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The HPWT service provider was called in by Adult Protective Services when it was discovered that Janet’s granddaughter had been using Janet’s charge card without her permission.
Further investigation revealed that Janet’s granddaughter had not only made these charges but had opened additional accounts using Janet’s name and Social Security number. After reviewing several credit reports, it was discovered that the total amount of all the fraudulent charges exceeded $30,000.
Janet was unsure if she wanted to pursue any action against her granddaughter. This is often the case with elderly people; they are confused and uncertain of how (or why) they should counter this kind of elder abuse. The HPWT service provider, working with APS, contacted the local police department. After much patient discussion with Janet, she ultimately decided to press charges against her granddaughter, which allowed Janet’s credit history to be restored to its previous good standing.
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Wendy’s aggressive advocacy has been instrumental in the convictions of perpetrators of financial abuse and has saved her clients thousands of dollars in fraudulent credit card charges and legal fees.