‘Professional fraudster, identity thief’ sentenced in third elder fraud conviction
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jul 20, 2021
A “professional fraudster and identity thief” previously convicted — twice — of stealing from older adults and a co-worker was sentenced last week to four years in prison for stealing from two...
Low scam awareness may predict later dementia diagnosis
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Lois A. Bowers
Apr 22, 2019
An older adult’s low awareness of scams may be an indicator that he or she may receive a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease or mild cognitive impairment in the future, according to the results of a new...
Doctor’s office business manager pleads guilty to fraud related to assisted living services
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jan 13, 2020
The former business manager of a now-closed Michigan obstetrics / gynecology medical practice faces sentencing April 14 after pleading guilty to one count of conspiracy to commit healthcare fraud, a felony,...
Florida bill criminalizing financial exploitation, abuse of older adults is on governor’s desk
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Apr 30, 2021
Legislation criminalizing the financial exploitation and abuse of Florida’s older or disabled adults is awaiting Gov. Ron DeSantis’ signature.
Assisted living community hit with False Claims Act lawsuit for $1.1 million in Medicaid claims
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Lois A. Bowers
May 31, 2017
The Maryland attorney general is seeking civil penalties and treble damages to the state in a lawsuit against an assisted living community he says submitted false Medicaid claims totaling $1.1 million...
More news for Monday, May 23
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
May 23, 2022
Firefighter killed in assisted living fire honored with White House Medal of Valor … Quality of diets for older adults has declined: study … NJ bill would require in-person motor vehicle services for...
Court shuts down two international mail fraud operations targeting seniors
By
Lois A. Bowers
Nov 27, 2017
A federal court in New York has permanently barred 14 people and entities from operating two alleged multimillion dollar international mail fraud schemes that targeted older Americans and others, according...
More news for Friday, May 13
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
May 13, 2022
COVID-19 booster rollout needs reboot to protect older adults … Artificial intelligence prompts older adults’ participation in research studies … Third ‘grandparent scam’ defendant pleads guilty...
$20 million fraud involved bogus assisted living deals, Justice Department says
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Feb 28, 2022
A Florida man out on bond for a $179 million real estate fraud scheme has been charged with perpetrating another $20 million fraud deal involving bogus assisted living deals.
Check-kiting leads to jail time for former owner
By
John O'Connor
Dec 12, 2017
The former owner of a Colorado senior living community may get to keep his day job. But his nights and weekends will be spent in jail, following a check-kiting conviction.