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Prosecutors charge man with hate crime in Union City

A man faces multiple felony charges related to a violent hate crime and assault in Union City.

New York City

86-year-old California woman critically injured after unprovoked punch

An 86-year-old woman was critically injured in a seemingly unprovoked attack in Pasadena, leading to the arrest of a 40-year-old homeless man.

fromwww.mercurynews.com

1 day ago

East Bay (California)

Parolee charged in Oakland Chinatown assaults

Jeremy Morton, a 30-year-old parolee, faces serious charges after attacking two elderly men at a market in Chinatown.

East Bay (California)

fromwww.pasadenastarnews.com

Prosecutors charge man with hate crime in Union City

A man faces multiple felony charges related to a violent hate crime and assault in Union City.

New York City

86-year-old California woman critically injured after unprovoked punch

An 86-year-old woman was critically injured in a seemingly unprovoked attack in Pasadena, leading to the arrest of a 40-year-old homeless man.

fromwww.mercurynews.com

1 day ago

East Bay (California)

Parolee charged in Oakland Chinatown assaults

Jeremy Morton, a 30-year-old parolee, faces serious charges after attacking two elderly men at a market in Chinatown.

Brooklyn

Clinton Hill duo jailed for swindling $227k from 94-year-old neighbor * Brooklyn Paper

Two Brooklyn men sentenced to prison for robbing a 94-year-old woman of nearly $227,000.

Law

Creep charged with torturing granny with a nail gun has a disturbing past involving stalking, child sex crimes

The handyman accused of murdering an elderly woman has a disturbing history of child molestation and stalking.

Despite previous convictions, Jeffrey Zizz was allowed to work close to vulnerable individuals, leading to a tragic outcome.

fromwww.bbc.com

London

Man admits killing pensioner at train station

A man admitted to manslaughter for beating an elderly man to death in a random attack influenced by mental health issues and drugs.

Miscellaneous

Police: South Bay woman arrested after attacking 83-year-old woman with a knife sharpener

A Milpitas woman was arrested for violently attacking an 83-year-old neighbor using a knife sharpener, facing serious charges including attempted murder.

fromBrooklyn Paper

9 months ago

Brooklyn

Clinton Hill duo jailed for swindling $227k from 94-year-old neighbor * Brooklyn Paper

Two Brooklyn men sentenced to prison for robbing a 94-year-old woman of nearly $227,000.

Law

Creep charged with torturing granny with a nail gun has a disturbing past involving stalking, child sex crimes

The handyman accused of murdering an elderly woman has a disturbing history of child molestation and stalking.

Despite previous convictions, Jeffrey Zizz was allowed to work close to vulnerable individuals, leading to a tragic outcome.

fromwww.bbc.com

London

Man admits killing pensioner at train station

A man admitted to manslaughter for beating an elderly man to death in a random attack influenced by mental health issues and drugs.

Miscellaneous

Police: South Bay woman arrested after attacking 83-year-old woman with a knife sharpener

A Milpitas woman was arrested for violently attacking an 83-year-old neighbor using a knife sharpener, facing serious charges including attempted murder.

more#crime

#financial-fraud

fromwww.theguardian.com

UK news

You don't expect your own children to do this': Ray's shocking tale of elder abuse and the son who stole $230,000

Elder financial abuse is increasingly common, often perpetrated by family members using manipulation and deception.

New York City

NYC Citibank personal banker gets sweetheart plea deal after stealing $150K from elderly man battling dementia, using money on motorcycle

A Citibank banker was sentenced to six months in jail for stealing $166,000 from an elderly dementia patient, reflecting serious financial fraud concerns.

fromwww.theguardian.com

UK news

You don't expect your own children to do this': Ray's shocking tale of elder abuse and the son who stole $230,000

Elder financial abuse is increasingly common, often perpetrated by family members using manipulation and deception.

New York City

NYC Citibank personal banker gets sweetheart plea deal after stealing $150K from elderly man battling dementia, using money on motorcycle

A Citibank banker was sentenced to six months in jail for stealing $166,000 from an elderly dementia patient, reflecting serious financial fraud concerns.

New York City

Former Building Superintendent Charged With Stealing From Older Tenant

A former building superintendent is accused of embezzling over $350,000 from a vulnerable tenant she befriended and took advantage of.

fromsfist.com

East Bay (California)

Alleged Pimp and Sex Worker Charged With Robbing and Pepper-Spraying 69-Year-Old Man at Oakland Hotel

A 69-year-old man claims entrapment after being assaulted and robbed by an alleged 18-year-old sex worker and her 31-year-old pimp.

Boston real estate

Mass. man accused of embezzling more than $300K from elderly family member

A Chelmsford man embezzled over $300,000 from an elderly family member he was appointed to care for.

fromwww.nytimes.com

New York City

Former Building Superintendent Charged With Stealing From Older Tenant

A former building superintendent is accused of embezzling over $350,000 from a vulnerable tenant she befriended and took advantage of.

fromsfist.com

East Bay (California)

Alleged Pimp and Sex Worker Charged With Robbing and Pepper-Spraying 69-Year-Old Man at Oakland Hotel

A 69-year-old man claims entrapment after being assaulted and robbed by an alleged 18-year-old sex worker and her 31-year-old pimp.

