseeing an Archdiocese of Philadelphia retirement home bank account was charged with four counts of wire fraud on Wednesday for allegedly diverting more...
Former American Senior Communities COO gets 57-month prison sentence
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jul 09, 2018
Former American Senior Communities Chief Operating Officer Daniel Benson was sentenced Friday to 57 months in federal prison for his role in a $19.4 million fraud, kickback and money-laundering scheme...