Boston real estate

Mass. man accused of embezzling more than $300K from elderly family member

A Chelmsford man embezzled over $300,000 from an elderly family member he was appointed to care for.

Miscellaneous

Scammer Posing as MSNBC's Ari Melber Bilks Elderly Woman Out of More Than $20K, Police Say

A 73-year-old woman was scammed out of $20,000 by someone posing as MSNBC's Ari Melber, nearly leading to a kidnapping attempt.

New York City

NYC building super accused of stealing $350K from 100-year-old tenant

A building supervisor allegedly exploited a 100-year-old resident, manipulating trust to steal over $350,000 using power of attorney.

Boston

Leominster woman allegedly steals $28,000 from patients while posing as health care professional

A Leominster woman was indicted for stealing thousands from elderly patients by impersonating a health care professional.

Miscellaneous

North Andover woman, 26, sent to prison for scamming elderly out of thousands

A North Andover woman pled guilty for her part in tech support scams targeting elderly individuals, resulting in significant financial losses.

fromABC7 San Francisco

Privacy professionals

83-year-old East Bay woman loses nearly $50K in Coinstar, Coinme scam

Beware of emotional scams that impersonate family members, as they can lead to significant financial loss.

fromwww.mediaite.com

4 months ago

Miscellaneous

Scammer Posing as MSNBC's Ari Melber Bilks Elderly Woman Out of More Than $20K, Police Say

A 73-year-old woman was scammed out of $20,000 by someone posing as MSNBC's Ari Melber, nearly leading to a kidnapping attempt.

New York City

NYC building super accused of stealing $350K from 100-year-old tenant

A building supervisor allegedly exploited a 100-year-old resident, manipulating trust to steal over $350,000 using power of attorney.

Boston

Leominster woman allegedly steals $28,000 from patients while posing as health care professional

A Leominster woman was indicted for stealing thousands from elderly patients by impersonating a health care professional.

Miscellaneous

North Andover woman, 26, sent to prison for scamming elderly out of thousands

A North Andover woman pled guilty for her part in tech support scams targeting elderly individuals, resulting in significant financial losses.

fromABC7 San Francisco

Privacy professionals

83-year-old East Bay woman loses nearly $50K in Coinstar, Coinme scam

Beware of emotional scams that impersonate family members, as they can lead to significant financial loss.

more#fraud

fromwww.cbc.ca

Canada news

Canadian director Norman Jewison's sons alleged his wife cut off contact, coerced him to change his will | CBC News

Allegations of elder abuse and family conflict emerged following director Norman Jewison's passing, highlighting common issues faced when dealing with elderly loved ones' estates.

Film

fromwww.theguardian.com

1 month ago

The Rule of Jenny Pen review John Lithgow pulls the strings in care home horror

James Ashcroft's psychological horror film explores elder abuse in care homes through a claustrophobic atmosphere and exceptional performances.

SF politics

fromsfist.com

2 months ago

Day Around The Bay: Oakland Man Convicted Of Imprisoning 74-Year-Old Woman For Two Years

School crossing guards remain, highlighting safety issues amid autonomous vehicle concerns.

Public asked for help in finding missing teen amid trafficking worries.

Court staff return post-strike, focusing on labor rights and pay negotiations.

Controversial migrant detention centers considered for Northern California.

#financial-exploitation

fromwww.housingwire.com

Privacy professionals

AARP: More data needed to understand elder financial exploitation

Elder financial exploitation significantly impacts older Americans, necessitating enhanced data collection and research, particularly within vulnerable communities.

from24/7 Wall St.

Miscellaneous

I helped my grandmother put $405k into an account and just a few months later I found out my parents moved it and took half the money

Inheritance disputes can involve financial exploitation, especially among family members.

Seeking legal guidance and assistance from agencies is important in cases of elder financial abuse.

fromwww.housingwire.com

Privacy professionals

AARP: More data needed to understand elder financial exploitation

Elder financial exploitation significantly impacts older Americans, necessitating enhanced data collection and research, particularly within vulnerable communities.

from24/7 Wall St.

more#financial-exploitation

Miscellaneous

I helped my grandmother put $405k into an account and just a few months later I found out my parents moved it and took half the money

Inheritance disputes can involve financial exploitation, especially among family members.

Seeking legal guidance and assistance from agencies is important in cases of elder financial abuse.

Miscellaneous

fromBusiness Insider

4 months ago

A 67-year-old woman now lives in her car after losing thousands to a romance scammer pretending to be Keanu Reeves

Older Americans are disproportionately affected by romance scams, suffering significant financial losses.

Scammers often impersonate trusted figures, like celebrities, to gain victims' trust.

fromwww.housingwire.com

4 months ago

Real estate

CFPB commences rulemaking for elder financial abuse

The CFPB is addressing the financial impacts of domestic violence and elder abuse through proposed amendments to the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

fromCageside Press

Miscellaneous

Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson Full Results

Jake Paul's boxing matches raise significant concerns about legitimacy due to his pattern of fighting much older opponents.

Writing

fromIrish Independent